Offered by Seas the Day Honolulu, this course is designed for new sailors to learn how to safely sail and dock a sloop-rigged keelboat approximately 20 to 27 feet in length. Classes take place in familiar waters with light to moderate winds up to 15 knots.
Students will learn basic sailing terminology, safety equipment, points of sail, rules of the road, docking, helm commands, sail trim, buoyage, seamanship, and basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. Auxiliary power operation is not required.