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SMALL BOAT SAILING PACKAGE

Sign up for Basic Sailing and then take Advanced Sailing and choose from either Laser Sailing or Hobie Cat Sailing. Package price valid only at time of Basic Sailing purchase.

$355.00 Package Fee
$285.00 SDSU/UCSD Student Fee

KEELBOAT SAILING PACKAGE

Package price for Basic, Level II and Level III classes($125 for USSAILING Keelboat Certification if purchased with the keelboat package.)

$435.00 Package Fee
$345.00 SDSU/UCSD Student Fee

KEELBOAT AND CRUISING CERTIFICATION PACKAGE


Includes all three Basic Keelboat classes, the US SAILING Basic Keelboat Certification and Basic Cruising Certification Course. Package price valid only at time of Keelboat Sailing Level 1 purchase.

$999.00 Package Fee
$799.00 SDSU/UCSD Student Fee

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Our San Diego sailing program is rivaled by no other collegiate facility in the nation in its diversity and depth. If you want to learn how to sail, our classes are very thorough and provide many hours of supervised sailing instruction on the water. Our small boat sailing classes are built on the premise that you will begin learning how to sail in a small, single-handed boat and progress into larger, more complex sailboats. If you progress through the Basic, Advanced and Hobie Cat or Laser sailing classes you can earn a USSAILING Small Boat Certification.

For those of you who have the dream of someday chartering a sailboat and sailing to a tropical oasis, you are not alone. Our Basic Keelboat classes and Basic Cruising course are perfect for you! Our Basic Keelboat class series uses J/24s to teach the mechanics of sailing a 24 foot keelboat. After you learn the sailing fundamentals, we will teach you the skill of navigation and the art of anchoring. Once you complete instruction in Keelboat Sailing Level I, II and III you are eligible to earn a USSAILING Basic Keelboat Certification and are one step closer to making your sailing dreams come true.

The final step on your path to chartering a boat in the tropics is the Basic Cruising Certification. Completion of this sailing course will earn you your USSailing Basic Cruising Certification which is recognized by charter companies such as The Moorings, and at exotic destinations throughout the world!

BASIC SAILING

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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.

$155.00 Course Fee
$125.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

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

BASIC SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
31151 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 6/22/2013
31152 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 6/22/2013
41101 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 7/6/2013
41102 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 7/6/2013
41103 MON/WED 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/8/2013
41104 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 7/20/2013
41105 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 7/20/2013
41106 TUE/THURS 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/23/2013
41107 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 8/3/2013
41108 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 8/3/2013
41109 MON/WED 4:00pm-7:00pm 8/5/2013
41110 SAT/SUN 9:00AM-12:00PM 8/17/2013
41111 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 8/17/2013
41112 TUE/THURS 4:00pm-7:00pm 8/20/2013
41113 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 9/7/2013
41114 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 9/7/2013
41115 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 9/21/2013
41116 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 9/21/2013
41117 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 10/5/2013
41118 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 10/5/2013
41119 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 10/19/2013

ADVANCED SAILING

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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.

$155.00 Course Fee
$125.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

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

ADVANCED SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
31230 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 6/22/2013
41201 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 7/6/2013
41202 TUE/THURS 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/9/2013
41203 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 7/20/2013
41204 MON/WED 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/22/2013

LASER SAILING

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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 a Laser Sailing Instructor.

$155.00 Course Fee
$125.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

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

LASER SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
31428 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 6/22/2013
41401 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 7/6/2013
41402 TUE/THURS 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/9/2013
41403 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 7/20/2013
43140 MON/WED 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/22/2013

HOBIE CAT SAILING

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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 a Hobie Sailing Instructor.

$155.00 Course Fee
$125.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

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

HOBIE CAT SAILING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
31330 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:30pm 6/22/2013
41301 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:30pm 7/6/2013
41302 MON/WED 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/8/2013
41303 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:30pm 7/20/2013
41304 TUE/THURS 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/23/2013

INTRO TO SMALL BOAT RACING

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12 hours. 4 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.

$155.00 Course Fee
$125.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets two consecutive weekends.

INTRO TO SMALL BOAT RACING SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
31509 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 6/22/2013
41501 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 7/20/2013

BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL 1

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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 tacking, jibing, safety, boat handling, sail trim, right of way, basic chart reading, and more. After students have completed this class they will have the option of taking either Advanced Sailing or Keelboat Sailing Level II.

$245.00 Course Fee
$195.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

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

BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL 1 SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
32139 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 6/22/2013
32140 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 6/22/2013
42101 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 7/6/2013
42102 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 7/6/2013
42103 TUE/THURS 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/9/2013
42104 SAT/SUN 9:00am-12:00pm 7/20/2013
42105 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-4:00pm 7/20/2013
42106 MON/WED 4:00pm-7:00pm 7/22/2013

BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL 2

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8 hours. 2 class sessions. This course is the next step for students who have completed the first Basic Keelboat class. The class will begin with a review of the basics, progressing to an introduction of advanced boat handling and sailing theory. Students will also learn man techniques including crew overboard drills, docking, and picking up a mooring ball.

Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat Sailing or an orientation with Level II instructor.

$155.00 Course Fee
$125.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets twice.

BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL 2 SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
32224 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 6/22/2013
42201 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 7/6/2013
42202 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 7/20/2013

BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL 3

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8 hours. 2 class sessions. In our third basic keelboat coarse we introduce heavy weather sailing techniques including weather forecasting, reefing, heave-to, and anchoring. Weather and crew permitting, we will also learn to fly a spinnaker. After this class students can take the written test to earn the US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.

Prerequisite: Keelboat Sailing Level 2 or an orientation with Level 3 Keelboat Instructor.

$155.00 Course Fee
$125.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets twice.

BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL 3 SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
32324 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 6/29/2013
42301 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 7/13/2013
42302 SAT/SUN 1:00pm-5:00pm 7/27/2013

US SAILING BASIC KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION

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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, sailings 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 (or $125 when purchased at time of original Keel Package purchase) and includes all books, materials, and practical exam. For more information on the certification, check out the U.S. Sailing website: click here.

$150.00 Course Fee
$150.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

US SAILING BASIC KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION SCHEDULE
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BASIC CRUISING CERTIFICATION COURSE

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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.

BASIC CRUISING CERTIFICATION COURSE SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
32410 SAT/SUN 9:00am-5:00pm 6/22/2013
42401 SAT/SUN 9:00am-5:00pm 7/20/2013