GBSA is proud to offer adult sailing classes to the public.   All levels of experience are welcome.  Our adult sailing classes are taught on a J24, one of the most popular keel boats ever built.  The J24 is safe, stable, fast and fun – a great platform to learn how to sail.

Program Details

The adult sailing program is a combination of classroom and on-the-water instruction with the majority of your time being spent on the water.  Each class will consist of 4-5 students.  Classes will meet on Monday or Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.   Topics will included:

1. Nomenclature
2. Rigging / De-rigging
3. Docking / Mooring
4. Tacking / Gybing
5. Points of Sail
6. Rules of the road / USCG Navigation Rules
7. Person Overboard
8. Reefing
9. Anchoring
10. Running Aground
11. Basic Navigation
12. Knots

Session I – June 25 – July 20 .
Session II:  July 23 – August 17.  (note – no class on Monday Aug 13 – class will be held on Wed Aug 15)

Cost – $350 Tuition + $25 Textbook

No Special equipment is required.

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