Q: What Should I Wear

to my Sailing Course?

A: Make sure your clothing is comfortable. Loose fitting or stretchy as you may be moving around a bit on the boat and need good range of motion.

Next, think LAYERS. We all get hot or cold very easily and each of us has different thresholds. On a warm day, T-shirts and shorts are acceptible, while some prefer longer shirts and pants. If you come in layers of clothing, you can easily put more clothes on or take some off as the temperature and activity dictates.

SHOES: Anything that protects your toes and is slip resistant will work. Also, make sure the shoes won't leave marks on the boat, or you may have some scrubbing to do at the end of the day. Most tennis shoes work well. A good way to check to see if your shoes are scuff resistant is to go outside and try to leave a mark on the cement or sidewalk. If you can't, you are okay with those shoes.

Q: What is provided by The Sailing Academy?

A: All scheduled classes include study materials, tests, classrooms, the boats, instructors and ASA certification fees. Life vests (pfd's) are on all boats

Q: What about Lunch?

A: You may bring a lunch or eating at one of the local restaurants. We recommend docking at a local restaurant for lunch. Those who bring a lunch may eat aboard the boat, those who would like to eat out may eat at the waterfront restaurant. Part of the sailing experience is discovering new places to go by boat to eat!

Q: What should I bring?

A:  A water bottle is essential. Optional gear you may want to bring: Suntan lotion, sunglasses, a hat with a clip so when the wind blows it off your head you won't lose it and if you have your own life vest, feel free to bring that too.

If you received your books before the course, please bring the entire packet.