Basic Keelboat Practice Sails
Come out for some fun practice sailing on weekends and evenings (click BOOK NOW for exact times). These 2 1/2 hour sails are a casual, affordable and enjoyable way to sharpen your skills with up to 3 other like-minded sailors under the guidance of an expert instructor.
Must have completed ASA 101 or have equivalent experience to participate.
Basic Keelboat
Practice Sails
$125
per 2.5 hours
- All taxes and docking fees
- Equipment
- Gratuity
When And Where
Our two-day weekend sailing lessons take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm at Pier 25 in Tribeca. There is a leisurely break in the middle of the day for lunch.
What You'll Learn
- Nautical terminology
- Sailing theory
- Water safety
- Knots
- How to properly rig a sailboat
- Safe marina procedures
- The four basic maneuvers of a sailboat
- Points of sail
- Sail trim
- Man overboard recovery procedure
- Reefing and heave-to
- Right of way rules
- Boat and boater regulations
- Tides and currents
- Aids to navigation
Successful Completion Prepares You To
Skipper & Crew: boats up to 20′ in protected waters with light to moderate conditions, join our Wednesday Night Practice Sails, and, if you opt for ASA certification, qualify for our Coastal Cruising Course, ASA 103.