Looking for New Members and Sailors? Look at US SAILING’s First Sail Experience Program US Sailing has created a program, called First Sail, designed to introduce people to sailing in an environment that will give them an enjoyable first sailing experience—since the first experience is often the one that decides whether they will continue sailing. The program has set up five guidelines that are to be followed to become part of the program. Once a club, association, community sailing center or other group sets up the program as it is organized, they are then eligible to partake in US Sailing’s promotional and customizable marketing materials, along with online resources, both of which will help recruit new sailors and promote the program. The five guidelines are (explanations under each numbered item not in bold have been shortened here for brevity. Go to the website for complete requirements): Adopt the common price point ($50 per person for 2-hour course) Use a day-sailing keelboat. A sloop-rigged keelboat 18-27 feet, with certain other requirements like tiller steering, selfbailing cockpit, lifelines and safety equipment. Have a maximum class size of six participants (or less,
depending on vessel). This is somewhat flexible as a smaller keelboat would have less than six. Make the course available to the public Utilize the First Sail Branding. Basically a requirement that all new sailors be directed to the First Sail website for other learning resources. US Sailing has a 16-page manual (downloaded as a PDF) on the program that covers other requirements like staffing, insurance, safety, etc., along with class instruction materials and topics to be taught. There are also guidelines about the on-water session, including different topics to cover and sailing maneuvers to go through which would include, just to name a few: Raising and lowering sails, tacking, jibing, telltales, docking, etc. There is also a rough guide on how much time to spend on each maneuver, so that the boating experience falls within a certain time period. For more on the First Sail Experience program, go to www.firstsail.org/firstsail-location, where you can contact US Sailing and download the PDF program file for complete information.
Two Can Sail Cruising Seminars Miami Boat Show 2018 Friday Feb 16 Catamaran Cruising Seminar Dreaming of owning a catamaran and cruising off to new harbors? How to Choose the Right Cat for You, Design and Construction, The Budget, Current Market, Purchasing, and Tips on Handling a Big Catamaran
Saturday Feb 17 Couples Cruising Seminar Learn how to take the Drama out of your Dream from choosing the right boat to sailing away together in harmony. The 5-Step Plan to your Dream, Boat & Equipment for Two, Communications, Fear Factor, Working Together on Board, The Cruising Lifestyle
$325 per couple/ $190 Single For Details and to Register, visit: www.TwoCanSail.com/Seminar
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Presenters: Team Jeff & Jean, Phil Berman, Liza Copeland and others
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