Learn to Sail in a Weekend

Our Basic Sailing course prepares you for a lifetime of sailing. With an emphasis on learning through experience, we teach you practical skills that enable control and confidence on the water. You will be at the helm on the morning of your first class, and in command of the boat through all of the fundamental maneuvers by the next afternoon.

When and Where

Our two day weekend sailing lessons take place every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm at the 79th Street Boat Basin on the west side of Manhattan. There is a leisurely break in the middle of the day for lunch.

Program Cost

$540
* Includes all equipment, taxes and docking fees

What You'll Learn

• Nautical terminology
• Sailing theory
• Water safety
• Knots
• How to properly rig a sailboat
• Docking and undocking under power
• Safe marina procedures
• The four basic maneuvers of a sailboat
• Points of sail
• Sail trim
• Man overboard recovery procedure
• Reefing and heave-to
• Right of way rules
• Boat and boater regulations
• Tides and currents
• Aids to navigation
• Nautical Chart reading

Successful Completion Prepares You To

• Skipper: 18' - 27' boats in protected waters with light to moderate conditions
• Crew: 18' - 27' boats in open water and more challenging conditions like New York Harbor. Qualify for Atlantic Yachting's Coastal Cruising course.