Mid-Fleet Performance 1

Description

Our Mid-Fleet Performance 1 course is the perfect next step for recent graduates of Learn to Sail or for sailors looking for what’s next. This course is taught on the J80 – known for its speed, grace, and simplicity. Our Performance Sailing courses are designed to give sailors a taste of all three and introduce students to a faster and racing-oriented vessel.

Part 1 of Performance Sailing is focused on advanced boat handling and sail trim topics, which are ideal for sailors looking to raise their skills and confidence to the next level. In addition to skill-building, these courses can be helpful for those working on a Green Flag rating or preparing for a Mid-Fleet cruising checkout sail.

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Skills and Concepts Covered

• How, when, and why to use the sail controls: boom vang, outhaul, cunningham, traveler, backstay 
• Roles in a team aboard a racing boat
• A review of reefing, docking, and crew overboard recovery methods.

Prerequisites

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

Course Structure

• 4-to-1 Instruction: 4 students and 1 instructor sail together, allowing for plenty of personalized attention and teamwork.
• 12 hours of instruction

Schedule

• Back to back weekends required
• Saturday & Sunday afternoons
• 2pm-5pm

*Weekday courses are held Tuesday & Thursday 1:30pm-7:30pm

Recommended Next Steps

• Mid-Fleet Performance 2
• Mid-Fleet Cruising Membership
• Boston Harbor Navigation

Course Minimum:

This course requires a minimum of at least 3 students to run. In the event that the minimum is not reached our team will reach out with additional options.

We cannot reschedule lessons within two weeks of their start date unless we are able to fill the spot with another student. For more information on our refund policy, click here.