A great class for beginning students who prefer perfonalized instruction on a more stable boat.  Each class will have a maximum of 3 students per instructor.   You will build knowledge and confidence through lectures and on-the-water practice in our 30' Shields sloops.  Topics will include sailing terminology, sailing theory, how to rig the Shields sloop, seamanship skills, knots, docking , points of sail and safety topics. 

Class Format:

3 Sessions
Saturday or Sunday, 9:30am – 1:30pm
Friday, 1:00-5:00 pm
Weekdays, 1:00-5:00 pm
 

4 Sessions
Evenings, 5:00-8:00 pm 

Prerequisite:

Ability to swim 50 yards.

Text:

Basic Keelboat

Fee:

$349

Successful Completion Prepares you for:

Shields 1