Meet the J80

Description

Perhaps you enjoy the Rhodes 19s but want to try sailing something a little bigger and sportier.  Meet the J80 is perfect if you want an introduction to a larger, faster boat without committing to a longer course or full membership. Meet the J80 is a 3-hour introductory clinic and is not designed to replace our Performance classes, Performance 1 and Performance 2.

Skills and Concepts Covered

• An orientation to J80 basics: rigging, sail-handling, tacking/gybing, docking, crew overboard recovery, reefing, winch safety, outboard engine overview, etc.
• Applying your existing sailing skills and knowledge to a vessel that is faster and more responsive than a Rhodes 19.
• An introduction to crew roles and how to teach crew to assist a skipper.

Prerequisites

• Learn to Sail (or similar experience)
• Yellow Flag certification

Course Structure

5-to-1 Instruction: In our introductory format, 5 students and 1 instructor sail together, allowing for plenty of teamwork. Meet the J80 is held on one Friday evening, for a single 3-hour session.

Recommended Next Steps

• Mid-Fleet Performance 1
• Mid-Fleet Performance 2
• Mid-Fleet-Cruising Membership

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