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The Bergen Chapter of SEAS Basic Sailing Courses are taught by Red Cross certified instructors, following US Sailing textbook and class materials, are intended to teach the basics of sailing to those who have never been on a sailboat as well as those with some experience.

The basic sailing course consists of 12 hours of classroom instruction in which you will learn

  • Sailing terms
  • Points of sail
  • Sail trim
  • Launching
  • Mooring
  • Rules of the road
  • Boating safety.

16 hours of actual sailing experience on the Monksville Reservoir in Ringwood, N.J. is also included.

All graduates receive the American Red Cross Basic Sailing Certificate, and will have gained the confidence, experience and knowledge to sail a boat.

You must be in good physical condition and able to swim to take the course.

2012 Basic Sailing Classes

 Classroom SessionsWater Sessions
June - NJ Tuesday 19, Thursday 21, Tuesday 26, Thursday 28
Red Cross Building in Ridgewood
7pm 		Saturday 23 and Saturday 30
Monksville Reservoir
9-5
July - NJ Tuesday 10, Thursday 12, Tuesday 17, Thursday 19
Ridgewood Red Cross Building
7pm 		Saturday 14 and Saturday 21
Monksville Reservoir
9-5

Click on the link to obtain a printer-friendly course application or call chapter line at (862) 926 - 0124 for more information.

 


Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to Matt Jacobs (click on my name to send an e-mail)
Last modified: Friday May 01, 2009.                                                                                                (862) 926 - 0124