Basic Crewing/Sailing Course

LET'S GO SAILING! Completion of course puts you on the crew list for FREE Mountaineers sails!

Course Objectives:

• Rig a sloop-rigged sailboat. 
• Assist in departing from and arriving at a dock under power. 
• Have a basic understanding of sail trim and sailboat maneuvering.  
• Understand basic personal gear requirements and safety practices for sailing under conditions which may be encountered during Mountaineers sails. 
• Be able to function as a crew member during a sail. 
• Have a basic understanding of charts and navigation aids. 

Course graduation requirements: * Attendance at all four classroom sessions; Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 25, and May 2, 6:30-9:30 pm at the Seattle Mountaineers Program Center. * Attendance at one On-the-Dock/ First Training Sail session during the week of  April 12-24. These sessions happen on weekday evenings and during the day on the weekends. There will be many to choose from. * Attendance at two experience sails - dates to be determined after course starts. These sails will be listed in May and June and are also scheduled for weekday evenings and weekend days. SIGN UP NOW!!