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"Aye Mate, take the tiller…experience the joy, the freedom and the excitement of Sailing!"
Take the tiller of a 17 foot Hunter Sloop and let the wind fill the sails. You will find sailing a challenging and rewarding sport with lots to learn on shore and on the water. Plan to be sailing the very first day. The Beginner Sailing Program curriculum includes these subjects:
- Safety Aspects of Sailing: Physical fitness, PFD's, Attire…
- Environmental Awareness: Wind, Weather, Currents…
- Sailboat Elements: Sail Power, Boat Parts, Knots and Lines…
- Sailing Skills: Upwind, Downwind, Stopping, Docking…
- Emergency Skills: Capsize Recovery, Overboard Drill...
- Rules of the Road: Right of Way…
Classes held Jun 5-11, Jun 19-25, Jul 10-16 & Jul 24-30
The instructional materials are designed by the United States Sailing Association. Participants receive 20 hours of land and on the water instruction. Participants must be at least 14 years of age and provide their own Coast Guard approved Type II or better Personal Floatation Device as well as a 50 yard Red Cross or YMCA swim check provided prior to first class. Included in the course fee are the US Sailing Textbook "Learn Sailing Right" and the US Sailing "Little Red Book" to log your sailing accomplishments. The Course Fee is $185. Class meets Saturday 8-5, then Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 5:30-8:30 pm at the Lake Davenport Sailing Club, East River Drive and College Avenue. For more information, call Davenport Parks and Recreation Department at 563-326-7812.
(II) Introduction to Sailing Program
Should you be interested in sailing, but you're not sure about what it takes or you don't have the time to complete a full course, the Quad City Sailing School offers an Introduction to Sailing program that provides you over an hour of "on the water tiller time" giving you the exposure you may need to make a decision on taking the full course. This program is available for $30 and is available on a limited time basis. For more information, call Davenport Parks and Recreation Department at 563-326-7812.
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