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Basic Sailing Class

This course is designed for those with little or no sailing experience. It can also serve as a refresher course for those who have not recently sailed. The 14 hour course covers boating safety, knots, rigging and sailing theory. On the water skills such as boat handling, docking, sail trim and capsize recovery will be taught on Holder 14 sailboats. Upon successful completion of this course graduates will be given a free two hour rental card and are eligible to rent Holder 14's and join the Sacramento State Aquatic Center Sailing Club. This class follows the guidelines set by US Sailing.

We strongly recommend picking up the textbook prior to the first day of class for review.

14 Hours
Sac State Students: $150
Affiliate: $165
General Public: $180
Textbook is included in this class.

Minimum Enrollment: 4
Maximum Enrollment: 12

Swim Test Required

Minimum Age Requirement: 12

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What to Expect:

You will get wet! Bring a towel

You should wear clothes that are comfortable and can get wet

Shoes should either be tennis shoes or sandals with a heel strap

NO FLIP FLOPS

The Front Office staff can hold your keys during class
any other personal belongings will have to be stored in a $0.50 one-time use locker

Expect to arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete the registration and check-in process

BSAIL 001 Mon - Thurs 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm 24-Mar 27-Mar
BSAIL 002 Sat / Sun 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 29-Mar 6-Apr
BSAIL 003 Mon - Thurs 11:00 am - 2:30 pm 31-Mar 3-Apr
BSAIL 004 Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm 31-Mar 3-Apr
BSAIL 005 Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm 14-Apr 17-Apr
BSAIL 006 Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm 21-Apr 24-Apr
BSAIL 007 Mon - Thurs 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm 28-Apr 1-May
BSAIL 008 Mon - Thurs 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5-May 8-May
BSAIL 009 Mon - Thurs 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm 12-May 15-May
BSAIL 010 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 2-Jun 5-Jun
BSAIL 011 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 9-Jun 12-Jun
BSAIL 012 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 16-Jun 19-Jun
BSAIL 013 Sat / Sun 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm 21-Jun 29-Jun
BSAIL 014 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 7-Jul 10-Jul
BSAIL 015 Sat / Sun 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm 12-Jul 20-Jul
BSAIL 016 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 14-Jul 17-Jul
BSAIL 017 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 21-Jul 24-Jul
BSAIL 018 Sat / Sun 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm 26-Jul 3-Aug
BSAIL 019 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 28-Jul 31-Jul
BSAIL 020 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 11-Aug 14-Aug
BSAIL 021 Mon - Thurs 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 18-Aug 21-Aug
BSAIL 022 Tues - Fri 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm 2-Sep 5-Sep
BSAIL 023 Sat / Sun 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm 6-Sep 14-Sep
BSAIL 024 Mon - Thurs 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm 22-Sept 25-Sept
BSAIL 025 Sat / Sun 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm 27-Sept 5-Oct
BSAIL 026 Mon - Thurs 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm 13-Oct 16-Oct
BSAIL 027 Sat / Sun 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1-Nov 9-Nov