Before buying a boat, joining a sailing club, or signing up for a Caribbean charter, find out what operating a cruiser is all about! This four-session program is designed to teach intermediate level sailors the skills needed to operate a mid-sized auxiliary cruising boat. Course topics:On Deck: Identification and operation of all deck gear including two-speed winch operaton, roller furling systems, safety gear operation, engine controls, instruments.Below Deck: Head and galley usage, 12-volt electrical system, bilge pumps, diesel engine check and review. Gear storage: what to bring - clothing, gear, food. VHF radio and Loran operation, navagation equipment needed. (Navigation not taught; consult evening classroom courses.)Underway: Docking, mooring, anchoring, rules-of-the road, sail trim, feefing, man overboard recovery, basic maneuvers under sail and power.You will practice under sail and power each session. Bring a lunch each hday. The last class will consist of local offshore cruising. The destination and details will be worked out with you and your instructor. (four class meetings).
Area: Central County
City: Newport Beach
Location (building): OCC Sailing Center
Event Sponsor: Orange Coast ColSail
Keyword(s): Sailing
| Status | Class# | Start Date | End Date | Day(s) | Time | Ages |
| Open | 04/04/98 | 04/05/98 | Sat Sun | 9:00am-4:00pm | ||
| Open | 04/18/98 | 04/19/98 | Sat Sun | 9:00am-4:00pm | ||
| Open | 04/25/98 | 04/26/98 | Sat Sun | 9:00am-4:00pm | ||
| Open | 05/02/98 | 05/23/98 | Sat Sun | 9:00am-4:00pm | ||
| Open | 05/18/98 | 05/21/98 | Mon Tue Wed Thu | 9:00am-4:00pm | ||
| Open | 06/01/98 | 06/04/98 | Mon Tue Wed Thu | 9:00am-4:00pm |
Minimum number of participants: No Minimum
Maximum number of participants: 6
Fee: $198
per class