CBC sailing lessons allow you to learn an exciting new sport, advance your skill level, meet new people, or just experience the peace and relaxation that only sailing has to offer.

Although membership to CBC is required to take lessons, access to our boats is completely FREE for adults upon lesson completion. Our multiple sessions make it easy to create a custom, progressive learning schedule, or mesh with your work/vacation plans.

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Experience these opportunities to advance your skills as you enjoy the experience of our friendly staff and fellow members.

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One low price, unlimited use, guests FREE – what are you waiting for?
Newbies can sign-up for lessons. Old salts can take a challenge test.
Adults (age 18+) may sail alone, with friends, or with family (age 5+).

• On-the water: 14’ H140s, 17’ DaySailers, Lasers, more...
• Prerequisite: Beginner Sailing I or Challenge Test, Age 18+
• Goal: Affordable recreational sailing
• Fee: No boat rental fees

Season sessions:
2012 Season, 5/29 -- 10/04, 7 days, 1:00 -- 7:00 PM

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The simplicity of kayaking as an entry-level sport for anyone makes it attractive to get outside, get moving, and embrace a healthy lifestyle. FREE recreational kayaking is now included with adult memberships! Paddle one day as a trial/guest member, or all season, + FREE guest!
We want you to paddle with a friend, so you get up to 2 kayaks/ trip.

• On-the water: Sit-on-top single & double kayaks
• Prerequisite: Beginner Sailing I or Challenge Test, Age 18+
• Goal: Affordable recreational paddling
• Fee: No boat rental fees

Season sessions:
2012 Season, 5/29 -- 10/04, 7 days, 1:00 -- 7:00 PM

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New to paddling? Join us for some basic instruction and a guided tour. FREE guided RiverRomp tours offer youth & families a healthy, active alternative to TV, video, and other indoor, static activities.

• On-the water: Sit-on-top single & double kayaks
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, Age 8-80+
• Goal: Guided introduction to kayaking
• Fee: FREE (also integrated into adult membership)

Summer Sessions:
RMP-F1, 6/02, Saturday, 9:00 -- 11:00 AM
RMP-F2, 6/16, Saturday, 9:00 -- 11:00 AM
RMP-F3, 6/30, Saturday, 9:00 -- 11:00 AM
RMP-F4, 7/07, Saturday, 9:00 -- 11:00 AM
RMP-F5, 7/21, Saturday, 9:00 -- 11:00 AM
RMP-F6, 8/04, Saturday, 9:00 -- 11:00 AM

*Note: *Special school/group rates available. **Additional dates added uppon demand.

All members must pass an on the water skills test to sail or paddle each type of boat* you wish to sail. Students will be evaluated in class

• On-the water, boat of your choice (*excluding keelboats)
• Prerequisite: Proficiency (pre-screening evaluation given)
• Course goal: Quick check-out for experienced sailors
• Course fee: FREE quick check-out for experienced boaters

Weekly sessions:
CHG, 5/29 -- 10/14, Seven Days, 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM

Join us for a weekly review of gear, rigging, and basic boat handling including tacking, gybing, starting, stopping, docking, rules, and safety.

• Classroom and On-the water
• Prerequisite: CBC membership
• Course goal: Quick check-out for experienced sailors
• Course fee: FREE (check weekly postings for topics)

Weekly sessions:
MIN, 5/23 -- 8/08, Wed. (1-day), 5:30 - 6:00 PM

 

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Our adult lesson format offers great opportunities for learning and growth with a highly structured curriculum that allows stepped progression through a variety of opportunities for beginner, racing or cruising minded sailors.

Our multiple sessions make it easy to create a custom, progressive learning schedule, or mesh with your work/vacation plans. Adult lessons are offered in pre-season, and six (6) summer sessions throughout the sailing season. Most classes are offered on Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs. Build your lesson plan today — enjoy it for a lifetime.

Special Offer!
Sign-up for 2 or more summer classes before 4/30, and receive $20 OFF each additional class!

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Enjoy an Ocean State sailing adventure — right in your own backyard! Have fun, learn a lifetime skill, and meet new people. If you enjoy the outdoors, wind in your face, and the sound of moving water, this class is your link to the sailing world. Learn safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering. Once confident in sailing basics, you’re ready to advance to Beginner II.

• Classroom and on-the-water, taught in 14’ Hunter 140s!, Class limit 18
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, enthusiasm
• Course goal: CBC Green rating for open sailing
• Course fee: $220 (meets 2 days/ wk. for 3 wks.)

Sessions:
BG1-A1, 5/21 -- 6/06*, M/W, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG1-A2, 5/22 -- 6/07, T/TH, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG1-A3, 6/11 -- 6/27, M/W, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG1-A4, 7/03 -- 7/17**, T/Th, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG1-A5, 7/23 -- 8/08, M/W, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG1-A6, 8/14 -- 8/30, T/Th, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM

Note: *BG1-A1 no class 5/28 (Memorial Day) **BG1-A4 class ends 7/17 due to Renaissance Regatta. Make-up, TBD, will be provided.

Progress to more refined sailing skills. The underlying approach in all classes is to ensure that students enjoy both the challenge and fun of sailing and to instill the principals of sailing safety, confidence, and self-reliance. We’ll reinforce the basics learned in Beginner I, and master the skills of upwind sailing, boathandling, and heavy-air techniques.

• Classroom and on-the-water, taught in 14’ Hunter 140’s/ 17’ DaySailers, Class limit 18
• Prerequisite: Beginner I
• Course goal: CBC Blue rating for extended sailing range
• Course fee: $220 (meets 2 days/ wk. for 3 wks.)

Sessions:
BG2-A1, 6/12 -- 6/28, T/Th, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG2-A2, 7/02* -- 7/18, M/W, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG2-A3, 7/24 -- 8/09, T/Th, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BG2-A4, 8/13 -- 8/29, M/W, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM

*Note: BG2-A2 no class 7/04 due to 4th of July. Make-up date, TBD, will be provided.

Friendly, fun, and fast racing is the best way to advance your skills. We take pressure-to-perform out of the mix with an emphasis on fun. This coaching oriented lcass coincides with Wednesday Night Racign, a qualifiying series to represent CBC members in our Renaissance Regatta.

• On-the-water, taught in go-fast boats, Class limit 12
• Prerequisite: Beginner II, FastTrack II, or Director approval
• Course goal: CBC Yellow rating
• Course fee: $100 (meets Wed. only for 3 wks.)

Sessions:
PFS-A1, 5/23 -- 6/06, Wednesday, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
PFS-A2, 6/13 -- 6/27, Wednesday, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
PFS-A3, 7/11* -- 7/18, Wednesday, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
PFS-A4, 7/25 -- 8/08, Wednesday, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM

*Note: PFS-A3 starts 7/11 due to 4th of July. Make-up date, TBD, will be provided.

Done with dinghies? Before you enjoy the satisfaction of steering a keelboat out of the harbor by yourself, you need a foundation of basic navigation, weather, anchoring, and cruise planning.

• On-the-water, taught in 22’ Hunter 216’s, Class limit 6
• Prerequisite: Beginner II or Director approval
• Course goal: Intro to keelboat sailing
• Course fee: $300 (meets 2 days/ wk. for 3 wks.)

Sessions:
BKB-A1, 5/22 -- 6/07, T/TH, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BKB-A2, 6/11 -- 6/27, M/W, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BKB-A3, 7/03 -- 7/17*, T/Th, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM
BKB-A4, 7/23 -- 8/08, M/W, 6:00 -- 8:00 PM

Note: *BKB-A3 class ends 7/17 due to Renaissance Regatta. Make-up date, TBD.

This one-day accelerated class is a more intense version of Beginner Sailing I, introducing new sailors with limited time to day sailing skills. This full day session is your passport to hit the water fast. Breaks for lunch and demos.

• On-the-water, taught in 14’ Hunter 140’s, Class limit 6
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, busy schedule
• Course goal: Fast Track to CBC Green rating for open sailing
• Course fee: $315 (meets 1 full day with max. personal attention)

Sessions:
FTK-A1, 5/12, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A2, 6/02, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A3, 6/16, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A4, 7/07, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A5, 7/28, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A6, 8/11, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*

*Note: Lunch from 12:00 -- 1:00 PM.

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This full day of dedicated learning will reinforce the basics learned in FastTrack I (or previoius sailing experience). Moving forward quickly, we’ll master the skills of upwind, boat handling, and contolled gybes. Breaks for lunch and demos.

• On-the-water, taught in 14’ Hunter 140’s, Class limit 6
• Prerequisite: CBC membership, FastTrack I or Director approval
• Course goal: Fast Track to CBC Blue rating for open sailing
• Course fee: $315 (meets 1 full day with max. personal attention)

Sessions:
FTK-A1, 6/09, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A2, 7/14, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A3, 8/18, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*
FTK-A4, 9/01, Saturday, 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM*

*Note: Lunch from 12:00 -- 1:00 PM.

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Available at $65/ hr. with a required two-hour minimum per session*. Each session is tailored to your unique needs. Suggested topics:

• Learn-to-Sail — Flexible schedule to help live your sailing dream
• Paddling Basics — Intro to sit-on-top kayaks and paddling strokes
• Refresher — Jump start your season with a rigging/sailing review

*Note: All private lessons must be scheduled with the Director.

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Please Note:
All class times and fees subject to change without notice.
All sailing privileges subject to weather and equipment availability.