Adult Sailing Programs
We now have four adult classes:
- Start Sailing Right (SSR) for people just starting to sail (information below)
- Sailing 200 for graduates of SSR (or sailors with similar experience) who would like some practice days under the supervision of a US Sailing certified ASF Instructor (also below)
- Introduction to Sailboat Racing for people who would like to discover that exciting part of our sport
- Powerboat Handling and Rescue to sharpen your powerboat skills and learn how to rescue sailboaters and others
- Adopt-a-Boat: Once you've taken Start Sailing Right and joined AYC, you can also adopt a boat for the Tempe Town Lake Sunday activities.
If you'd like to know about the fall 2008 classes, contact Rob Gibbs. Read Rob's sailing blog.
Start Sailing Right: Four classroom meetings of 2½-3 hours
each and four on-the-water classes of four hours each. Students
sail in Catalina (also called Capri) 14.2s, which hold two or three people. The class price is $350.
 The
ASF course will build your knowledge and confidence through lectures and
sailing on the protected waters of Tempe Town Lake. Topics include sailing
theory, boat handling, safety, right-of-way, knots, and docking.
The instructors are US Sailing certified and have enjoyed many years
on the water. Now they want to pass along to beginners some of their knowledge
and experience. Classes are designed for ages 12 and older. Classes average
36 years of age, and we've had students in their 70s.
Note: You'll need to provide your own PFD (type III "life jacket")
and you'll need to demonstrate that you can swim 50 yards in sailing clothes.
Introduction to
Sailboat Racing. If you've ever considered crewing or competing
in a sailboat regatta, learn what it takes through this introductory course.
Two classroom sessions and two on-the-water sessions will prepare you
for some competitive sailing action. Click
on the link for more information.
ASF also has available one-on-one coaching. Please call Rob Gibbs (602.574.3000) to discuss your experience and the kind of coaching you'd like.
Here is the ASF Calendar.
Contacts:
Rob Gibbs
- 602.574.3000
The mission: The Arizona Sailing Foundation, Inc., will provide fun,
safe, community-based education in the art of sailing on a non-discriminatory
basis.
The Arizona Sailing Foundation, Inc., admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin. |
Juniors
Program