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Duration: 3 days

Overview

Join an advanced sailing course for a comprehensive three to four-day training designed for those who have completed the introductory sailing course. This program focuses on mastering sailing a 30-foot keelboat, covering essential skills such as knot tying, points of sail, and crucial maneuvers.

🛥️ Master sailing a 30-foot keelboat with confidence

🌊 Learn crucial sailing maneuvers and techniques

🪢 Gain expertise in important knots and sailboat parts

🏆 Earn your sailing certification with personalized instruction

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Embark on an immersive sailing adventure with advanced sailing course, designed for those who have already completed the introductory course or received special permission from an instructor. Over the span of three to four days, students will be thoroughly trained to proficiently sail a 30-foot keelboat in light to moderate sea and wind conditions. This comprehensive program is perfect for aspiring sailors looking to hone their skills and gain confidence on the water.

Throughout the course, students will engage in both practice sessions and lectures, covering essential topics such as acting as a competent skipper and crew, mastering important knots, understanding all parts of a sailboat, and learning the critical points of sail. The course also delves into crucial maneuvers like tacking, jibing, heaving to, reefing, and man overboard procedures. The final days focus on additional instruction, a written test, a skills test, and culminate in certification awards for successful participants.

With a maximum of four students per class, personalized attention and a tailored learning experience are guaranteed. Whether you're looking to refine your sailing techniques or prepare for more advanced sailing adventures, this course offers an exceptional opportunity to achieve your goals.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: All age groups are welcome
  • Experience level: Students must complete the two-hour Introduction to Sailing Course or get special permission from a Sail Monterey Instructor before enrolling

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: 3 days
  • What’s included: Instruction, practice sessions, written test, skills test, and certification awards
  • Who will be present: You will have an instructor with you at all times; up to 4 students per class
  • Photo/video: You may take your own photos; photos are encouraged!
  • Specific rules to follow: Need to follow the instructor’s rules

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: This experience is weather dependent
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance each day
  • Parking: You may park your car at the designated spot
  • What to wear: Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes
  • What to bring:
    • Water bottle
    • Phones and electronics allowed
    • No specific items are not allowed
  • Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: No changing rooms but there will be bathroom breaks

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

  • This three to four-day course is designed to train students to proficiently sail a 30-foot keelboat in light to moderate sea and wind conditions. The course includes training and testing in acting as competent skipper and crew, important knots, parts of a sailboat, points of sail, and maneuvers such as tacking, jibing, heaving to, reefing, and man overboard.

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If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.

Duration: 3 days
Regular price $796
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