Intermediate Sailing 161

Prerequisite 101, 121 or equivalent

Course Description

This 14 -hour, on-the-water course expands upon the coursework of BASIC SAILING 101 and introduces important, lifelong seamanship skills. It also serves to resolve any lingering uncertainties about your basic sailing skills. Most important, Intermediate Sailing 161 teaches a wide range of boating skills necessary to captain a small keelboat with competence and confidence. Classes are conducted on our J22 keelboat. Qualified graduates are eligible to sit for the US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification written examination immediately following the last class. Successful graduates will be awarded certification and join the ranks of US SAILING, the governing body of the sport of sailing in America.

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Course Curriculum:

Review of basic sailing skills
Advanced boat handling techniques
Anchoring and mooring
Basic boating rules and etiquette
Weather and sailing
Basic navigational concepts
Advanced water safety
Two hour Certification prep and exam*

Course Details

Text: US SAILING ’s Basic Keelboat
Vessal: J22 Keelboat
Important prerequisite for other course levels
US Sailing's Basic Keelboat Certification
Available every week from April-September
Weekends (Sat, Sun, Sat*)
Weekday evenings (Tu, Th, Tu, Th*)
Mornings 8:30- 12:30pm
Afternoons 1:00- 5:00pm
5:30-8:30pm (5-8pm Ap, May, Sept)

Cost:
Intermediate Sailing 161: $460

Basic Keelboat exam is administered on the final day of the course, or by appointment. Please allow up to two hours for taking the exam, grading and review. Results and certifications are issued immediately.

Basic Saliling 101
Introduction to Sailing
Refresher Saliling 121
Intermediate Sailing 161
Spinnaker/Advanced Saliling 201
Racing Tactics 221
Basic Auxiliary Qualification 301
Live aboard Cruising & Seamanship 421 (5 Day)
Private Instruction
Onboard Your Boat Instruction
Coastal Navigation and Piloting
Shore Based Introduction to Sailing
US Sailing Certification