Adult Sailing Programs

The WaterFront Center offers a variety of programs suited to sailors of all abilities and ages. As a US SAILING accredited facility, we offer the highest standard of quality instruction and facilities. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned racer, interested in dinghies, keelboats or cruising, the WaterFront Center has an experience for you.

Certification Programs General Sailing Programs Racing Programs Private Sailing Lessons


	CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Basic Keelboat Basic Cruising Basic Keelboat The WaterFront Center's Basic Keelboat Certification Package is a comprehensive 4-day introduction to sailing. Designed to build a strong foundation in sailing skills, this course is appropriate for beginner and intermediate sailors. A combination of classroom and on-the-water sessions focuses on practical sailing skills, safety, basic navigation and sail theory. After successful completion of the course, including an on-the-water practical and written test, students receive US SAILING certification which enables the holder to operate a small tiller-steered keelboat in light to moderate breeze in familiar waters. US SAILING programs provide a national standard of instruction and learning outcomes. Instructors receive specific training intended to accelerate the learning process for students through a comprehensive building block approach. Within the four-day course, students will build both sailing knowledge and practical skills. Topics covered include: terminology, boat preparation and rigging, knots, wind awareness, boathandling and sail trim, navigation, weather, and important safety procedures and maneuvers. Students will complete a written test as well as on-the-water practical for certification. Schedule: 9:00am to 5:00pm; see schedule for dates Fee: $745* (includes course materials, testing, 1-year US SAILING membership, 1/2 off 1st rental) Ages: 18 and older Register: register here Basic Cruising Cruising offers sailors the freedom to enjoy extended stays afloat. This course prepares you for destination sailing during daylight hours within the sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions. With emphasis on handling an auxiliary engine, docking, anchoring, boat systems, plotting a course and navigation, completion of the course certifies students to skipper and crew an auxiliary powered sailboat up to 32' in length. The US SAILING Keelboat Certification system provides a nationally standard building block approach to learning and mastering the various components of sailing. Building upon fundamental sailing skills learned in Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising grants students the knowledge for destination sailing, a popular recreational activity that allows freedom to further enjoy the scope of the marine environment. Topics covered not only boost sailing skills, but also focus on operating under auxiliary power and understanding power, electrical, bilge, head and fresh water systems. Students will complete a written test as well as on-the-water practical for certification. Schedule: 9:00am to 5:00pm; see schedule for dates Fee: $745* Ages: 18 and older Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat Certification or equivalent Register: register here * A 50% deposit per person per course is required to secure your spot in any course. Classes are held rain or shine. The WaterFront Center reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a class due to severe weather conditions. Full payment is required on the course start date. Private lessons may not be applied to any certification course as course time, all certification courses are offered as is - unless special arrangements are made before the lesson begins. Deposits are refundable, less $50 materials/administrative fee, up to one week prior to the start of the course. If a student cancels within one(1) week of the course start date, the student may reschedule within the same season only. No refunds will be given within one week of the course start date. Once a course has begun no refunds are given for any reason. All rates and dates are subject to change. * Late Adult Registrations: If you register for a program that begins in 7 days or less we cannot secure your spot in the program and therefore we do not take online payment for that item. However, we may still request the registration, and if we can accommodate you we will take payment by check or credit card in person before the program starts.