MP US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification

US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification at Marina Park

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Shields 2, MP Intermediate Keelboat, or recent equivalent keelboat sailing experience as both skipper and crew. Participants must be at least 14 years old and able to swim 50 yards.

For sailors with intermediate sailing skills ready to pursue a US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification. Each session starts with a brief review followed by on-the-water skill development and skill evaluations. Course and evaluation topics include sail theory, docking under sail, tacking, jibing, crew coordination, rules of the road, aids to navigation, anchoring, reefing, heaving to, and crew overboard rescue.

To allow for more time on the water, you will complete the written exam online. Prior to the first class you will
receive access to the US Sailing online test which must be completed prior to your third-class session. Your active
participation at home, in the classroom and on the water is essential for success. 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive your US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification and be ready
to move on to Basic Cruising 1.

Class size:  Min 3/Max 6
Text: US Sailing Basic Keelboat