Open for sailors of all skill levels for the purpose of learning and practicing skills
PRACTICE LESSONS
During 3-hour lessons you will be able to learn, exercise and get checked out on your knowledge and skills.
The lessons are open for sailors of all skill levels, and each student challenged according to their skill level. If are taking these lessons along with your online NauticEd course - make sure to complete the relevant modules prior to the lesson. If you are not sure which modules - contact Sailors NYC. Make sure to use your free NauticEd online logbook to log your hours onboard - as this will help you in obtaining higher levels of certifications in the future.
Minimum participants: 2, Maximum: 4.
IS IT GOOD FOR ME?
BEGINNER/
NOVICE
Learn terminology, skills and practice
INTERMEDIATE CREW
Brush up and enhance skills through practice
ASPIRING SKIPPER
Step up your game, prepare for practical assessment
EXPERIENCED SKIPPER
Practice: Man Over Board, docking, anchoring etc...
TOPICS COVERED
Below Decks
Salon, Head, Galley, Engine, Electric Panel, Berths, & Safety Equipment.
Prerequisite NauticEd Modules:
Module 2: Electrical Systems
Module 3: Auxiliary Power - Diesel Engines.
Price:
Single lesson: Non members $185. Members $75.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non Members $950. Members $525.
Above Decks
Amidship/Forward, Sail Control Lines, Aft/Cockpit, & Safety Equipment.
Prerequisite NauticEd Module:
Module 4: Rigging and Sails.
Price:
Single lesson: Non members $185. Members $75.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non Members $950. Members $525.
Depart & Return To Slip
Local Conditions, Slip Departure, Slip Return, Boat Handling Under Power, Hoisting, Dousing, Furling/Unfurling sails, Proper Winch Techniques, & Knots.
Prerequisite NauticEd Modules:
Module 1: Units, Weather and Sea Conditions
Module 6: Slip Departures and Returns.
Price:
Single lesson: Non members $185. Members $75.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non Members $950. Members $525.
Boat Handling Under Sail - Intro
Boat Handling Under Sail/Points of Sail, Heading Up/Bearing Away, Tacking, Gybing.
Prerequisite NauticEd Module:
Module 7: Sailing.
Price:
Single lesson: Non members $185. Members $75.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non Members $950. Members $525.
Boat Handling Under Sail - Advanced
Luffing, Stopping/Getting Out of Irons, Heaving To/Reefing, Steering, & Rules of the Road. Prerequisite Online Modules:
Module 5: Rules and Safety
Module 8: Communications & Navigation.
Prerequisite Lesson is Boat Handling Under Sail Intro.
Price:
Single lesson: Non members $185. Members $75.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non Members $950. Members $525.
Anchoring
Deploying Anchors, Crew Communication, Appropriate Scope, & Retrieval.
Prerequisite Online Module:
Module 9: Anchoring and Mooring.
Price:
Single lesson: Non members $185. Members $75.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non Members $950. Members $525.
Coping With Emergencies
Emergency Situations: MOB, Fire, Sinking, Running Aground, & Propellor Entanglement. Prerequisite Module:
Module 10: Coping with Emergencies.
Prerequisite Lesson is Boat Handling Under Sail Intro.
Price:
Single lesson: Non members $185. Members $75.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non Members $950. Members $525.
Classroom Lessons
Elaborated Theoretical Lessons - See Monthly Schedule (Sign Up For Next Lesson) for Topics.
Price:
Non members $60. Members free.
As part of 9-lesson package: Non members $950. Members $525.
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LESSON PACKAGE
9 LESSON PACKAGE
Lessons are 2-3-hour long covering different topics of the curriculum. Led by experienced instructors on board a sailboat or in a classroom.
Lessons schedule:
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Thursdays 6-9pm - on water (except from first Thursday of the month)
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First Thursday of the month is a classroom lesson 6:30-8:30pm
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Sundays 9am-12pm on water
Covid-19 Status Update - as of 6/24/2020
It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing that Sailors NYC will not be opening for the 2020 season. The recent COVID-19 crisis took a tremendous toll, both financially and physically on the community, and as a small business - it is beyond our ability to recover quickly enough to be able to run the 2020 season. Click HERE to read more. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time 201-380-4414 or info@sailorsnyc.com. Stay safe and healthy!