Basic Keelboat certification means students can sail and navigate sailboats to 25 feet in light to moderate sea and wind conditions in local tidal waters. Coastal Cruising students can sail and navigate vessels to 30 feet in coastal waters by day and night in moderate conditions, typically on overnight voyages. The holder of this certification is able to act as a vessel navigator in coastal and inland waters. The certification makes no representation about sailing knowledge but it is a pre-requisite for bareboat certification. Bareboat certification enables you to captain sailing yachts 30 to 35 feet by day and night in coastal waters on trips of a week or more.
Holder knows mechanics, navigation, weather, seamanship with more experience in varied conditions.
An advanced bareboat certification to operate vessels 40 to 50 feet by day and night in a variety of wind and sea conditions. Includes training on larger vessels including open ocean sailing. The sailing club is adding to our staff of experienced professional instructors and vessel support staff.