Basic Keelboat Course (Offered weekly & on weekends!) Learn the fundamentals of sailing on a keelboat in this introductory, hands-on course. Students gain confidence in boat handling, sail trim, docking, and safety procedures while building a solid foundation for future sailing adventures. Successful completion of this course earns the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification, recognized nationwide. It’s the ideal starting point for new sailors and the gateway to advanced courses such as Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising. No prior experience required—just a desire to get out on the water and learn.

Basic Cruising Course Advance your sailing skills on larger cruising sailboats while learning seamanship for day sailing and short coastal trips. This hands-on course covers sail trim, boat handling under power, anchoring, docking, navigation basics, and safety procedures. Prerequisite: US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification. Successful completion earns the US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification, preparing sailors for independent cruising and progression to Bareboat Cruising.

Bareboat Cruising Course Learn to confidently skipper a cruising sailboat on multi-day trips without professional crew. This course covers advanced seamanship, coastal navigation, provisioning, anchoring, docking, and safety for extended cruising. Prerequisite: US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification. Successful completion earns the US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification, preparing sailors to charter and manage cruising sailboats independently.

Sailing Fundamentals Course Discover the essentials of sailing in this introductory, hands-on program. Students learn the basics of boat handling, sail trim, steering, and safety while gaining confidence on the water. Instruction emphasizes practical skills, seamanship, and an understanding of wind and weather. No prior experience required—this course is the perfect starting point for anyone new to sailing or looking to build a solid foundation before advancing to keelboat or cruising certifications.

Coastal Navigation – 2-Day Course Build the skills needed to safely and confidently navigate along the coast. This intensive two-day course covers chart reading, plotting positions, bearings, tides and currents, course planning, and the use of traditional and electronic navigation tools. Students will practice real-world scenarios to develop confidence in trip planning and coastal passage making. Instruction emphasizes safety, seamanship, and practical techniques that prepare sailors for independent cruising. Duration: 2 days Prerequisite: US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification (recommended) Certification: US Sailing Coastal Navigation (upon successful completion) Audience: Sailors looking to expand beyond local day sailing into coastal cruising and passage planning