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The NEXT 2023 Class Runs
Tuesday nights
Starting


 

Couple price includes shared book and materials.

Member $60

Member Couple $75
Non-Member Individual  $200
Non-Member Couple $250
Individual- Join the Club and take the Class!  $145   Why join?
Couple- Join the Club and take the Class! 
$180.50   Why join?
Genesee Yacht Club Members Price 
$80.00   

Sailing Class Syllabus

Part 1-The Boat

  • Sailboat Rigs

  • Sail Plans

  • Boat Design and Hull Types

  • Standing Rigging

  • Sails

  • Running Rigging

Part 2- Forces

  • Stability

  • Balance

  • Wind

  • Sail Shape

  • Preparing to Sail

Part 3- Techniques of Sailing

  • Tuning the Rig

  • Steering and Helmsmanship

  • Sailing Upwind

  • Sailing Downwind

  • Spinnaker Handling

  • Heavy Weather Sailing

  • Storm Conditions

Part 4- Boat Operation

  • Docking and Anchoring

  • Marlinespike Seamanship

  • Sailing Safety

  • Navigation Rules

America’s Boating Club®

ROCHESTER, NY

Rochester Sail and Power Squadron

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