Spring 2020 sailing class... let's begin!

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Here is the schedule for the spring semester Sailing Class, 2020.

Jan 27, New Bern High School

Feb 3,   New Bern High School

Feb 10, New Bern High School

Feb 25, Tuesday: Twin Rivers YMCA: Capsize Drill !!!

Mar 2,  Sailing Keelboats, Fairfield Harbour; weather permitting

Mar 9,  Sailing Keelboats,

Mar 16, Sailing Keelboats,

Mar 23, Sailing ??? possibly shift to small boats, location TBD

Mar 30, Sailing small boats, Javelins & Lasers; weather permitting

Apr 6,   Sailing small boats, Javelins & Lasers

Apr 20, Sailing, final exercises/drills

Apr 27, Sailing, final exercises/drills

May 4, Sailing, final exercises/drills

Monday, 1445 (or 2:45pm if you prefer) for all days. EXCEPT FEB 25 (Tuesday) at YMCA FOR CAPSIZE DRILL

As always, this class is broken down into three sections (safety and safe practices are an integral part of each lesson):
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Introduction with terminology and basic knowledge of knots and parts of the boat.
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Sailing Practice with Points Of Sail and basic maneuvers (tacking, stopping).

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Sailing Demonstration, all skills and Right-Of-Way... sailing as a fleet!

Here is our Sailing Lessons On-Line (link)

To pass this course, students will learn & demonstrate all terminology, knots, and practical skills as crew and skipper. Each section builds on the prior section, and students who have passed Basic Sailing will go on to learn & practice advanced skills.

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