Sail All Season!
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.
We are currently accepting applications for our adult weekend lessons.
There has never been a more important time to offer healthy, outdoor activities to relieve stress, socialize, and provide much-needed fun, learning structure and exercise. Please share our many healthy, summer outdoor sailing and paddling lesson opportunities with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues looking to get outside, have fun, and enjoy an Ocean State adventure right in your own backyard.
Why Sit In Traffic When You Can “Stay and Play” on the Water?
While we are currently experiencing only minor traffic delays during peak times, we understand your frustration! Take advantage of our very affordable adult sailing and paddling options to “stay and play” after work to help provide a buffer for those “unexpected” delays with Washington Bridge traffic.
Please Bring:
– Good Health – Do not come if you are sick
– Lifejacket (limited, assigned PFDs available): West Marine, MTI Lifejackets
– Backpack or duffel (labeled with name)
– Hand sanitizer
– Water bottle (filled with water)
– Sunscreen (not to be shared)
– Closed-toe shoes (no bare feet or flip-flops)
Choose the Session(s) Right for You
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.
Adult Summer Classes
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. Build your lesson plan today — enjoy it for a lifetime.
Fast Track I
Weekend Beginner Class
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’ RS Quests, Class limit 6
- Prerequisite: CBC membership, busy schedule
- Course goal: Fast Track to CBC Green rating for open sailing
- Course fee: $450 (meets 1 full day with max. personal attention)
Sessions:
FTK-A1, 6/22, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* – REGISTER NOW!
FTK-A2, 7/06, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* – REGISTER NOW!
FTK-A3, 7/20, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* – REGISTER NOW!
FTK-A4, 8/03, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* – REGISTER NOW!
FTK-A5, 8/17, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* – REGISTER NOW!
FTK-A6, 8/31, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM* – REGISTER NOW!
*Note: Lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
Prefer paper? Download our application package
Fast Track II
Weekend Skills Building
This full day of dedicated learning will reinforce the basics learned in FastTrack I (or previous sailing experience). Moving forward quickly, we’ll master the skills of upwind, boat handling, and controlled gybes. Breaks for lunch and demos.
- On-the-water, taught in 14’ RS Quests, Class limit 6
- Prerequisite: CBC membership, FastTrack I or Director approval
- Course goal: Fast Track to CBC Blue rating for open sailing
- Course fee: $450 (meets 1 full day with max. personal attention)
Sessions:
TBD: CONTACT CBC
Challenge Tests
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: CBC trial membership, 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, 5/30 – 10/08, weekends, 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM
Private Lessons
Available at $75/ 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
- CONTACT CBC
Note:
*All private lessons must be scheduled with the Director.