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US Sailing Basic Keelboat Course in Dallas

Location(s): Lake Travis; Austin, TX

US Sailing Basic Keelboat Course

Your U.S. Sailing Basic Keelboat course is the first step toward a wonderful life of sailing.
  • This U.S. Sailing Basic Keel Boat course will teach you the fundamentals of sailing, and upon completion you'll receive U.S. Sailing Certification
  • Learn from a sailing school with over 40 years of experience, and U.S. Sailing Certified instructors
  • This introductory course is designed for beginners with no or limited sailing experience
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Description:
For the person who has always wanted to learn to sail, but never had any formal training, this is the experience for you!

This course is designed to provide the new sailor with a foundation on which to build future sailing skills. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to responsibly skipper in familiar waters with light to moderate wind and sea conditions.

The class is taught aboard a 23' monohull sloop. Among other abilities, you will learn parts of the boat, sailing terminology, knots, rigging the boat, leaving and returning to the dock, points of sail, safety procedures, sailing a course, maneuvering and securing the boat.

Once you complete the course, you'll be able to confidently sail for relaxing outings on the water.

Availability:
Year Round; By Appointment

Group instruction consist of two full weekend sessions, scheduled 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday, the first two weekends of each month.

Private instruction is taught in four days, custom schedule to meet to student's needs.

Location(s):
Lake Travis; Austin, TX

Essential Information:
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive US Sailing Keelboat Certification. Established in 1898, US Sailing is a non-profit, volunteer organization, which serves as the national governing body of the sport of sailing.

Duration:
Instruction consists of 4 six-hour days.

Maximum Participants:
4 participants

Spectators:
Not Allowed

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Dress for weather. Remember that it may be a bit cooler on the water. You may also want to wear a hat, sunglasses, and bring sunscreen for protection from the sun. Please no dark soled shoes. Don't forget your camera!

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance

Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date, cancel, or reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.

Experience ID:
WAT-DAL-0004

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