Basic Cruising
This 6-lesson course meets twice a week for 4 weeks, introducing sailors to coastal cruising on our 34-foot cruising sailboats equipped with inboard engines. Students build on the knowledge, skills, and techniques taught in Sail Chicago’s Crew, First Mate, and Skipper Prep classes.
This course introduces basic operation and inspection of inboard diesel engines, sanitation, water, and galley systems, and enhanced electronics and safety features. Students rotate at the helm and all crew positions while under sail, under auxiliary power in confined quarters, and leaving/returning to a slip and docks.
NOTE: This course is held on both of our 34' cruising boats at two different harbors, Priorities at Belmont Harbor North and Calypso (Harbor/slip assignment pending.)
Prerequisite: Colgate 26 Skipper Certification
Member cost: $360
Not available to non-members