This fun-filled class is our
most popular learn to sail course. It adds to your
sailing knowledge by taking you on to ASA Basic Coastal
Cruising certification. You start from the same place as
in Basic Sailing but this 4-day course expands your
ability to handle boats in stronger winds and more
challenging situations.
Topics include:
 Sailboat
Familiarization
Sailing
Terminology
Steering,
Tacking & Gybing
Stopping
the Boat
Safety
at Sea
Securing
& Making FastSailor's Knots
Rules
of the Road
Person
Overboard Recovery
Anchoring
and Mooring
How
to Identify a Perfect Anchorage
Heavy
Weather Sailing
New
Ways to Recover Crew Overboard
How
to Handle Emergency Situations Afloat
Use
of a VHF Marine Radio
Proper
Use of Navigation Aids
Sail
Combination Under Various Wind Conditions
How
to Pick Up a Mooring on The First Try
Identify,
Avoid and Treat Hypothermia
More
Handy Sailor's Knots
After a fun filled four
days of instruction on the Colgate 26 you will receive:
ASA
Certification for Basic Keelboat
ASA
Certification for Basic Coastal Cruising
The
ASA Official Log Book
The
ASA text "Sailing Fundamentals"
Eligibility
to rent similar sailboats at Lighthouse Landing and many
charter locations around the world
Practical Sailing is
offered through the week or as a four-day weekend. As
always, class size is limited to four students. Reserve
a Lakeside Cottage or Guest Room for a complete
Lighthouse Landing experience.
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