Prerequisite: No prior experience necessary. Participant must be at least 14 years of age or older and able to swim 50 yards.
Learn the fundamentals of sailing on the comfortable and easy-to-handle Harbor 20 keelboat. With a maximum of three students per boat and an onboard instructor, you’ll enjoy personalized attention and hands-on learning.
This course blends classroom instruction with on-the-water practice—about 80% of class time is spent sailing within scenic Newport Harbor. You’ll learen: Basic sail theory and terminology, Tacking, gybing, and crew coordination, Points of sail and right of way, Safety procedures and docking, Essential knots and line handling.
Whether you’re new to sailing or looking to build confidence on the water, this class provides the perfect balance of instruction and practice in a fun, supportive environment
Class size: Min 2 - Max 3 students
Text: US Sailing Basic Keelboat