You want to go sailing. You understand tacking and jibing. You can recite the points of sail without thinking. Yet when it is time to return the boat to her slip, your heartrate quickens and your grip on the wheel tightens. Perhaps it has been a few months and you are not sure you remember all the principles. Maybe you have never even docked a sailing yacht before!
We have a weekend docking class designed to help you understand the theories and to help you decide how to use the behavior of the boat to help you get her into a slip or alongside a pier or bulkhead.
On the first day, we will cover the following topics through discussion and hands-on learning:
Don't worry if you don't know the terms. You will! We will simply explain...in plain terms...what makes sailboats move the way they do. Then you will reinforce that knowledge with hands-on practice. The goal is to anticipate the boat's movement rather than just wish for it. At the end of the first day, you will know how the boat will respond to applying power in both directions and to various dockline configurations. You will also know how to apply this experience to working the boat backwards into a slip.
The second day, we will work on crew management. That is, you will learn how to prepare your crew and communicate with them during various maneuvers. Preparation is the key. Both your vessel and your crew must be ready to execute a drama-free approach to a slip or dock. Feel the pride the comes from completing a landing slowly and quietly...as it should be done!
At the end of the course, you will receive individual feedback on your performance to help you leverage your skills and further develop any weak areas.
We will have four berths available. Each berth will cost $100. That includes a berth on a mid-size cruising sailboat, instructional materials, and a highly experienced and certified instructor as well as provisioning, fuel, holding tank pump-out, and slip fees at our training venue. The responsibility of shopping for provisions will be shared among the crew. Shoppers will be reimbursed at the end of the trip.
The class will begin in Rock Hall, MD. That is about than 3 hours from Central New Jersey. Fill out the form below to register for the class. If you have any questions, contact us online by clicking here or call Rob at 908.672.3609.
On-Water Training is a great way to shake off the winter rust and begin your sailing season!
Sailing Dates: May 14-16, 2010. Pre-board and departure on May 14.
Price : $100 per person double occupancy with a minimum of 4 paying clients per boat. This includes a berth on the training vessel, instructional materials,.and an instructor.
Deposit : $50 will reserve your billet. Cancellations less than 30 days before departure incur a fee of $25. Final payment is due 30 days before departure.
Reservations: Please complete the form below. We will hold your reservation for 7 days or until we receive a deposit check covering everyone in your party. Your deposit check should include $50 for each person in your party and be made payable to Robert Chichester. Send your checks to Rob Chichester, 487 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876-3128. A final payment of $50 is due on or before April 14, 2010. Cancellation after that date will result in a cancellation fee of $25 unless we can fill the berth. Once we receive your reservation, we will get in touch with you to confirm your information and answer any questions. Alternatively you can call Rob at 908.672.3609.
Any questions? Send us an email or call us at 908.672.3609.
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