Waterfront Sailing Programs
Learn to Sail Community Sailing Private Sailing Lessons US SAILING Level 1
Learn to Sail (US SAILING Basic Keelboat)
Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? This is the course for you. No experience necessary. Let SUNY Maritime College’s US SAILING Certified Sailing Instructors share their love of sailing with you for pleasure, not profit.
This course emphasizes hands-on, on-the-water application of all skills supported by classroom instruction. Small student to instructor ratios (not more than three-four students per instructor/boat) on the most popular sailboats (J24, Sonar 23, Colgate 26) during four full days of instruction ensures you will quickly gain the skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of sailing memories. Topics covered include terminology, boat preparation, safety precautions, rigging, knots, wind awareness, boat handling, sail trim, basic navigation, weather and emergency procedures.
US SAILING programs are the national standard of instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, including on-the-water practical and written test you will receive a Basic Keelboat certification (obtainable by all students regardless of initial experience). This certifies you to operate a simple day sailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions.
100% Satisfaction Unconditionally Guaranteed!
Instructor: US SAILING Certified Instructor
Boats: J24, Sonar 23 or Colgate 26
Age Group: 14-Adult
Time: Saturday and Sunday
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dates:
BK 1: April 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2012
BK 2: May 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2012
BK 3: June 9, 10 16 and 17, 2012
Fee: $600 includes all course materials, textbook, and one year membership in US SAILING
Prerequisites: None
Register Online
Printable Mail In Registration Form
Questions? Contact Rob Crafa phone: 718-409-7460
Community Learn to Sail Learn to sail, improve your skills, make new friends or just enjoy the scenery in a fun, relaxed atmosphere for one low price. No experience necessary, new sailors will be matched with SUNY Maritime College Waterfront staff or more experienced sailors. Come try it. We guarantee you will love it.
Please note: This is truly a community sailing program to offer a low cost way to experience sailing where participants help each other learn and enjoy the sport of sailing. If you are looking to rent a boat with family and friends a fractional boat sharing or a seasonal boat rental program offered at another sailing center may better meet your needs.
Instructor: New York Maritime College’s Waterfront Staff,
fellow sailors
Boats: J24, Sonar 23 or Colgate 26
Age Group: 18+; under 18 if accompanied by adult
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays; anytime between 5 – 8
p.m.
Dates: Tuesday, May 8 – Thursday, July 26 (24 sessions)
Come as often as you would like
Fee: $350 per person;
$650 family (two adults, up to three children under 18 living at same address);
$25 for guest (if space available)
US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification available for extra fee
Prerequisites: None
Register Online
Printable Mail In Registration Form
Questions? Contact Rob Crafa phone: 718-409-7460
Private Lessons
Want to learn at your own pace or brush up on your skills? Private lessons with a US SAILING Certified Instructor on your boat or ours are a great way to build your confidence and focus on the skills most important to you. What’s more you can learn with family or friends at no additional cost.
Instructor: US SAILING Certified Instructor
Boats: J24, Sonar 23 or Colgate 26 (add links)
Age Group: 10-Adult
Time: At your convenience; minimum 3 hours
Date: At your convenience April - September
Fee: $225 for 3-hour lesson (up to three people)
US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification available for extra fee
Prerequisites: None
Register Online
Printable Mail In Registration Form
Questions? Contact Rob Crafa phone: 718-409-7460
US SAILING Level I Instructor Course
SUNY Maritime College is proud to host US SAILING Level I Instructor courses for those interested in learning on-the-water group management and instruction techniques. This four day, forty-hour course covers:
o Teaching from and using a Safety Boat.
o Use of land and on-the-water drills.
o Sports psychology and physiology
o Lesson Planning
o Classroom teaching techniques for eye-hand coordination skills
o Risk management and other legal issues
o Safety considerations
o Rainy day activities
• Applicable to teaching in dinghies, multihull and small day sailing keelboats whether from on the boat or from a separate safety boat.
• Good sailing and powerboat handling skills required.
Instructor: US SAILING Certified Level I Instructor Trainers
Boats: Collegiate 420s or FJ’s
Age Group: 16-Adult
Dates: 2012 Dates TBD
Contact US Sailing for a complete list of course dates
Fee: Contact US Sailing for additional information, fees and to register.
Prerequisites: See US Sailing for a complete list of prerequisites.
