Basic Cruising

The Basic Cruising graduate will have successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat, during daylight hours, within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions. Topics of the course include: weather forecasting, coastal navigation, systems check, docking and mooring procedures, anchoring, boat handling in confined waters, heavy weather sailing methods, safety and emergency procedures, VHF marine radio operation, and operating an outboard engine. Course fee includes US Sailing's Basic Cruising book, the companion book for this course. After completing this class students are eligible to take the written exam to obtain a US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification. You must possess a US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification to qualify for the US Sailing Basic Cruising certification.