Give a gift of Basic Sailing
Give a gift of Basic Sailing
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.
The Bergen Chapter of SEAS Basic Sailing Courses are taught by SEAS National certified instructors, following American Sailing Association 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.
Two days of water sessions, with actual sailing experience on a lake or reservoir are also included.
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.
For any questions prior to the start of class, please email info@bergen.sailseas.com