Community Sailing Program - April 2023

Central Florida Community Sailing Program

Join us for an exciting course covering all the basics of sailing. Learn to safely rig and sail a Hunter 140 dinghy sailboat.

Winter Park Library

Thank you for registering for our sailing classes!  We look forward to getting out on the water with you.  If you have any further questions, you may email classes@thesailingclub.us

The Community Sailing Program has teamed up with the City of Winter Park, Florida to provide a sailing program that is focused on fun and safety. Join us for an exciting course covering all the basics of sailing. Upon completion, you will have the skill and knowledge to rig and sail a small boat on your own and will receive the Community Sailing Program Small Boat certification.The schedule is as follows:<ul><li>April 3rd - Shore class at Winter Park Library from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.</li><li>April 8th - Water class at Lake Baldwin Park from 9am to 1pm.</li><li>April 10th - Shore class at Winter Park Library from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.</li><li>April 15th - Water class at Lake Baldwin Park from 9am to 1pm.</li><li>April 17th - Shore class at Winter Park Library from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm.</li><li>April 22nd - Water class at Lake Baldwin Park from 9am to 1pm.</li></ul>Prerequisites:<ul><li>Sailing is a physical sport. Your training will include being seated on a one-foot high bench seat, moving from one side of the boat to the other, righting a capsized boat and climbing into the boats from the water. For your own safety, we require the following as a minimum for your ability to participate. You should be able to complete 5 standing squats, 2 knee push-ups, and swim 100 feet while wearing a PFD(lifejacket). If you have any orthopedic or other health problems, please contact us before registering.</li><li>You will need to bring your own Personal Flotation Device, also known as a Life Jacket. We recommend a coast guard Type III PFD.</li></ul>Topics Covered:<ul><li>Points of Sail</li><li>Tacking and Jibing</li><li>Knots</li><li>Rules of the Road</li><li>Righting a capsized boat.</li><li>Recovering a person overboard</li></ul>

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