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.

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
$119.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 4.
This class meets twice a week for 2 consecutive weeks.

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
$119.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets twice a week for 2 consecutive weeks.

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
$119.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 4.
This class meets twice a week for 2 consecutive weeks.

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
$79.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets twice over one weekend.

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.

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
$119.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets twice.

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 CERTIFICATION

After 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
$119.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets twice.

28 hours. 4 class sessions. Improve your sailing skills and learn to cruise the coast. The Basic Cruising graduate will have successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat, during daylight hours, within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions. Topics of this US SAILING certification course include: weather forecasting, coastal navigation, systems check, docking and mooring procedures, anchoring, boat handling in confined waters, heavy weather sailing methods, safety and emergency procedures, VHF marine radio operation, and crew operation skills. This course is intended to fulfill US SAILING requirements for Basic Cruising Certification.

Prerequisite: Completion of Keel III or equivalent experience.

$525.00 Course Fee
$425.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 2.
This class meets twice a week for two consecutive weekends.