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Course Description
Coastal Cruising is an advanced sailing course
designed for Basic Keelboat Certified Sailors
or those with equivalent experience. The goal
of the Coastal Cruising Course is to prepare
the student to cruise safely in local and regional
waters as skipper or crew on an auxiliary powered
sailboat in moderate wind and sea conditions.
Chart reading, plotting and coastal navigation
skills are stressed during this course. A.S.A.
Coastal Cruising Certification is awarded upon
successful completion of the written and practical
exams.
Course Format
Coastal Cruising consists
of one 3 hour Tuesday evening classoom session
plus two full days of sailing (Saturday and
Sunday) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
aboard a beautiful 45' Island Packet Cutter
named "Symbiosis" with a maximum of
6 students per class (see Symbiosis photos on
right).
Course Includes:
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Textbook "Basic Cruising"
• Dividers
• Spreaders
• Parallel Rules |
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A.S.A. Logbook
• Two Nautical Practice Charts
• All Course Materials
• Mooring Fees |
Topics Include:
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Advanced Sail Trim
• Diesel Engine Operation
• Navigation
• Spinnaker Sets, Jibes and Take downs
• G.P.S. Operation |
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V.H.F. Radio Operation
• Use Of Domestic Equipment
• Docking/Anchoring
• Lights At Night
• Electrical System |
Prerequisite:
Basic Keelboat
Certification Or Equivalent Experienced
Price:
$525
Add $50 for Basic Keelboat Equivalency Exam
If Desired
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Session A:
May 27, 31 & June 1
Session B:
June 24, 28 & 29
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Session C:
July 22, 26 & 27
Session D:
September 9, 13 & 14 |
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