Adult Small Boat


Adult Small Boat is excellent for those just getting into sailing, beginners that want to elevate their knowledge and capabilities, or those that want a refresher course. The Precision 185 boats are used for this course and are fairly balanced boats that still allow for flexibility in essential drills.

ASB is a 20-hour course Friday-Sunday and is open to anyone older than 16.

Success is measured by participant's ability to maneuver a boat in a wide open area and have an understanding of all the fundamentals of sailing.

How will you learn?

Classroom

Instruction

Participants will spend 4 hours in a classroom environment learning the fundamentals including parts of the boat, knot tying, and other essential functions through lecture, active learning, and demonstration.

Hands-On

Demonstrations

Participants will spend about 4 hours in a controlled environment at the dock to apply the classroom learnings, practice actions, execute a capsize recovery, and discuss safety precautions.

On the Water

Application

Participants will spend the remaining time of the class on the water. Participants will execute a number of drills such as figure eights, speed up and slow down, person overboard, follow the leader, and others.

Important to Know

Required Items

  • US Coast Guard approved life jacket
  • Notebook and pen
  • Appropriate footwear, no flip-flops
  • Towel
  • Water Bottle/Hydration
  • Appropriate dress for the weather
  • Snacks, if desired

Optional Items

  • Sunscreen/Bug Spray
  • Chapstick
  • Knee Pads
  • Helmet, if desired
  • Drybag for personal belongings
  • Change of clothes
  • Sailing or work gloves

Pricing

Visit our available dates below for up-to-date pricing. The price of registration includes US Sailing's "Learn Sailing Right - Beginning Sailing" workbook and upon successful completion of the course includes Beginner Sailing certification through US Sailing.

Adult Small Boat Course Schedule

Saylorville Yacht Club is a

proud supporter of the SYCSS

US Sailing Certified

Instructors

Contact us

Mail us: Attn: SYCSS 400 East Court Avenue Suite 126, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Call us: 515-724-4053

Email us: info@sycss.org

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