Successful completion of Shields 2 or equivalent is required for this class.  Shields 3 is designed for sailors with intermediate sailing skills who would like more time on the water to advance their sailing skills.  You should be able to comfortably sail a Shields class sloop or similar sized vessel on all points of sail before taking this course.  You will be expected to know sailing terminology, rigging/down rigging procedures and basic Rules of the Road.  By the end of the course, you should know advanced sail trim, jury-rigging techniques and have knowledge of tides and currents, aids to navigation and ocean sailing.

Students who have completed Shields 3 will have the option of taking Let's Go Fly a Kite or Basic Cruising I.

Class Format:

3 Weeks
Saturday or Sunday, 1:45 – 5:30pm
On-Line Schedule & Registration

Class Size:

3 students per boat 

Prerequisite:

Shields 2 or equivalent experience 

Text:

Basic Keelboat 

Fee:

$135 (text not included)

Successful completion prepares you for:

Let's Go Fly a Kite or
Basic Cruising I