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2021 Adult Sailing Lesson Pricing

Private Adult  Sailing Class Description
2020 Pricing
​Private lessons with a qualified instructor.
Classes are from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and are scheduled based on customer date preference and instructor availability. We will do our utmost to meet your schedule needs.
General Description: A 4-hour sailing course to introduce the basics of sailing a boat up to about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions on Charlotte Harbor and/or the beginning course of several more advanced courses available in 4-hour units.
Each 4-hour private lesson is $225 plus a $25. non-refundable registration fee, and is designed for one instructor and two students. 

Group Adult Sailing Class Description
Fall 2020 Adult Sailing School Pricing
Adult Sailing Classes Adult Sailing Classes (Ages 18 and older).
 General Class Information:
You will Receive Lessons with a qualified Instructor.
 Class Essentials: Students should wear water shoes, bring a hat, towel, sun screen, and bottled water.
 General Description: This is a a four day, 3-hour sailing course to introduce the basics of sailing a boat up to about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions on Charlotte Harbor.

​All students must be able to swim with a life jacket and be sufficiently agile to move from one side of the boat to the other under sail. The instructor is always the Captain and is the sole authority on sailing conditions and weather and may cut a lesson short for any number of safety concerns.
You will have an opportunity to learn:
I.    Sailing Knowledge
a.   Identify essential parts of a sailboat and its functions.
b.   Rig and un-rig a 15-foot sloop
c.    Define points of sail and nautical terms used on a sailboat.
d.   Review Inland Navigation Rules for the prevention of collision at sea in various situations and identify the boats that are the “stand- on” and “give-way” boats.
e.   Learn what to do when sailing near commercial vessels and how to maintain look-out.
II.      Sailing Skills
a.   Understand and use a personal flotation device and clothing for various conditions.
b.   Hoist the sails, set luff tensions, coil and hang halyards and other lines.
c.    Learn how to take the helm and crew on a sailboat.
d.   Use proper commands and responses while sailing various wind directions.
e.   Sail a windward/leeward course with tacks and jibes, steer by the lee without jibing.
f.    Lower, fold, and stow sails properly.
g.   Review actions to be taken when a person falls overboard and recovery.
h.   Anchor a sailboat to ensure limited movement.
i.    Review 6 basic knots and why we use them.

4 Day, 3 Hr. Classes are $425 plus a $25. non-refundable registration fee, and is designed for one instructor.  The class size will be no greater than 8 students. 
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  • Home
    • About Learn to Sail >
      • How You Can Help >
        • Donate To Our Organization
        • Donate Your Boat
        • For Sale
    • Importance of Sailing >
      • 5 Reasons All Kids Should Learn to Sail
    • Donated Boats For Sale
    • Our Fleet >
      • American 14 Procedures
    • Images
    • Sponsors & Grantors
    • Contact Us
    • Learn to Sail Privacy Policy
  • Youth and Adult Sailing
    • Youth Summer Sessions >
      • 2025 Sessions
      • Important Info. for Parents/Guardians
      • Youth Sailing Agreement
      • Scholarship Request
    • Youth Registration
    • Adult Sailing >
      • Adult Sailing Classes
      • Adult Registration
    • Boating Education Classes
    • Youth & Adult Student Resources >
      • Bite Sized Lessons/Videos
      • Port Starboard Right of Way
      • MOB First Response
      • Anchoring Basics
      • VHF Radio Channels
      • 10 Phrases You Never Knew Came From Sailing
      • Wind Terminology
      • Basic Sailing Knots
      • Sailing Videos
      • Deciphering Tell Tales
  • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • New Volunteer Registration
    • Volunteer Resources >
      • Volunteer Portal
      • Vol. Guidelines & Req.
      • Misc. Volunteer Resources
      • Florida Safe Boating
    • SafeSport >
      • SafeSport Class Instructions
  • Donate To Our Organization
  • Upcoming Events
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