Advanced Sailing 161

Prerequisite 101, 121 or equivalent

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Course Description

This 12 -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, Advanced 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 keelboats. 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
Vessel: 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 am - 12:30 pm
Afternoons 1:00- 5:00 pm
5:30-8:30 pm (5-8 pm Ap, May, Sept)

Cost:
Advanced Sailing 161: $475

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

Getting Started
Basic Sailing 101
Refresher Sailing 121
Advanced Sailing 161
Club Sailing

Next Steps
Spinnakers and Speed 211
Racing Tactics 221
Auxiliary Keelboat 301

Advanced Courses
Live aboard Cruising & Seamanship 421
(5 Day)
Coastal Navigation and Piloting
US Sailing Certification

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