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Dunbar Sales basic sailing course is fully accredited and sanctioned by
the
American Sailing Association
BASIC SAILING
Basic Sailing is designed to teach the beginning sailor the
skills necessary to begin a lifetime of sailing. We use textbooks
and materials prepared by the American Sailing Association. Upon
completion of this course a student will be certified to the ASA Basic
Sailing Standard. Basic sailing requires no previous sailing experience.
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Participants in Basic Sailing perform all tasks from preparing
the boat for sailing, tacking and gybing, sailing on all points
of sail, to participating in safety drills.
Our students learn on new and well equipped Catalinas. Our instructors
are Coast Guard licensed captains and certified ASA instructors
with over thirty years sailing, racing, and offshore cruising.
We make a special effort to be supportive and understanding. Our
goal is that you learn to sail and that you have a fun and rewarding
experience.
Class begins at 9:00 am on Friday. All day Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday are spent sailing off the Georgia coast. Class size is
limited to 6 - $200.00 deposit required.
Tuition: $550 per person.
Basic Sailing Dates:
March 16-17-18
April 6-7-8
June 8-9-10
June 22-23-24
August 17-18-19
September 14-15-16
Private Sailing Schools: If our schedule doesn't meet your
schedule, we will arrange private school lessons just for your group.
Private schools can be ASA cerification courses, or we can
tailor the curriculum to your needs. For tuition costs and details
of private schools, please call our office at 1-800-282-1411.
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COASTAL CRUISING WORKSHOPS:
Coastal Cruising workshops offer instruction in the skills needed
to cruise in offshore waters and enjoy a weekend cruise along
the coast. This course is designed for sailors who want to further
their skills to include sailing a larger boat, reading a chart,
navigating offshore, and blue water cruising.
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Participants sail on new Catalinas equipped with all electronics
including Loran and GPS. Class sessions include instruction in handling
the boat under power, docking, reading charts, choosing an anchorage,
anchoring, piloting, using Loran and VHF radios and much more. Upon
completion of this course you will have the skills and confidence
to cruise.
This course is also sanctioned by the ASA and completion of
this course qualifies you for ASA Coastal Cruising certification.
Classes begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Students study navigation
and begin sailing Friday, sail to an offshore destination on Saturday,
and complete instruction on Sunday. Class size is limited to 6 -
$200.00 deposit required.
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$550 -
Includes Basic Sailing Materials and Certification.
$495 -
If student already has Basic Sailing Certification
or does not want ASA certification. No materials or testing included.
Coastal Cruising Dates:
May 4-5-6
July 21-22-23
October 5-6-7
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Morningstar Marina at The Golden Isles
115 Marina Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
1.800.282.1411
Local: 912.638.8573
Fax: 912.638.6905
E-mail:sales@dunbaryachts.com |
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