QUALIFIED CREW MEMBER COURSE
Whether you sailed before or not, this course is for you! You will learn the basics of sailing while gaining confidence in order to become a knowledgeable and helpful crew member
WHY
Learning how to sail will open up a new world of excitement and relaxation for you! With just a few short online courses and some on-the-water training, you'll gain the skills necessary to confidently assist in sailing a sailboat in the New York Harbor.
WHAT
Learn your way around and get your bearings: from terminology to knots, from planning your sail to helping to move the boat and putting her back at her slip. Click here to see a full list of topics covered.
HOW
Sign up for the online course today - and start at your own pace. Once you complete the theoretical portion of this course - you will be able to attend the practical lessons, either one at a time or over one weekend. Click here for schedule options.
Topics Covered:
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Weather and Sea Conditions
Units, terminology, winds and waves
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Electrical Systems
Get familiar with electrical systems and their functionality
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Auxiliary Power - Diesel Engines
Mean of propulsion when not sailing and why diesel?
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Rigging and Sails
Boat parts terminology, knots and safe handle of lines
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Rules of the road and Safety
Collision avoidance and overall safety responsibility
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Slip Departures and Returns
Understanding procedures and roles
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Sailing
Understanding wind, hoist and unfurl sails, tack, gybe
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Communications & Navigation
Routine & emergency communication and where we are
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Anchoring and Mooring
Terminology and how to
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Coping with Emergencies
What to do when things go wrong...
Practical Course Schedule:
Option 1 - Take it easy
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Individual Classes
3-hour lessons. Need to take a total of 7 different competency-building lessons to complete this course. These lessons are offered over the first two weekends of the month May - August.
​Option 2 - Get it done in one weekend
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Weekend Course
Take all competency-building lessons on both Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm.
Various dates available - check our schedule here
Once you are done with your theory studies - it is time for you to get some on-water practice to build your confidence as a qualified crew.
Topics Covered:
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Weather and Sea Conditions
Units, terminology, winds and waves
​
-
Electrical Systems
Get familiar with electrical systems and their functionality
​
-
Auxiliary Power - Diesel Engines
Mean of propulsion when not sailing and why diesel?
​
-
Rigging and Sails
Boat parts terminology, knots and safe handle of lines
​
-
Rules of the road and Safety
Collision avoidance and overall safety responsibility
-
Slip Departures and Returns
Understanding procedures and roles
​
-
Sailing
Understanding wind, hoist and unfurl sails, tack, gybe
​
-
Communications & Navigation
Routine & emergency communication and where we are
​
-
Anchoring and Mooring
Terminology and how to
​
-
Coping with Emergencies
What to do when things go wrong...
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