Adult learn to sail
Adult Learn to Sail Weekend Academy
The Melges Watersports Center Adult Learn to Sail Academy is designed for adults with little or no sailing experience who want an introduction to sailing.
Students begin with an evening classroom session before spending the weekend on the water building practical skills on the water.
By the end of the course, sailors will understand the fundamentals of sailing, confidently maneuver the boat, and have a pathway into continued sailing at the Melges Watersports Center.
What will be learned?
✓ Understand basic sailing terminology
✓ Identify all major parts of the boat
✓ Understand wind direction and points of sail
✓ Understand right-of-way rules
✓ Properly rig the boat
✓ How to steer
✓ Trim sails efficiently
✓ Perform tacks and gybes
✓ Leave and return to the dock safely
✓ Recover from common mistakes
✓ Demonstrate good seamanship
✓ Sail safely as both skipper and crew
Pricing & Schedule
Pricing:
Non Member: $495
Member $425
Schedule:
August session
Wednesday August 26th
Saturday August 29th
Sunday August 30th
September Session
Wednesday September 9th
Saturday September 12th
Sunday September 13th
October Session
Friday October 9th
Saturday October 10th
Sunday October 11th
Program Schedule
FAQs
What should I bring?
- Close toed shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Lunch
- Towel
- Change of clothes
What should I expect when I arrive?
Please arrive dressed and ready to get out on the water.
What if there is bad weather?
Sailing is a weather-dependent sport. The Melges Watersports Center team’s first priority is safety. In the event of inclement weather, activities may transition from on-the-water sailing to indoor sailing theory, seamanship lessons, games, and educational activities.