"Have you ever dreamed about chartering your own yacht on the Chesapeake Bay or in the British Virgin Islands? " 

• Over the course, here's what you'll learn:

  • Advanced sailing theory: Learn how to fully harness and control your yacht’s sails, keel, rudder and crew weight.

  • Managing tides, currents and weather: What does your boat draw, dealing with tides and river currents.

  • Sail shape and rig control: Properly controlling the mast and sail shapes enhances your boat control for fun and safety.

  • Motoring in close quarters: maneuvering in and out of marina slips, picking up moorings and docking.

  • Sail changes under way: Learn how to safely change headsails when the conditions change.

  • Heaving to: How to get your sailboat to tend herself while you attend to something or just relax.

  • Reefing underway: Safely reducing sail when the wind comes up quickly while you are out sailing.

  • Person overboard recovery drills: How to manage a recovery in stronger breezes and in different situations. This is the key safety skill for skippers.

  • Anchorages and anchoring: Become confident to explore and use all the anchorages when sailing on your own.

  • Handling emergencies: The most common emergencies and how to manage them according to best practices learned over generations. These are invaluable problem-solving skills. 

  • Course plotting and fixes: Determining position and course; measuring distance; calculating estimated time of arrival; navigational aids and rules-of-the road.

  • Systems:  Fuel systems, electrical systems, water.

   

   

  Three locations from which to choose.

  • 34' C&C - Belle Haven Marina

  • Hunter 42 - south of Annapolis 

"Learn To Cruise" Course Rates / Schedule

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