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The sailing program at the Aquatic Center is rivaled by no other collegiate facility in the nation in its diversity and depth. Our small boat sailing program is built on the premise that participants begin in a small single-handed boat and move into larger, more complicated boats. Students who progress through the Basic, Advanced or Laser Sailing, and Hobie Cat class can earn a USSAILING Small Boat Certification. For those of you who share the dream of someday chartering a sailboat and sailing to a tropical oasis, you're not alone. The Basic Keelboat series and Basic Cruising Course are for you! The Basic Keelboat series uses the Aquatic Center's fleet of two J/24s to teach the mechanics of sailing a 24 ft. keelboat. After you learn the fundamentals, we will teach you the skill of navigation and the art of anchoring. Students who complete Keelboat Sailing Level I, II and III are eligible to earn a USSAILING Keelboat Certification and are one step closer to making your dream a reality. The final step on your path to chartering a boat in the tropics is the Basic Cruising Certification. Completion of this course will earn you US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification which is recognized by charter companies such as Moorings, and at exotic destinations throughout the world!
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BASIC SAILING
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BASIC SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions |
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12 hours. 4 class sessions. An introduction to sailing in a simple single-handed boat, the Sabot. Knowledge and confidence are built through lectures and sailing on the protected waters of Mission Bay. Topics include sailing theory, boat handling, safety, right of way, knots and docking. Skills are designed to prepare the student for the larger, more powerful boats in the Advanced Sailing and Laser Sailing classes. $149.00 Course Fee$119.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee Minimum class size 3. This class meets twice a week for 2 consecutive weeks. |
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ADVANCED SAILING
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ADVANCED SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions |
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12 hours. 4 class sessions. Sailing theory learned in the basic sailing course is applied the Holder 14 which was designed by the Aquatic Center and the Hobie Cat Co. specifically as a two-person trainer. New topics will include launching and rigging a trailerable boat, sail trim, the tiller extension, hiking straps, centerboard control, balance and teamwork. Prerequisite: MBAC Basic Sailing, Basic Keelboat, or successful completion of a 2-hr private qualification with an Advanced Sailing Instructor.
$149.00 Course Fee |
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LASER SAILING
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LASER SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions |
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12 hours. 4 class sessions. The Laser is fast and responsive, giving you a chance to build on your basic sailing skills in a single-handed boat. The Laser has been chosen for Olympic sailing due to its simplicity and popularity worldwide. Our fleet of boats has two sail sizes, to match the size of the sail with the size of the sailor. Prerequisite: MBAC Advanced Sailing or successful completion of a 2-hr private qualification with an Laser Sailing Instructor.
$149.00 Course Fee |
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HOBIE CAT SAILING
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HOBIE CAT SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions |
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12 hours. 4 class sessions. The Hobie Cat Sailing class offers the thrills of catamaran sailing on a Hobie 16. The Hobie 16 has been the most popular catamaran in America for the past 15 years. Instruction included rigging, sail trim, boat handling, and righting. Prerequisite: MBAC Advanced Sailing or successful completion of a 2-hr private qualification with an Hobie Sailing Instructor.
$149.00 Course Fee |
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INTRO TO SMALL BOAT RACING
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INTRO TO SMALL BOAT RACING SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions |
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8 hours. 2 class sessions. An introduction to boat-handling and tactics for small sailboat racing. Students will learn proper body mechanics, body placement, roll tacking, jibing, and advanced boat-handling skills. Racing theory will include racing rules, starting strategy, and up and downwind tactics. Classes will be conducted in Lasers, an Olympic class single handed dinghy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Laser Sailing course or equivalent experience.
$99.00 Course Fee |
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BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING
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BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions |
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12 hours. 4 class sessions. This course will allow students to learn the basics of sailing while enjoying the comfort of a keelboat. The class will be taught on an international one-design class boat, the J/24. Each class day will begin with a brief classroom lecture introducing students to basic sailing theory, and nomenclature. The rest of each day will be spent on-the-water utilizing hands-on teaching techniques. On-the-water topics will include safety, sailing theory, boat handling, sail handling, right of way, docking and more. After students have completed this class they will have the option of taking either Advanced Sailing or Keelboat Sailing Level II. $239.00 Course Fee$189.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee Minimum class size 3. This class meets twice a week for 2 consecutive weeks. |
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KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL II
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KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL II SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions |
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8 hours. 2 class sessions. This course is the next step for students who have completed the Basic Keelboat class. Class will begin with a review of the basics, progressing to the introduction of advanced sailing theory and techniques. Other topics will include seamanship, sailing technique, crew work, man overboard drills, docking, mooring, and anchoring. Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat Sailing or an orientation with Level II instructor.
$149.00 Course Fee |
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KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL III
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KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL III SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions |
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8 hours. 2 class sessions. In this class we introduce the basics of navigation and weather forecasting, spinnaker work, and cover sailing efficiency on all points of sail. Weather and crew permitting, at least half of this class will be spent on the open ocean. This class is intended to fulfill requirements for the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification. U.S. SAILING KEELBOAT CERTIFICATIONAfter completing all three Keelboat levels, we offer you the opportunity to take the written and practical exams for the U. S. Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification. You will be tested about parts of the boat, sailing's language or nomenclature, knots, rigging the boat, leaving and returning to the dock or mooring, points of sail, safety procedures, sailing a course, maneuvering and securing the boat. Once certified, you will be able to confidently sail aboard your own or rented keelboat for relaxing outings or great adventures in local waters and moderate weather conditions. Certification cost is $150.00 and includes all books, materials, and practical exam. For more information on the certification, check out the U.S. Sailing website: click here. Prerequisite: Keelboat Sailing Level II or an orientation with Level III Keelboat Instructor.
$149.00 Course Fee |
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Mission Bay Aquatic Center is owned and operated by
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Recreation of the University of California San Diego. |