Step 3: Intermediate Sailing

Sessions last two weeks and run for eight weeks each summer at the Charlestown site only. Students are permitted to enroll in up to two sessions.

Want to take it to the next level? This course is geared toward students who are prepared to set sail without an instructor in the boat and are ready to move beyond the basics to take on a new set of challenges. Through day-trips, games and drills, this fun-filled course focuses on building independence and confidence, while students master boathandling basics and are formally instroduced to the more advanced concepts of racing and cruising.

Prerequisites: 10-years-old by the beginning of class AND Satisfactory completion of Step 2: Learn-to-Sail or equivalent AND passing the Basic Sailing Test (offered on Fridays during the summer).

IMPORTANT: Intermediate and Advanced Sailing classes are only for experienced sailors who are comfortable sailing without an instructor in the boat. Please check prerequisites carefully before registering. If you are unsure about which class is appropriate for your child please call the office.