Basic Crewing/Sailing Course

LET'S GO SAILING!

Learn the basics of sailing from a dedicated crew of Skippers eager to share their vessel and love of sailing with you!  

Course Objectives:

• Rig a sloop-rigged sailboat.
• Understand and use terms for parts of a boat, sail trim and points of sail. 
• Assist in departing from and arriving at a dock under power.
• Have a basic understanding of sail trim and sailboat maneuvering.
• Practice your sailing skills under the watchful eye of the Skipper.  
• Understand basic personal gear requirements and safety practices for sailing under conditions which may be encountered during Mountaineers sails.
• Be able to function as a crew member during a sail.
• Have a basic understanding of navigation aids.  
• Experience sailing on different types and sizes of vessels.  The size range of vessels used in the Seattle program is  30' - 43'.  

Course graduation requirements:

• Attendance at all three classroom sessions.  Sessions will be held on April 4, 11 and 25 from 6:30-9:30pm.  In-person classroom sessions are held at the Seattle Mountaineers Program Center located at 7700 Sand Point Way NE on the shores of Lake Washington.  
• Attendance at one At-The-Dock session. There will be many to choose from in a variety of marinas located throughout Puget Sound.  Sessions will be held between April 12 and April 24. They last approximately 2-3 hours and will be scheduled during the first in-person class.  
• Attendance on two Training Sails.  Dates will be scheduled during the in-person classes and will occur after April 25.  
• Completion and submission of your sign-off sheet indicating you have participated in the three in-person classes, one At-The-Dock session and two Training Sails.  

Course fee includes:

• Course manual:  US Sailing Basic Keelboat
• Line to practice knots 

Completion of this course will allow you to sign up for free Mountaineers sails!