Short Courses

(1 to 3 hours)

Our calendar of short courses covers many important topics in boat handling, sail trim, navigation, racing and more.  Typically, these are classroom-style seminars on the Pier, though some are more hands-on depending on the topic.  Most are scheduled on Tuesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, unless designed to coincide with activities on other days.

The following short course topics are already on the calendar for 2009:

Boat handling topics
Docking, Docking, Docking
Crew Overboard Recovery
Heavy Weather Sailing

Navigation Topics
GPS
Rules of the Road & Aids to Navigation
Course Planning & Dead Reckoning

Sail Trim Topics
Sail Controls and Sail Theory
Flying a Spinnaker

Marlinspike Seamanship

Weather for Sailors

Racing Topics
Intro to Racing
Rules and Starts
Intro to Team Racing

Boat Repair and Maintenance Topics
Fiberglass 101
Outboard Engine Operation and Maintenance

Space is limited so check the calendar and sign up early!

Price:  $50  (free for members!)

For information about course scheduling, please contact:

Dave DiLorenzo, Membership Director,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Miguel Corti, Director of Sailing and Sales, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or call the boathouse directly at (617) COURAGE