SEA, a non-profit community boating organization, is offering adult sailing lessons off Dock A at the Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael. Class size is limited to 6 students per class. An introduction to sailing small boats (the BEST way to learn to sail!) Students will learn to tack, jibe, sail on all points of sail, dock the boat, learn how to get into and out of "safety position" and into and out of "irons". Safety and self confidence are emphasized Class will cover basic knots, and rigging a simple small sailboat. Adult Beginning Sailing will be taught on the water using SEA’s 16.5’ Catalina keelboats.
Location:Loch Lomond Marina Prerequisites: None Days: Five Days Times: 9:00 am - 1:00pm Boats: 16.5' Keelboats
The 2019 season has closed for the year, please check back with us for dates of classes resuming in March 2020. We look forward to welcoming you in one of our classes. If you have questions regarding membership please visit our membership page or email info@sfsailing.org
Call (415) 775-8779 or Email info@sfsailing.org Please contact usif you have any questions
Small Boat Intermediate
Location:Loch Lomond Marina Prerequisites: None Days: Five Days Times: 12:00 am - 4:00pm Boats: 16.5' Keelboats
Continuing the sailor's education adding theory, sailing a course, balancing the boat, true and apparent wind, dealing with heavy weather. This is where it will all 'come together!" Capsizing and scoop method of self rescue optional.
The 2019 season has closed for the year, please check back with us for dates of classes resuming in March 2020. We look forward to welcoming you in one of our classes. If you have questions regarding membership please visit our membership page or email info@sfsailing.org Call (415) 775-8779 or Email info@sfsailing.org Please contact us if you have any questions
Advanced Dinghy
Join us for two action-packed days on the water where we will practice sailing technique and examine some of the finer points of sail trim, weight balance and boat kinetics, sailing a marked course, and capsize recovery, taught on Picos and Quests. This is a great opportunity to refine your small boat sailing skills and learn a new talent or two.
Price: $200 Location:Loch Lomond Marina Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to Sailing or permission from instructor. Days: Class is two days in length and will be offered on: 2019 Dates TBA Time: TBA Boats: Picos and Quests The 2019 season has closed for the year, please check back with us for dates of classes resuming in March 2020. We look forward to welcoming you in one of our classes. If you have questions regarding membership please visit our membership page or email info@sfsailing.org
Keelboat Dockside Class
This is how you get started sailing keelboats with SEA! This 6 hour class will cover parts of the keelboat, outboard engine operation, safety equipment, anchor and anchoring, discussion of boat balance and person overboard techniques.
Price: $200 Location:Loch Lomond Marina Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to Sailing or permission by instructor. Days: Date TBA based on interest. Time: TBA Boats: Tackful
The 2019 season has closed for the year, please check back with us for dates of classes resuming in March 2020. We look forward to welcoming you in one of our classes. If you have questions regarding membership please visit our membership page or email info@sfsailing.org
Keelboat Co-operative Mentoring Charters
Join other SEA keelboat sailors for a day on the bay by chartering SEA's keelboat to practice keelboat sailing skills and enjoy the bay. All participants will contribute to the charter cost. This class is generally offered once a month during the sailing season.
Price: All participants share the charter cost. Location:Loch Lomond Marina Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to Sailing or permission by instructor. Days: Date TBA based on interest. Time: TBA Boats: Tackful