3 Day US Sailing Certification Course

Set sail on a 28-31 foot sloop with diesel auxiliary engine and foller furling jib for 3-days of sailing in Oyster Bay and Long Island Sound! This program certifies students to responsibly skipper and crew an auixiliary powered cruising sailboat. The class is held during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions.  Emphasis is on handling an auxiliary engine, docking, anchoring, boat systems including stove and head operations and basic navigation skills. This course prepares you for sailing to destinations; therefore students are onboard for eight hours each day.  Please bring a lunch and be prepared for weather changes.  Graduates have the opportunity to charter the same cruising sloops used in classes.

Age Group:        Adults; families are welcome
Time:        9:00 am – 5:00 pm - on each of three days, plus written test at the student’s convenience.
Fee:        $745
Prerequisite:         Learn to Sail (Basic Keelboat)
Dates:
BC1
Sat.        Sun.        Sat.
4/26        4/27        5/3

BC2
Sun.        Sun.        Sun.
5/24         5/25        5/31

BC3
Sat.        Sun.        Sat.
6/21        6/22        6/28

BC4
Tues.      Wed.      Thur.
7/4          7/5          7/6

BC5
Sat.        Sun.        Sat.
7/19       7/20        7/26

BC6
Sat.        Sun.        Sat.
8/16       8/17        8/23

BC7
Sat.        Sun.        Sat.
9/13       9/14        9/20

Topics Covered:
Planning
Boat systems (engine, fresh water, bilge, head, electrical)
Using the VHF radio
Weather
Safety precautions
USCG Requirements
Leaving and returning to the dock or slip
Maneuvering under power and sail
Anchoring
Securing the boat
Rules of the road
Basic navigation
Emergency preparedness
Cruising environment