Course Description: This 20 hour course is a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of sailing. Taught on stable 22 and 24 ft keelboats, you will be skippering on your first day of class and be confident sailing on your own upon completion of the course. Curriculum includes nautical terminology, docking, rules of the road, sail trim and shape, headsail changes, reefing, crew teamwork and responsibilities, docking under sail, safety procedures, points of sail, tacking/jibing, knots, and crew overboard procedures. Course is usually taught over weekends: Saturday & Sunday, then the next Saturday.
Goal: Be a competent sailor of sailboats up to 27’ in familiar waters.
Course Format
Day 1 10:00am-4:00pm Introduction, Short Classroom Session, & On the Water Practice
Day 2 10:00am-4:00pm On the Water Practice
Day 3 9:00am-5:00pm Exam & On the Water 4-Hour Solo Sail (The Next Saturday)
Prerequisites: NONE
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Janessa Olsen
2 months agoBooked the Double Dolphin for a private sunset cruise and it was truly spectacular. The boat is very spacious and well-equipped and the captain (Chris) and crew (Callie) were so helpful and friendly and really went above and beyond to ensure that we were taken care of the entire time. We opted for the catering vendor the sailing co. works with and they provided an ample spread of delicious food. The office manager (Addy) was so helpful throughout the process and answered all of my questions quickly and thoroughly. We'd love to do another trip with them again!
Carol Rosenthal
2 months agoWe had the best night. Sunset cruise, champagne shared with good friends. Weather was cloudy but really didn't make a difference. So nice to be on the water. Smooooooth sailing.
Vernon James Kusserow
a month agoHad a great time with my girlfriend on the sunset cruise April 9, 2025. Smooth waters, nice temperatures, an informative captain and all around good time. Chris even stopped by and offered to take our photo while out on the water. Very romantic time! Five stars!
Emily Giauque
9 months agoI loved every bit of this cruise! Everyone on board was so pleasant and the captain knew all about the area and wildlife which was fun to hear about. Also gave great recommendations on great cocktails in the area. Would have booked back to back nights had the cruise tonight already been fully booked. Will be back very soon! Thank you!
Chipper W.
2 months agoThis is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy smooth sailing! The crew is fabulous! Thank you for an enjoyable evening Max and Will!