Learn to Sail - $795.00

This is the most thorough and effective beginner's course in New England. Whether you're a complete beginner or a sometime sailor, we guarantee this course will teach you to sail safely and confidently, or we'll continue your lessons at no extra charge.

You'll learn all of the skills needed to daysail keelboats in protected waters such as Boston Harbor. Instruction covers all the basics, including:

• Parts of the Boat and Rigging
• Points of Sail
• Tacking and Jibing
• Landing at a Mooring
• Balance and Sail Shape Control
• Rules of the Road
• Man Overboard Drills
• Chart Reading and Navigation
• Introduction to Spinnaker Handling

FREE 35-Day Student Membership
All Learn to Sail graduates can activate a FREE 35-day Student Membership upon completion of their course. Use your Student Membership to practice your sailing skills, take your friends sailing, and enjoy some of the benefits of membership here at the Boston Sailing Center. Some restrictions apply; refundable security deposit required.

In addition, this course qualifies you for a Daysailing Membership at the Boston Sailing Center as well as optional Basic Keelboat Certification from two widely recognized sailing organizations:

  US Sailing       American Sailing Association

Frequently Asked Course Questions

Format
The Learn to Sail Course is offered in 3 different formats - 5 Week, Vacation Week, or Weekend. All formats include 26 hours of instruction - 10 hours of classroom time and 16 hours On the Water.  To register for this course now but choose your format and start date later, choose the "Open" format.

5 Week
Classes meet 7-9pm one night per week for 5 weeks. Each week's on-the-water session is scheduled at your convenience. A new course starts weekly.	5 Week Start Dates Thursday, May 1, 2008 Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Monday, May 19, 2008 Thursday, Jun 5, 2008 Wednesday, Jun 11, 2008 Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008 Monday, Jun 23, 2008 Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008 Monday, Jul 28, 2008 Friday, Aug 8, 2008 Thursday, Aug 14, 2008 Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008 Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008
Weekend
Held over two consecutive weekends - Saturday/Sunday, Saturday/ Sunday, 10am to 5pm. A new course starts every other Saturday.	Weekend Start Dates Saturday, May 3, 2008 Saturday, May 17, 2008 Saturday, May 31, 2008 Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 Saturday, Jun 28, 2008 Saturday, Jul 12, 2008 Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 Saturday, Aug 23, 2008 Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 Saturday, Oct 4, 2008 Saturday, Oct 18, 2008
Vacation Week
Offered each week, Monday through Friday. Classes meet 10am-12:30pm, followed by sailing from 1-4. Friday's class features an all-day cruise to the Harbor islands. Boats dock for a picnic lunch, island exploration and breathtaking views of Boston from the outer Harbor... a great ending to a great week!	Vacation Week Start Dates Monday, Apr 28, 2008 Monday, May 5, 2008 Monday, May 12, 2008 Monday, May 19, 2008 Monday, May 26, 2008 Monday, Jun 2, 2008 Monday, Jun 9, 2008 Monday, Jun 16, 2008 Monday, Jun 23, 2008 Monday, Jun 30, 2008 Monday, Jul 7, 2008 Monday, Jul 14, 2008 Monday, Jul 21, 2008 Monday, Jul 28, 2008 Monday, Aug 4, 2008 Monday, Aug 11, 2008 Monday, Aug 18, 2008 Monday, Aug 25, 2008 Monday, Sep 1, 2008 Monday, Sep 8, 2008 Monday, Sep 15, 2008 Monday, Sep 22, 2008 Monday, Sep 29, 2008 Monday, Oct 6, 2008 Monday, Oct 13, 2008 Monday, Oct 20, 2008
Open
Choose the "Open" format if you would like to register now but choose the format and start date at a later time.