Basic Sailing Class - Mate A

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Basic Sailing Classes Consist Of:

  • US Sailing “Learn to Sail Textbook”
  • Two evenings of classroom instruction with US Sailing Certified Instructor
  • One all day practical on the water lesson utilizing the ”American 146 Day Sailor” and written exam

Classroom Instructions Include:

  • Elements of Boating Safety
  • Parts of the Boat
  • Knot Tying
  • Sails and Sailing Theory

Practical Instructions Include:

  • Sailing All Points of Sail
  • Leaving/Returning to Dock
  • Man Overboard & Capsize Recovery

After successful completion, participants will be issued a US Sailing Certification Record Book

Certification Benefits:

  • Access to rent Basic Sailing Qualified Sailboats at various Navy MWR programs around the world (*local policies and procedures may vary)
  • Access to rent the American 146 Day Sailor and “Aquacat” boats here at MWR Great Lakes
  • Nationally Recognized Skill Certification through US Navy Sailing Association and access to membership. (*This class does not provide a "US Sailing Certification". Certification is for "US Navy Sailing Association" only). 

2024 Classes Schedule:

Thursday 6-9pm • Friday 6-9pm • Saturdays 9am-3pm
Sundays 9am-12pm are built in weather backup days.

  • June 6-9
  • June 13-16
  • July 11-14
  • August 15-18

July & August courses will have two class options available:

  • Option 1: Thursday and Friday afternoons (2-5pm), Saturday (9am-3pm) and a weather back up day of the following Saturday
  • Option 2: Thursday and Friday evenings (6-9pm), Sunday (9am-3pm) and a weather back up day of the following Sunday

Cost:

Military $200, Other $225

Call to register today! 847-688-5417

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