Open to all members and non-members. Rigging Rigging class provides a complete overview of the Cape Cod Mercury sailboat which includes rigging and unrigging, furling and storing of sails, and a review of knots. This class will walk you through the procedures in a step by step method so that you can go sailing. It includes preparation before going sailing, sailing theory, basic boathandling and seamanship, safety rules, emergency procedures, and review of knots. Prerequisite is Solo rating and at least two sailing sessions.
Students sail their own boat while being coached from a safety launch.
Classes for those who already know some basics. Practice your fundamental sailing skills with coaching from a trained instructor. Jib I class will have you sailing like an old salt in no time. Jib II is an excellent preparation for the most demanding sailing conditions. I class is a hands-on lesson in boat specific rigging, boat care, tight quarters boat handling, mooring and docking.