Lessons
We Proudly offer classes in sailing and kayaking for adults. Many of our adult sailing graduates have gone on to race in our fleets, teach lessons, volunteer at BCSC, and own their own sailboats. Come on out at learn to sail, it's the first step in becoming involved!
Adult Learn-to-Sail
US SAILING Certified Instructors teach new sailors the basics of the sport, conduct sailing drills on land and in the water to put theory into practice, and supervise the students so they may gain confidence and proficiency in the skills learned. Class size is limited to 18 students, thus allowing plenty of on-the-boat coaching. Students should be at least 18 years of age to participate in the course. The class will meet as scheduled, even in inclement weather (we have an attractive trailer/classroom), unless we notify you to the contrary (extreme weather conditions) by e-mail or telephone. curriculum (weather permitting) starts with ori-entation to the sport, some land drills, and a first sail debriefing and review. As soon as possible, we'll learn capsize-recovery, with plenty of practice available throughout the course.
The remaining sessions will focus on essential skills and tactics: the safety position, tacking, jibing, reaching, beating upwind, running downwind, and sailing a triangular course around buoys. There are usually 2 students per boat, so we encourage the sharing of time at the helm/tiller to learn boat handling skills. For more information or any questions you may have, please contact us at Director@bcsailing.org.
Students should wear loose clothing that is light-colored and breath-able (dress in layers on cool days), foul-weather gear, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, non-skid boat shoes avoid sandals or other open-toed shoes. Bring a swim suit, towels, and an extra change of clothing for the capsize/recovery drill on the first day. We will provide life jackets (PFDs - Personal Flotation Devices).
Register through the Community Colleges of Baltimore County (CCBC) at 443-840-4700 or online at http://www.ccbcmd.edul. Please have the CRN# available for the course in which you wish to enroll.
Kayaking Lessons
Some may be skeptical, but there's more to summer on the Chesapeake than just sailing. As kayaking has grown in popularity throughout the country, we've seen greater interest on the Bay and locally on Middle River.
LEARN TO KAYAK is a one-day program on the basics of kayaking. Skilled, certified instructors cover various paddling strokes, self-rescue techniques, group rescue techniques, familiarity with all parts and equipment, familiarization with various kinds of kayaks.
Register through the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at 443-840-4700 or online at http://www.ccbcmd.edu. Please have the CRN# available for the course in which you wish to enroll.
Boy Scout Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge - August 19-21, 2011
Boy Scouts, ages 10-18, are invited to join this fun, three day program filled with sailing and seamanship. Each participant will sail their own Hunter Xcite under the supervision of US Sailing certified instructors and boy scout troop leaders.
After successfully completing the program, scouts will be eligible for their merit badge and will be qualified to participate in Baltimore County Sailing Center corn roasts.
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
$75/person
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