Public Education

Sailing Skills and Seamanship Course Description                        Return to: Boating Class List
 
Sailing Skills and Seamanship is a comprehensive course that will prepare a sailor with the basic information needed to operate sail boats under a variety of conditions.  The course book has been  fully updated and the course is NASBLA approved.

Topics include: What is a sailboat; how a boat sails; sailboat maneuvering; legal requirements; aids to navigation; rigging; handling; tuning and heavy weather; navigation rules; marlinspike seamanship; sailboat engines; trailering; weather; radiotelephone; inland waterways, locks, and dams; and piloting.

Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boat insurance to individuals who successfully complete this course.   
Individuals who successfully complete the course and exam are awarded certificates.  
 
Sailing Skills and Seamanship Class Schedule                                   Return to: Boating Class List

 

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California

Sausalito-Tiburon 1-2
City Location Date/Time Contact
Sausalito, CA  USCG Golden Gate Station
 Murray Circle, Fort Baker
 Sausalito, CA 94965
Tuesday

7-Feb-12 through 1-May-12

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

JoAnn Dunaway

jodunaw@attglobal.net

415-332-5548

Cost $75:  This course covers the basics of sailing and includes radio, weather, Rules of the Road and navigation. Foremost we cover safety at sea. Perfect for anyone who has never taken or needs a refresher boating course.
Point Bonita 1-7
City Location Date/Time Contact
Berkeley, CA  BERKELEY YACHT CLUB
 1 SEAWALL DRIVE
 BERKELEY, CA 94710
Wednesday

TBD

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Diana Serchia
dserchia@flotilla17.org
 

Cost $75:  Fee includes book and all materials needed. 
City Location Date/Time Contact
San Francisco, CA USCG Station San Francisco
Bldg 2, 3rd flr training deck
Yerba Buena Island
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tue & Thur
7-Sep-2010 thru 9-Nov-2010
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Diana Serchia
dserchia@flotilla17.org
Cost: $75  Boating Skills and Seamanship (power) Sailing Skills and Seamanship (sailors) Combined course Learn: Essentials of boating/sailing and seamanship; Navigation; Weather; Communications; Knots. Tuesday and Thursday nights
Silicon Vallley Flotilla 4-9
City Location Date/Time Contact
San Jose, CA Silicon Valley Red Cross
2731 N 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95134
Monday
08-Jun-09 through 03-Aug-09
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Jerry McAlwee
mcalwee@yahoo.com
408-591-8259

Cost $55: Great venue for the classic way to learn about sailing and boating safety - suitable for beginners and experts alike. Learn how to read and trim sails, plan your day, read a nautical chart, weather, radio, the works. Class will meet each Monday night starting June 8th. There will be no class on July 6th. Instructors have over 30 years of sailing experience and are qualified search and rescue volunteer professionals. Course is NASBLA approved. Reservations required.
Monterey Flotilla 6-4
City Location Date/Time Contact
Monterey, CA USCG STATION MONTEREY
100 Lighthouse Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
Thursday
21-May-09 through 27-Aug-09
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Skip Eckel
skip@eckelmarketing.com
(831) 484-2594

Cost $45:.00  For more information or to sign-up, contact Skip Eckel res: 484-2594 or Cell 320-4503.
Santa Cruz 6-7
City Location Date/Time Contact
Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Harbor
365 A Lake Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Thursday
8-SEP-11 Thru 15-DEC-11
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Bruce Simpson
bsimpson@cruzio.com

Cost $55:.00 REGISTRATION IS ON 31 AUGUST AT 1900 (7:00 pm) AT THE HARBOR CLASSROOM. Course is designed primarily for sailors from beginners to advanced. Successful completion may result in a reduction in boat insurance premiums.
City Location Date/Time Contact
Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Harbor
365 A Lake Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Thursday
12-Jan Thru 19-Apr 2012
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Bruce Simpson
bsimpson@cruzio.com

Cost $55:.00 REGISTRATION IS ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4 AT 7:00 PM AT THE MEETING ROOM. Course is designed primarily for sailors from beginners to advanced. Successful completion may result in a reduction of boat insurance premiums.
Fresno Flotilla 10-5
City Location Date/Time Contact
 Clovis, CA Clovis Memorial Building
453 Hughes Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
Saturday
14-JUL-12 and 21-JUL-12
8:00 AM to 1:00PM
Douglas Lazo
lazo2dm@juno.com
559-439-1225
 Cost: $35.00   Two half-day classes with an exam qualifying you for a certificate.
Alameda Island Flotilla 12-1
City Location Date/Time Contact
Alameda, CA  Regatta Room 
 Oakland Yacht Club
 1101 Pacific Marina
 Alameda, CA 94501
Wednesday

12-OCT-11 through 7-DEC-11
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Nancy Schimmelman
nancy@windwave.com
510-601-6239

Cost $55 Oct. 12- Dec . 7 (skipping  Nov. 23)  Please call or email to reserve your seat, as space is limited. NASBLA approved course.
                          
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For more information, contact:
Roger Haynes, DSO-PE 11NR
District Public Education Staff Officer

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