EBSF
Adult Sailing Lessons
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE CLASSES SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Private lessons and foiling lessons still available.
East Bay Sailing Foundation's Adult Lessons have been teaching adult sailors for many years. Our BYC volunteer instructors, who are lead by Peter Maloney, do a fabulous job teaching the basics of learning-to-sail, as well as what you would need to know if you were to buy your own boat. We focus on safety, communication and team building.
SOLD OUT
ADULT BEGINNER
The beginner class is a hands-on introduction to sailing, with no experience necessary. An instructor sits in every boat at all times, but you will steer, tack, gybe, and trim the sails. Safety on the water is a large focus in this class. No experience necessary.
Each weekly class session includes 2 ½ hours of sailing and a half-hour of classroom work. Instructors are seasoned, veteran volunteer sailors. We sail on Cape Cod Mercuries, very safe 15' fiberglass keel boats with a main and jib.
Classes start at 6pm and sail until sunset
Classes offered:
Tuesdays for 6 weeks starting June 20 $325
Thursdays for 6 weeks starting June 22 $325
ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED
Intermediate / Advanced sailing will cover some of the following topics: (on J/22s )
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advanced sail trim
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spinnaker (J/22)
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sailing in different wind conditions,
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rigging for a race
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racing strategy
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operating as part of a keel boat team and
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emergency procedures
Experience is required. This course is only recommended for those with a strong grasp of sailing
fundamentals.
Tuesday evenings , 6pm.
for 6 Weeks starting June 20, $325
SOLD OUT
CRUISING - BIG BOAT
If you have an interest to leisure sail with friends or strengthen your skills in big boat cruising this is the class for you.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Prepare a 30' to 40+' boat for a safe cruise.
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Moor, dock, and anchor a cruising boat.
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Navigate a simple coastal cruise.
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Sail a cruising boat safely and efficiently
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Work safely and politely in and out of port.
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Emergency procedures
For sailors with intermediate experience.
Tuesday evenings , 6pm - Sunset.
for 6 Weeks starting June 20, $325