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Q:
I want to charter a boat in the
Caribbean. Will your school give me a license to do that?
A: There
isn’t really a license that will guarantee you the right to charter a
sailboat. Our American Sailing Association Certification program will
help you earn both Basic Keelboat and Basic Coastal Cruising
certification. That and some experience is enough for most charter
companies. If you choose to go on to the Bareboat Chartering
certification, our course will give you the prerequisites necessary to
take that course.
Q:
What is the American Sailing Association?
A: It is a
non-governmental organization dedicated to sailing education. By
establishing standards for sailing schools, the ASA enables us to
offer a certification that is internationally recognized by charter
and insurance companies.
Q:
Some schools say they offer US Sailing Certification. What is the
difference between the ASA and US Sailing Certification?
A: Their
certifications standards are very similar. The ASA program followed by
Lighthouse Landing is more widely used.
Q: Will I be
able to rent a boat at Lighthouse Landing if I take one of your
sailing courses?
A:
Our courses are taught on the same boats we rent. After successful
completion of the one of our courses you be able to enjoy sailing the
Colgate 26 on Kentucky Lake.
Q:
I understand the course on the
date I am interested in already has four people. That date is the only
one I can work into my schedule. Can you fit me into that class?
A: No, I’m
sorry. The classes are structured for 4 students; neither you nor the
other students would have the kind of experience we feel you deserve
if we expanded the class size. We would be happy to take your name
just in case there is a cancellation, or we could look at some of the
other dates to see if we can come up with a match for you.
Q: Can my
12-year-old son take the course with me?
A: We
like to see young people getting involved in sailing, but at this time
we don’t have a youth course. It would be better for him to learn on a
small boat that he could handle by himself, like a Sunfish or
Optimist. The minimum age for participation in Lighthouse Landing
non-family group sailing courses is 16.
Q: I’d like to
sign my family up for your Practical Sailing course. We have 3
children: 11, 13 and 15 years old. Can we all get certified?
A: That should
be a great family experience. Our classes are normally designed for
four students of at least 16 years old but we can accommodate your
group. By reserving an entire class for your family we can accept up
to six participants and include the children in the course. The
instructor will be able to certify the younger children as crew. Your
older child’s full certification will depend on how well he/she does
and is left to the discretion of the instructor.
Q:
What kind of boat do you use at Lighthouse Landing Sailing School?
A:
All of our courses use the Colgate 26. It was designed in cooperation
with one of the countries leading sailing instruction professionals.
It is designed to make learning safe, fun and easy. The United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis has selected the C 26 for their
sail-training program.
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