Basic Sailing Lessons - Learn to Sail
summary
The Bergen Chapter of SEAS Basic Sailing Courses are taught by SEAS certified instructors, following the American Sailing Association (ASA) basic sailing standard, and are intended to teach the basics of sailing to those who have never been on a sailboat as well as those with some experience.
Curriculum
The basic sailing course consists of up to12 hours of classroom instruction in which you will learn:
Sailing terms
Points of sail
Sail trim
Launching
Mooring
Rules of the road
Boating safety.
what you get
Four evening classroom sessions and two days of water sessions, with actual sailing experience on Woodland Lake in Pequannock, NJ.
Free year of membership in SEAS Bergen chapter ($60 value) entitles you to additional learning opportunities, open practice sails, and social events.
All graduates 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.
Schedule
Basic Sailing classroom sessions are conducted at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 271 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506.
Enter through the parking lot at the rear of the building.
Sessions are Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm.
Water sessions are conducted at Woodland Lake in Pequannock Township, NJ.
Sessions are usually on Saturday starting at 9:00 am.
In the event of inclement weather, water sessions may be postponed until the next day, or at a later date.
Please select from one of the available sessions below to register online.
Give the gift of learn to sail classes!
Good for one Basic sailing course includes 4 evening classroom sessions, 2 days on the water with sloops, and all training materials. Successful completion of the course earns you the SEAS Basic Sailing Certification. Along with the training, you will also get a one year membership to SEAS Bergen Chapter ($60 value).
Classroom Sessions: Hawthorne, NJ - St. Clement's Episcopal Church (classes start at 7:00 pm)
Water Sessions: Woodland Lake, Pequannock, NJ
Additional practice sessions at Greenwood Lake on our 19' O'Day or on other boats in our teaching fleet.
Timing and format (virtual classroom vs. in person) may change slightly depending on circumstances beyond our control at the time.
Terms: Subject to availability. Redeemed during purchase of basic sailing course with gift card code.