Sailing Classes
White Rock Boat Club will offer group sailing lessons beginning on March 17, 2019. Registration will begin after the new year.
Questions please contact us at education@whiterockboatclub.org
More information
This is a Beginner course that will cover the following
- How a sailboat works
- Points of sailing
- Parts of boats
- Rigging
- Types of Boats (Hulls/Sails)
- Right of way
- Launch / Docking
- Weather
- PFD & Safety
- Lines (rope) & Knots
- Sail Shape = Speed
- Racing Tips & Tricks
We sail on WRBC’s fleet of Flying Scots.All teachers, mentors are members and volunteers at White Rock Boat Club.
Learning Resources
Learn Sailing Right:
Learn Sailing Right – Begin as our basic text for learning small boat sailing. The cost is $12.50 for US sailing members and $17.95 for non-members.
Open publication – Free publishing – More boating
Online CPR and First Aid Training
All competent sailors should know CPR and First Aid – you just never know when you will need to deal with an emergency while sailing. View online certification website »
US Sailing Website:
US Sailing has one of the finest small boat sailing programs in the world. Join US Sailing and get first hand access to the world’s leading sailing training and racing organization. WRBC club teaches the US Sailing Small Boat Sailing curriculum. View USsailing.org »