LEARN HOW TO SAIL @ SAYC!

 

The SAYC Intermediate Learn to Sail clinic consists of a six-hour day filled with classroom lessons, a rigging refresher, two long water sessions, a knot tying lesson, and ends with a de-rigging and thorough de-brief. In the intermediate clinic you will learn these skills on the Flying Scot and Hobie Getaway sailboats:

Upwind Efficiency and Tacking Proficiency

Downwind Efficiency and Gybing Proficiency

Docking and Beaching

Man Overboard  

Rigging and De-rigging Refresher

Rules of the Road (on Figure 8 Course)

Basic Knot Tying (figure 8, bowline, cleat hitch)

Breakdown of the day is as follows:

1.    1 hour of on-land instruction, including points of sail and sail trim overview, rigging re-fresher, and dock/beach launching steps

2.    1.5 hours of on-water sailing 

3.    1 hour lunch break Q&A and rotate boats 

4.    1.5 hours of on-water sailing

5.    1 hour of de-rigging & de-brief + knot tying session

Participants will sail both the Flying Scot and Hobie Getaway. Please bring your PFD, closed-toe shoes, water bottle and sunscreen. Optional items include hats, towel, and a change of clothes.

*Please read and sign our Liability Waiver here, and bring with you on the day of.