BASIC COURSE

This course consists of 1-hour dockside and three 4-hour sessions on water. Our curriculum is designed to provide the finest instruction in the shortest period of time. Many students complete their instruction on the weekend, however, some prefer spreading the sessions over a 3 or 4 day period.


Instruction includes: Nomenclature, Points of Sailing, Rules of the Road, Seamanship, Proper Tacking Procedure, Gybing-quickest and safest method, Proper Landing Procedure, Water Safety, Essential Knot Tying, Essential Equipment, Rigging, Tides, Man-over-board Drills, Heaving To, Leaving Dock or Mooring, Sailing a prescribed course.

 

5 HOURS 9 HOURS 13 HOURS
1-HR Dockside Classroom 1-HR Dockside Classroom 1-HR Dockside Classroom
One 4-HR On Water Sessions Two 4-HR On Water Sessions Three 4-HR On Water Sessions
Rate: $195*/pp Rate: $375*/pp Rate: $575*/pp

 

INTERMEDIATE COURSE

We offer an intermediate sailing course to those that have attained proven basic sailing skills.


Instruction includes: Review of Basic Skills, Basic Tuning, Tidal Flow, Sail Controls, Sail Shape, Traveller, Sail Set and Trim, Weight Distribution, Reefing, Backstay Adjustment, Landings, Wind Shifts.

 

5 HOURS 9 HOURS 13 HOURS
1-HR Dockside Classroom 1-HR Dockside Classroom 1-HR Dockside Classroom
One 4-HR On Water Sessions Two 4-HR On Water Sessions Three 4-HR On Water Sessions
Rate: $195*/pp Rate: $375*/pp Rate: $575*/pp

 

ADVANCED/SPINNAKER/RACING COURSE

NSST offers to the sailor that has successfully attained both basic and intermediate skills the opportunity to expand sailing knowledge.


Course includes: Advanced tuning, racing tactics, starts, windshifts, mast deflection, latest "go-fast" techniques, latest sail designs, spinnaker set, spinnaker trim.

 

5 HOURS 9 HOURS
1-HR Dockside Classroom 1-HR Dockside Classroom
One 4-HR On Water Sessions Two 4-HR On Water Sessions
Rate: $195*/pp Rate: $375*/pp

 

ESSENTIALS FOR SAILING LESSONS
Basic Sailing Manual ($20)
Boating Shoes/White Sole Sneakers
Comfortable Clothing, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat/Visor, Rain Gear
Beverages/Snacks to bring aboard

Cancellations require a two week notice. Subject to a $75 cancellation fee.

* Discounts for groups and children under 12 | Schedule/Rates subject to change without notice. | *Gratuity To Instructor Customary
** Private instruction available upon request.