Prerequisite: Basic Cruising 1 or recent equivalent experience on a 34’-42’ cruising sailboat as skipper and crew. Participants must be at least 14 years old and able to swim 50 yards.
Basic Cruising 2 will introduce more advanced skills to prepare the sailor for safe local cruising and offer additional time on the water for students interested in the US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course. Topics will include review of boat systems, advanced sail theory, float plan, safety equipment, emergency tiller, medical emergencies, sailing emergencies, anchoring, marine weather, basic navigation and heavy weather techniques. Completion of this course prepares you for sail training trips to Catalina, and the Northern Channel Islands and US Sailing Cruising Certification Courses. Bring a lunch and water each day.
Class size: Min 3 - Max 5 students
Text: US Sailing Basic Cruising