Adult Sailing Lessons with US Sailing Qualified Instructors

Cape Cod Sailing School

Basic KeelBoat

BasicKeelboatBook

This course is designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to safely captain a 19’ to 26’ sailboat with auxiliary power during daylight hours in moderate up to heavy-air conditions. Each student receives a text book (image to the right) full of detailed diagrams and information on every part of the course.

Topics covered include:

  • Boat, Rigging and Equipment
  • Understanding the Wind and Weather
  • Points of Sail
  • Tacking, Jibing, Heaving-to and Reefing
  • Sail Trim, Shape and Control
  • Crew Overboard Procedure and Drills
  • Rules of the Road
  • Basic Navigation
  • Outboard Motor Operation
  • Line Handling and Essential Knots

This is a 21 hour course taught over three days. Each day includes 2 hours in the classroom and 5 hours on the water, taught by a US SAILING certified instructor. There is a practical and written test given at the end of the course, and you will receive a US SAILING certification upon graduation.

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Tuition $600 per person