Cape Cod Sailing School

Basic Keelboat

This course is designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to safely captain a 19’ to 26’ sailboat with auxiliary power during daylight hours in moderate up to heavy-air conditions.

Topics covered include:

· Boat, Rigging and Equipment
· Understanding the Wind and Weather
· Points of Sail
· Tacking, Jibing, Heaving-to and Reefing
· Sail Trim, Shape and Control
· Crew Overboard Procedure and Drills
· Rules of the Road
· Basic Navigation
· Outboard Motor Operation
· Line Handling and Essential Knots

This is a 21 hour course taught over three days. Each day includes 2 hours in the classroom and 5 hours on the water, taught by a US SAILING certified instructor.  There is a practical and written test given at the end of the course, and you will receive a certificate upon graduation.

Price:  $650

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Introduction to Yachting

Do you have a dream of owning a sailing yacht someday?  Do you currently own a small boat and have been thinking of moving up but would like more information?  This course is designed to introduce you to the modern yacht and give you a real taste of the yachting lifestyle.

Topics covered include:

· Overview of Yacht Systems and Equipment
· Maneuvering Under Power
· Sail Handling, Trim, Shape and Control
· Tour of Local Waterways
· Introduction to Electronic Navigation
· Anchoring and Mooring

This is a 5-hour course taught in one day, all on-water instruction on board one of our Catalina 350 sailing yachts.  You will  sail the boat!  Don't worry, there is no test at the conclusion of the course.

Price: $350

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Private Lessons

If you don’t have time to commit to a multi-day course, or you just want to get out on the water and learn about sailing at the same time, call us and we’ll arrange a private lesson with one of our instructors.

· Boat of your choice
· All on-water instruction

Price: $55/hour

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