3 Day Basic Cruising Class
Basic Cruising
Students will learn to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions.
Classes are taught aboard our Irwin 34 powered by an inboard auxiliary diesel engine. You will build upon the skills gained in the smaller keelboats as you become familiar with cruising boats which have more comfortable accommodations and more complex systems. You will advance your skill level in sail trim, reefing, crew coordination, boat systems, chart reading, tides and currents, anchoring, rules of the road and more.
Certification at this level will allow you to sail an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat, taking friends or family daysailing to explore the coastline and its harbors.
3 Day Basic Cruising Course consists of 3 days of classroom and sailing instruction. Class size is limited to 4, minimum of 2 students and offered weekly Mon.-Wed and Thurs-Sat 9AM to 4PM. Graduates are awarded US SAILING Basic Cruising Certification.
Prerequisite: US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification
3 Day Bareboat Cruising
Bareboat Cruising
Students will learn to responsibly skipper, crew or bareboat charter an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat within sight of land to a port or an anchorage during daylight hours in moderate to strong wind and sea conditions.
This is the major goal of many sailors; to be able to bareboat charter or cruise with confidence. This certification opens the door to the beautiful world of tropical destinations and advances you to larger boats capable of longer passages.
Classes are taught aboard our C&C 36 sloop powered by an auxiliary diesel engine and nicely equipped for this course. You will polish your sailing skills, work with boat systems, tow a dinghy, learn advanced anchoring techniques and coastal navigation in preparation for bareboat chartering.
Successfully complete this level and you'll be ready to set sail on weekend cruises or bareboat charter at exotic tropical destinations. You will be confident in your level of sailing skills and boating competence.
3-Day Bareboat Cruising Class is offered weekly Thurs. - Sat.
Prerequisite: US SAILING Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
Contact Us
By Telephone: 305-289-9519 or Cell: 305-731-8105
By Fax: 305-743-7012 (Attention: Marcy Reed)
By Mail:
Florida Keys Sailing
35th St. Bayside
Marathon, FL 33050
Clyde's Key West Sailing
