ADULT SAILING
East Bay Sailing Foundation offers a variety of classes for all skill levels. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes - cruising and J/22 sailing and racing means there's a class for everyone! Come sail with us!
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We realize that the Coronavirus has upended most people's schedules, making planning difficult.
Adult sailing classes will start on Tuesday June 16 and Thursday June 18.
If you are interested, please let us know.
Please contact petemaloney@gmail.com and programdirector@eastbaysailingfoundation.org for any questions or concerns.
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OR - Sign up for a Private Lesson with one our US Sailing Certified instructors.
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Use the coupon code "DEPOSIT25" to deposit 25% of the registration fee
the remainder will be collected before June 29th.
ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE REFUNDABLE for cancellations due to COVID-19
minus transaction fees.
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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 meet one night each week. Choose from Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6pm to sunset.
ADULT INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED
Intermediate / Advanced sailing will cover some of the following topics: (on J/22s and Mercuries)
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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.
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Classes on Tuesday evenings, 6pm. $395
WOMEN'S J/22 SAILING
The J-22 Women's Sailing Program is designed for women who have some prior sailing experience, such as the BYC/EBSF's beginner or intermediate sailing programs, or as crew on a family boat. The program is focused equally on the twin goals of having fun on the water while enjoying the camaraderie of women learning together and further advancing your sailing skills.
You'll sail aboard one of the EBSF's J-22 boats with up to five women, and with or without a designated sailing instructor, leading to a low-stress, but extremely fun, sailing experience. We will have the option to sail C420s on occasion, as well.
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Tuesday Nights, 6pm. $395
ADULT CRUISING
Learn how to plan an enjoyable cruise, navigate safely along the coast, moor, anchor, dock, manage sails, and other skills necessary for a successful cruise.
For sailors with intermediate experience.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Prepare a boat for a safe cruise.
- Moor, dock, and anchor a cruising boat.
- Navigate a simple coastal cruise.
- Sail a cruising boat safely and efficiently.
- Work safely and politely in and out of port.
Requirements
- Successful graduation from the basic adult sailing course, or equivalent.
- Successful experience sailing, mooring, and preparing a small sailboat.
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Tuesday Nights, 6pm $395
