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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:
Textbook "Basic Cruising"
Dividers
Spreaders
Parallel Rules |
A.S.A. Logbook
Two Nautical Practice Charts
All Course Materials
Mooring Fees |
Topics Include:
Advanced Sail Trim
Diesel Engine Operation
Navigation
Spinnaker Sets, Jibes and Take downs
G.P.S. Operation |
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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