Sailing Course
Learn The Art and Science of Sailing
Are you serious about starting your sailing dream? Get the knowledge you need before setting sail. Become a confident sailor with this 7-part immersive Sailing Course.
As a beginner, is sailing right for you? As a seasoned sailor refresh your sail theory and best practices! You will learn about sail trim, COLREGS, weather, docking, anchoring, knots, safety, and more!
Earn a Sailing Certificate of Completion by the United States Power Squadrons after the course exam to show you are building sailing skills.
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What is the cost?
This affordable 7-part sailing journey is
$150 with a United States Power Squadrons Membership
$300 for non-members
The course includes the Sail book, handouts, dockside, and
On-The-Water exercises - weather permitting
Call 775-419-2460 for information about this Sail Course
Sail Course Schedule
Day #1
November 7, 2023
6pm-9pm (Zoom)
Sailboat Rigs
Sail Plans
Designs and Hull Types
Stability
Balance
Day #2
November 12, 2023
9a-4pm (Lake Mead Marina)
Standing Rigging
Tuning the Rig
Running Rigging
Sails
Sail Shape
Wind & Weather
Preparing to Sail
Helmsmanship
Sailing Upwind/Downwind
Dockside Demonstration
Day #3
November 14, 2023
6pm-9pm (Zoom)
Docking & Anchoring
Sailing & Boating Safety
Bonus: VHF Radio Handling
Day #4
November 19, 2023
9a-4pm (Lake Mead Marina)
Knots: Hitch/Knot/Bend
Extensive Review: Day 2/3
Sailing Downwind
On-The-Water exercises weather permitting
Day #5
November 21, 2023
6pm-9pm (Zoom)
Heavy Weather Sailing
Storm Conditions
Spinnaker Handling
Day #6
November 28, 2023
9a-4pm (Lake Mead Marina)
Marlinspike
Navigation Rules/ColREGS
Day #7
December 3, 2023
9a-4pm (Lake Mead Marina)
Course review Q&A
Course Exam
Achieve your Certificate of Completion
Instructor Bio
Naomi Emmerson
Las Vegas Sail & Power Squadron Member
United States Power Squadrons Certified Instructor
American Sailing Association Certified Instructor
NauticEd Level V Captain
Womens Sailing Assoc. Member
Inland, Coastal, Offshore Sailing
Sailboat Racing and Trainer
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LVSPS Member Registration
Includes Sail Course book, handouts, dockside exercises
$150.00
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Non-Member Registration
Includes Sail Course book, handouts, dockside exercises
$300.00
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The Las Vegas Sail And Power Squadron
a unit of the United States Power SquadronsCall 775-419-2460
