Perhaps you are dreaming to become a sailor. Or maybe you just want to feel more comfortable while sailing with others. In any event - a knowledgeable sailor is a much happier sailor! Take a Start Sailing Course with us and see how in a short time you will gain the skills necessary to confidently assist in sailing a sailboat in the New York Harbor - and beyond!

ABOUT
You can start your learning right now - at the convenience of your house and at your own pace! Our Start Sailing Course is powered by the global 21st Century NauticEd learning system - through which you learn the theoretic know-how of sailing. Once you complete your online theory studies - it's time for you to move to our on-water classroom for your hands-on lessons and skill check-out. Upon passing both theory and hands-on clinics you will be awarded with the Qualified Crew Member Rank by NauticEd.
TOPICS COVERED
Weather and Sea Conditions
Units, terminology, winds and waves
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Electrical Systems
Get familiar with electrical systems and their functionality
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Auxiliary Power - Diesel Engines
Mean of propulsion when not sailing and why diesel?
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Rigging and Sails
Boat parts terminology, knots and safe handle of lines
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Rules of the road and Safety
Collision avoidance and overall safety responsibility





Slip Departures and Returns
Understanding procedures and roles
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Sailing
Understanding wind, hoist and unfurl sails, tack, gybe
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Communications & Navigation
Routine & emergency communication and where we are
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Anchoring and Mooring
Terminology and how to
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Coping with Emergencies
What to do when things go wrong...






COURSE SCHEDULE
Once you are done with your theory studies - it is time for you to get some on-water practice to build your confidence as a qualified crew. There are 9 different lesson (7 on-water and 2 in classroom) lessons are 3-hour long and cover different topics of the curriculum. The lessons are scheduled on Thursday evenings (first Thursday of the month is a classroom lesson 6:30-8:30pm and the rest of the month - on water 6pm - sunset) and on Sundays 3-6pm (on water).
PRICING
STEP 2:
Sign up for an on-water skill assessment
Select assessment choice:
Group Assessment
9 sessions, group of 2-4 students
$850/$500
Non-Member/Member Price
Weekend Cruise
2-Day Group Assessment
$850/$600
Non-Members/Member Price