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American Sailing Association's
Basic Keelboat Standard (101)
Basic Keelboat Standard (101)
ASA offers a beginner's level sailing instructional DVD, Sailing Fundamentals. Narrated by world famous racing sailor, Peter Isler, the program follows a student from introduction to the boat to his/her first solo sail. A great way to see and feel the boat and its equipment in action.
Learn to Sail - Take a look at a short clip on saiing instruction from the
Small File Sailing Fundementals DVD
Large File Sailing Fundementals DVD
Sailing books below - check them out!
Learn to Sail - Take a look at a short clip on saiing instruction from the
Small File Sailing Fundementals DVD
Large File Sailing Fundementals DVD
Sailing books below - check them out!
Congratulations on your interest in learning to sail, or in improving your sailing skills. The American Sailing Association is the world's foremost organization dedicated to training, teaching and certifying schools, sailing instructors and sailing enthusiasts.
Terminology: Spreaders, Backstay, Hull, Gooseneck, Shrouds, Stern Pulpit...
Functions of: Mainsheet, Boomvang, Winches, Cunningham, Downhaul, Halyard, Rudder etc.
Applying sailboat rules of the road
Sailing skills on the water: Hoisting the sails, set appropriate luff tensions, coiling and more
Tacking and jibing and calling the appropriate commands prior to the manuevers.
Knots: Bowlines, Hitches, Figure Eight
Man overboard manuevers
Anchoring -
Knowing why the boat sails "Theory of Sailing to Windward"
The confidence of being able to harness the wind to get where you want to go!
AND MUCH MORE! Call us for a syllabus and we'll email one out today!
Terminology: Spreaders, Backstay, Hull, Gooseneck, Shrouds, Stern Pulpit...
Functions of: Mainsheet, Boomvang, Winches, Cunningham, Downhaul, Halyard, Rudder etc.
Applying sailboat rules of the road
Sailing skills on the water: Hoisting the sails, set appropriate luff tensions, coiling and more
Tacking and jibing and calling the appropriate commands prior to the manuevers.
Knots: Bowlines, Hitches, Figure Eight
Man overboard manuevers
Anchoring -
Knowing why the boat sails "Theory of Sailing to Windward"
The confidence of being able to harness the wind to get where you want to go!
AND MUCH MORE! Call us for a syllabus and we'll email one out today!
"Hi Mike, Maura! We just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how wonderful it was learning to sail with you. It was a lot of information to absorb in only three afternoons, but we feel we're ready to give it a try on our own. Johnny and I are both off work June 30th and 31st. Would the 25' sailboat be available to rent either of those two days? We don't want to go too long before we head out.
Thanks again! That was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in a long time! - Risa ('08)
" Thank You!!! I had a fabulous time! I really appreciate the excellent gentle coaching by you both to help me gain the needed skill to sail. You were both adept at weaving in the necessary information while making the weekend completely enjoyable. I'm so glad we were able to enjoy some laughs along the way. It was like a sailing weekend with friends rather than a stressful training. I will recommend your course to anyone that has an interest in sailing. ...Thanks again! I'll be in touch sooner rather than later to rent your Javelin. -MaryEllen Joyce, Portland, Maine.
" Great course, great time!! Thanks." Phil, Bridgton, Maine
To Maura & Mike: Just wanted to drop you a brief note thanking you for such a wonderful andfriendly Sailing experience. You turned us landlubbers into real sailors in only 4 days. Incredible! Not only did you make it interesting and informative but you made it FUN! Your fleet of boats is great and we especially enjoyed spreading the Sailing course over two different lakes. My wife had been especially hesitant about taking the course initially since she had no sailing experience whatsoever and was worried about learning to sail large boats (24' to 27'). Likewise, I was apprehensive since my experience was limited to very small sailboats (Sunfish) decades ago. Further I have an inner ear problem which results in me easily getting motion sickness, yet somehow I felt absolutely no seasickness during any ofthe 4 days. Needless to say, my wife and I would heartily recommend Sebago Sailing to anyone looking to learn or brush up on their sailing skills. What a beautiful setting you have at Bogey-Land and Kettle Cove! You can be sure that we'll be back to rent in the near future. And if you ever need crew members for a race, let us know! - Best, Michael & Candid Arcidy - NH
" Great Fun..." Peter Sullivan
Thanks again! That was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in a long time! - Risa ('08)
" Thank You!!! I had a fabulous time! I really appreciate the excellent gentle coaching by you both to help me gain the needed skill to sail. You were both adept at weaving in the necessary information while making the weekend completely enjoyable. I'm so glad we were able to enjoy some laughs along the way. It was like a sailing weekend with friends rather than a stressful training. I will recommend your course to anyone that has an interest in sailing. ...Thanks again! I'll be in touch sooner rather than later to rent your Javelin. -MaryEllen Joyce, Portland, Maine.
" Great course, great time!! Thanks." Phil, Bridgton, Maine
To Maura & Mike: Just wanted to drop you a brief note thanking you for such a wonderful andfriendly Sailing experience. You turned us landlubbers into real sailors in only 4 days. Incredible! Not only did you make it interesting and informative but you made it FUN! Your fleet of boats is great and we especially enjoyed spreading the Sailing course over two different lakes. My wife had been especially hesitant about taking the course initially since she had no sailing experience whatsoever and was worried about learning to sail large boats (24' to 27'). Likewise, I was apprehensive since my experience was limited to very small sailboats (Sunfish) decades ago. Further I have an inner ear problem which results in me easily getting motion sickness, yet somehow I felt absolutely no seasickness during any ofthe 4 days. Needless to say, my wife and I would heartily recommend Sebago Sailing to anyone looking to learn or brush up on their sailing skills. What a beautiful setting you have at Bogey-Land and Kettle Cove! You can be sure that we'll be back to rent in the near future. And if you ever need crew members for a race, let us know! - Best, Michael & Candid Arcidy - NH
" Great Fun..." Peter Sullivan
Classroom Clinics for Beginners and All Women Classes $60.
Please view a preview of the Wind Wheel and email lessons@sebagosailing.com FMI
Please view a preview of the Wind Wheel and email lessons@sebagosailing.com FMI
Get Sailing Books now on Amazon. We recommend a few...The Sailors Handbook, Sailing Fundementals, The Complete Sailor, Cruising Fundementals, Chapman Piloting Seamanship & Small Boat Handling, How to Read a Nautical Chart : A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical Charts. This is a good start!
