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Adult Learn to Sail - Register Here

 

Join us for WCSC's Adult Learn to Sail class!

Registrants will receive more information via mail and email but here is an overview of what to expect.
Before registering, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom and read all of our policies.


WHAT TO STUDY

Before the class we ask that you take the US Sailing "Basic Keelboat Online." That allows us to spend more time on the water and less time in lecture. The cost is $50 and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. There is a quiz at the end to test your knowledge but a passing score is not a prerequisite. 

https://www.boaterexam.com/sailing/basickeelboat/

 

The book we are using is "Learn Sailing Right- Beginner," and we will mail you a copy when you register.

 

WHAT TO BRING


On Saturday and Sunday you will be sailing with an instructor in either a Flying Scot or a Lightning which are 19 foot open sailboats. Both are stable and have comfortable room for 4 people.


Please bring the following with you on Saturday and Sunday:

• United States Coast Guard approved lifejacket must be worn at all times. Please bring a Type 3 life jacket with you.

• Please dress in layers according to the weather forecast.

• If the forecast is for rain - bring a jacket or rain gear as we will still sail as long as no thunderstorms are forecast.

• Closed-toed shoes.

• Hat, Sunscreen and Sunglasses - A cord for the sunglasses is also a good idea.

• Sailing Gloves - Not required but might make ropes and lines easier on the hands.  

• Bring a change of clothes and a towel in case you get wet.

• Water bottle - please bring to take on the boat with you.

• Lunch

 

 


SCHEDULE

 

Friday we will have an evening lecture at WCSC.
We will meet at the Clubhouse at 7 pm.
In the Friday evening lecture we will be covering the following information in your book: Chap 1: Preparing for Sailing, Chapter 2: Know Your Boat, Chap 3: Looking Around and Describing Directions, Chap 4: Wind and Water, Chap 5: Points of Sail,  Chap 6: Steering, Chapter 15: Courtesy and Navigation, and Chap 14:Knots.

 

7:00pm – 9:00pm Chalk Talk

 

Saturday will be at WCSC.

We will meet at the Clubhouse at 9 am.

We will be covering  the following information in your book: Chap 7: Trimming the Sails, Chap 8: Rigging, Chap 9: Getting Underway, Chap 10: Putting It All Together-Safety Position and Getting Out of Irons,  Chap 11: Tacking, Chap 12: Upwind Sailing, Chap 13: Downwind Sailing, Chap 14:Returning, and Ship Shape

 

9:00am – 10:30am Chalk Talk

10:30am – 12:30pm Water Drills

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch (Bring your own)

1:00pm – 2:00pm Chalk Talk

2:00pm – 4:00pm Water Drills

4:00pm - 5:00pm Debrief

 

Sunday will be at WCSC.

We will meet at the Clubhouse at 9 am.

We will be practicing the above and adding information the information from your book: Chap 16: Seamanship and Safety- Person in the Water.

 

9:00am – 10:30am Chalk Talk

10:30am – 12:30pm Water Drills

12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch (Bring your own)

1:00pm – 2:00pm Chalk Talk

2:00pm – 4:00pm Water Drills

4:00pm - 5:00pm Debrief

 

See you soon!

WCSC PROVISIONS

Students under the age of 18 may be accepted only if accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

NO ALCOHOL WILL BE PROVIDED AS PART OF ANY SAILING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AT WCSC.

U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFD’s or life jackets) must be worn by students and instructors when on the docks, piers, launch ramps, or in a boat. 

During classes, the ALTS instructors will monitor the weather throughout the day and be aware of changes in the weather that might involve coming back in or postponing going out. Water activities should not be conducted if there are thunderstorms or base wind speeds of 15 mph or more.

Instructors shall not take students out on personal boats (not Club-owned) or sailboats equipped with motors during class time.

 

QUESTIONS?
Contact the ALTS Administrator, Ivy Gray, at - ivydgray@gmail.com




When:
Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Where:
Western Carolina Sailing Club
Conference Room
www.wcsc-sailing.org
 5200 Westwind Drive
Anderson, SC  29626
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Ivy Gray
Administrator
Category:
Learn to Sail
Registration is closed - Event is full
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
CANCELLATION BY STUDENT: If you choose to cancel before beginning the course, notify the Adult Learn to Sail (ALTS) Administrator at least one week before the course start-date and the course fee will be refunded to you less a 10% cancellation fee. Every effort will be made to complete your refund within 30 days.
If you do not notify the ALTS Administrator and do not show up, no refund will be granted.

RESCHEDULING BY STUDENT: If you choose to reschedule your course, notify the Adult Learn to Sail (ALTS) Administrator at least one week (time period added) before your course start-date. The fee you paid will be applied to your new course start-date which must be confirmed at the time of reschedule request.
If you do not notify the ALTS Administrator at least one week before your course start-date to reschedule and do not show up, you will not receive a refund.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: Should you need to leave the course before it is complete, no refunds or adjustments can be made for any unused portion of the course.

CANCELLATION BY WCSC: If we decide to cancel all of the course due to weather or other circumstances the course fee will be fully refunded to you. Every effort will be made to complete your refund within 30 days

EARLY TERMINATION BY WCSC: If we decide to cancel a portion of the course due to weather or other circumstances we will attempt to reschedule the missed portion of the course. If the missed portion is not rescheduled or the student cannot attend on the rescheduled date, the student may request a refund for the missed portion by notifying the ALTS Administrator.
Refund requests must be received within 30 days of the course end-date, or no refund will be granted.
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