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Course Description – Learn-to-Crew

This 26-hour course is designed for those who want a thorough introduction to the exciting sport of sailing. This course extends the Fundamentals of Sailing course by adding 8 hours more practice time with two Fleet Captain sessions (4 hours each) at the Brooklyn Bridge Sail Club. Fleet Captain sessions offer the opportunity for students to practice their skills alongside other full members of the Club. Graduates of this course will have the confidence to become competent crew members on any boat and are eligible to join the Club as full members.

  • Fundamental sailing terms
  • Practice fundamental knots
  • Being part of the crew
  • Rigging the boat
  • Finding the wind direction
  • Setting sails
  • Sail trim for various points of sail
  • Tacking & gybing, heaving-to
  • Overboard recovery techniques
  • Basic right of way and navigation rules
  • Preparing and returning to a dock
  • De-rigging and cleaning up the boat

Instructional time: 20.0 hours practical + 6.0 hours of shore briefings (Fundamentals of Sailing course plus two Fleet Captain sessions). Fleet Captain sessions are scheduled separately. Two months free non-sailing member privileges at the Brooklyn Bridge Sail Club.

Pre-requisites: No prior sailing experience required, high interest in learning to how

Certifications: Brooklyn Bridge Sail Club Certifications (Fundamental of Sailing and Learn-to-Crew). [PENDING – US SAILING BASIC KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION ]

Textbook: Basic Keelboat Sailing, 4th Edition, US Sailing



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