Are you looking to document your
sailing skills to an international standard? Chicago Sailing is proud
to offer four
levels of certification through US
SAILING, the national
governing body of sailing in the United States.
Since our courses are structured to the exacting standards of US
SAILING, your certifications will be recognized and honored
at sailing locations around the world. More, you will
know that you have
met or exceeded the most thorough sailing criteria for
each level.
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Qualification is a two-step process. First, you must
demonstrate that you have completed the required coursework to your
instructor’s satisfaction. Then you sit for a written exam under
Chicago Sailing supervision. Exams typically take less than one hour,
though some may take longer. Grading is immediate, with certifications
endorsed and recorded in your official US
SAILING logbook. You also
receive one year of membership in US SAILING.
We offer the following certifications:
To qualify for US Sailing Certification
beginning with Basic
Keelboat, sailors must successfully
complete Intermediate Sailing 161 with Chicago Sailing
or have equivalent sailing experience.
US Sailing's Basic
Keelboat Certification is included as part of Intermediate
Sailing 161 upon candidates successful completion. If candidates
have equivalent experience, certifications are available upon successful
completion of a written exam and demonstration of sailing skills.
US Sailing Certifications cost $100 which includes administration
of written exam, grading, issuance of Official US Sailing Logbook,
Certification Standards Handbook and one year's membership to US
Sailing.
Please click on this
link to learn more about the program from the US SAILING
website. |
