First we have the Beginner I Course. Inside, you'll learn how to:

⚓︎ Speak the language of sailing, understand key terms and how to apply them.

⚓︎ Tie essential knots: the Cleat Hitch, Figure Eight, Square Knot, versatile Bowline, and many more.

⚓︎ Set up and dismantle a sailboat.

⚓︎ Cast off and return to dock safely through different techniques.

⚓︎ Use different sailing techniques for various points of sail.

⚓︎ Sail efficiently through the skill of wind awareness.If you're more experienced and want to get even better at sailing, you'll learn to:

⚓︎ Use important navigational rules to ensure a safe and confident sailing experience.

⚓︎ Use safety positions and sailing signals, so you're prepared for diverse situations on the water.

⚓︎ Master advanced maneuvering techniques, like the technique of 'escaping irons'. 

⚓︎ Use sails to achieve helm balance.

⚓︎ Use telltales to adjust sail, enhance boat performance, and increase speed.

⚓︎ Right a capsized sailboat.

At Regatta Point, you can attain a basic keelboat certification. Upon completion, you'll be qualified to skipper an up-to-twenty-seven feet long keelboat. You'll also learn how to:

⚓︎ Understand personal preparation to set sail

⚓︎ Learn the parts of a keelboat, understand sail controls, and know protective measures against electrical hazards.

⚓︎ Master advanced sailing theory, boat dynamics, wind reading, and other expert concepts such as "sailing by the lee".

⚓︎ Know how the wind, tide, and currents can affect your sailing, and learn to navigate in various wind situations.

⚓︎ Become a pro navigator by developing basic chart reading skills, understand local Aids to Navigation objects, and avoid collisions by learning a few rules.

⚓︎ Master all aspects of the rescue process, and learn different overboard rescue methods (like the "Quick-Stop" and "Figure-8").

⚓︎ Learn all the crucial Safety and Emergency Procedures, and learn to protect yourself and others against overheating, hypothermia, and seasickness; as well as use flares and distress signals.

⚓︎ Understand anchoring procedures for emergency situations, as well as different techniques.

⚓︎ Arrive under sail and-or power safely in various wind conditions.

If you've already mastered the basics of sailing and want to take your sailing skills to a "top 1%" level, then the intermediate and high-performance course is for you. It's ideal to develop better sailing skills, be safer even in extreme conditions, and maximize your enjoyment of the sport. In this course, you'll also develop all the skills needed for competitive sailing, if that's something you'd like to do in the future.

You'll learn how to:

⚓︎ Master tactical sailing by gauging wind strength and recognizing wind shifts.

⚓︎ Master sail trim techniques for various conditions.

⚓︎ Position your body properly for optimal balance and control in diverse sailing conditions. 

⚓︎ Apply advanced maneuvers such as roll tacks, roll gybes, and S-turn gybes, granting you more efficiency and control while maneuvering.

⚓︎ Apply crucial safety measures such as signaling for distress, coping with harsh weather conditions, and avoiding capsizing in strong winds, among others.

⚓︎ Perform pre-sail and post-sail inspections on different parts of the boat, and apply basic boat maintenance skills.

⚓︎ Forecast wind and weather changes using natural indicators, and adapt your sailing strategy accordingly.

If you're an avid competitor and want to test your sailing skills in actual competition, the Racing Program is for you. In the racing program, you can:

⚓︎ Join a community of motivated people who pursue excellence in the sport. Post-race gatherings at local bars are really common!

⚓︎ Accelerate your sailing skills through actual racing experience—one of the fastest ways to become an expert sailor. 

⚓︎ Learn under the wing of experienced, USCG-licensed race coaches, who teach you advanced techniques such as sail trim, advanced steering, and spinnaker handling. 

⚓︎ Advance through a series of racing fleets as your skill improves.

⚓︎ Reap all the mental benefits that come from competitive racing: quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and heightened spatial awareness.

⚓︎ Test your skills by sailing in different sailing roles and weather conditions.