Beginning Sailing Lessons
Learn to Skipper & Get a Club Nautique Membership PLUS a set of Foulies!
Club Nautique welcomed 8 New Beneteaus into their fleet in 2011 (7, 2012 models and 1, 2011). There's never been a more exciting time to learn to sail and start sailing beautiful new boats at great membership prices!
Our Cruising Skipper's Package combines the US SAILING Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising classes to get you and/or that special someone confidently and competently skippering boats up to 34'! Plus we give you a Bay Cruising Workshop to orient you to sailing and cruising the bay. PLUS - for a limited time we are including a Club Nautique Membership & West Marine Foul Weather Gear!
LIMITED TIME
ONLY $1595!
Includes:
Basic Keelboat Class Regularly $895
Basic Cruising Class Regularly$1095
Bay Cruising Workshop $75
One year US SAILING Membership $60
West Marine Foul Weather Jacket List price $129*
West Marine Foul Weather Bibs List price $109*
Club Nautique Basic Membership List Price $695
Dues paid thru March
Package Value: $3200!
Small Print:
Offer valid through close of business on March 31, 2012.
* Sales tax on foul weather gear not included
Must be purchased by close of business 3/31/12 & paid in full.
Classes may be taken at any time in 2012
Classes may be taken on weekdays or weekends, or both.
Package is non-refundable. May not be combined with any other offer. All normal terms & conditions apply
Contact one of our locations today to take advantage of these incredible prices!
Small Print:
Offer valid through close of business on December 23, 2011.
* Sales tax on foul weather gear not included
Must be purchased by close of business 12/23/11 & paid in full.
Classes & any needed reviews or repeats must be completed by 3/31/12.
Classes may be taken on weekdays or weekends, or both.
All sales are final. No refunds.
The purpose of this course is to teach someone with limited or no experience all that is necessary to safely skipper sailboats up to 34' on San Francisco Bay or on other somewhat protected waters. This 8 1/2 day, 67-hour (including Bay Cruising Workshop) course combines both our Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising classes, and will culminate in achieving both of these challenging US SAILING certifications. If you require extra practice to pass, then we will provide additional training at no extra cost!
The first 4-days (BK - Basic Keelboat) are taught on 26' Colgates with tiller-steering and outboard engines for auxiliary power. Nimble and responsive, yet stable and safe, these sailboats are ideal trainers upon which to learn all the basics of sailing. From rigging and nomenclature through all the basic maneuvers to docking and crew-overboard drills, this course will form the foundation upon which all your later skills will be built.
The next 4-days (BC - Basic Cruising) are taught on 29'-32' cruising sailboats equipped with wheel steering and inboard diesel engines. In this class we will transfer your skills to these larger vessels, suitable for day sailing with up to 8 guests or overnight or short cruises for a family or two to three couples. You will develop proficiency in heavy weather sailing, anchoring, basic navigation and the full range of skills necessary to have full competence and confidence to skipper independently.
Upon completion of the course, you may attend a Bay Cruising Workshop to learn more about cruising San Francisco Bay in particular, and cruise planning and execution in general as well as pointers on how to sail most economically. The Club Nautique Cruising Skipper's Package includes all textbooks, supplemental training materials, US SAILING Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising certifications and your first year membership in US SAILING.
Description
- Basic Keelboat Course (4 days/32hrs/26' Colgates),
- Basic Keelboat Test & Certification,
- Basic Cruising Course,(4 days/32 hrs/29'-34' sloops),
- Basic Cruising Test & Certification,
- US SAILING Membership,
- US SAILING Logbook and Textbooks,
- Course guaranteed (Free Review days until you pass),
- Stay aboard class boat each night (optional),
- 3 hour Bay Cruising Workshop,
You have 30 days after you are certified to apply 100% of the cost of your lesson toward either a Bareboat, Passage Maker, or Ultimate Club Nautique Membership.
Formats Offered
- Weekday Classes:
Monday through Thursday 0830-1630 for BK and 0900-1700 for BC.
(Requires 4 straight days for BK and 4 straight days for BC.)
- Weekend Classes:
Saturday & Sunday 0830-1630 for BK and 0900-1700 for BC.
(Requires 4 weekends, 2 weekends for BK and 2 weekends for BC.)
- Classes may be split between any of our locations.
Cancellation - Any cancellation must be made at least 7 days before your class. Less than one week’s notice will result in a rescheduling charge of $150. The $150 rescheduling fee will be charged for any portion of a 2-day course.