Curriculum

What you learn in the Mentored Sailing Program

Sailing safety Basic sail and boat parts Maneuvering under power and sail Sail Trim Docking Anchoring Rules of the road

Knots Outboard engines Weather and Wind Direction Aids to navigation Coping with the unexpected Rescue Person Overboard Boat Ownership

Boat care and maintenance

A key part of the program is instruction in boat care and annual maintenance which provides program members with a solid understanding of the commitment involved in boat ownership. Under the guidance and direction of Club Maintenance Mentors, program members learn how to properly maintain and care for a sailboat. Members are responsible for commissioning the boat at the beginning of the season and decommissioning the boat at the end of the season. This can be a valuable experience if you are considering boat ownership in the future. All program members are required to complete a minimum of 5 hours of maintenance work a year including work during the Club's launch and haul-out weekends.

Last updated 9:43pm on 2 September 2024