Overview

Learn to sail a larger Keel boat. Our qualified ASA Sailing Instructor will offer practical training in all the fundamental sailing skills covered in the acclaimed book by Gary Jobson.

After completing the course you will be able to confidently sail your own keel boat, or take out a chartered bareboat.

After completion of the course each student will be granted a 40% discount on up to 3 charters with up to 5 guests on any weekdays the yacht is available, within the same season of taking the course. A designated Captain will accompany these charters for supervision purposes only.

Courses

The following courses are offered:

Basic Keelboat - 4 x 3-hour practical sailing sessions, either 4 weekday evenings or a full weekend, 6 hours each day, with 1 hour break for lunch.
Minimum 3 students, maximum 6, @ $495.00 each, book included.

Coastal Cruising - after completion of the Basic Keelboat course, a 2-day, overnight offshore cruise down the Jersey Shore to Atlantic City, minimum 3 students, maximum 6, @ $495.00 each, plus food, fuel and Marina expenses.

Synopsis

Written by America's foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing — from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring — and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America's Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the U.S. Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country. Illustrated step-by-step in two colors with over 150 line drawings and photographs.

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