If you've never sailed before or just have a little experience sailing with others, this is the class for you.  You will build knowledge and confidence through lectures and on-the-water practice in Lido 14 dinghies.  Topics will include sailing theory, terminology, boat handling, safety, right of way, knots and docking.  Eighty percent of class time is spent sailing the Lidos within Newport Harbor.  Two to three students per boat.   

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Class Format:

5 Weeks
Saturday or Sunday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

4 Weeks
Fridays, 1:00-5:00 pm

Weekday Classes
Mon-Fri, 1:00-4:45 pm

Evening Classes
2-weeks on Mon, Tu, Wed 5:00-8:15 pm

On-Line Schedule & Registration

 

Class Size:

Min 12/Max 32 students per class
 

Prerequisite:

 Ability to swim 50 yards

Text:

Sails in the Sun

Fee:

$139 (text not included)

Successful completion prepares you for:

Intermediate Lido