Covid-Safer Classes are available.
Descriptions are below. Click on the date you'd like for more details & to register.
Questions? email jsterling@hrmm.org
Descriptions are below. Click on the date you'd like for more details & to register.
Questions? email jsterling@hrmm.org
New Class:
Adult Basic Centerboard Sailing Two
This three-hour class is designed for adult students who have completed the three-hour Adult Basic Sailing Class with us (or its equivalent) and have done capsize practice. Students will be sailing on a stable 16.5 Catalina Capri centerboard sailboat with a US Sailing-Certified instructor on board. Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed.
September 20, 10 am to 1 pm
September 22, 11 am to 2 pm
September 27, 10 am to 1 pm
Adult Basic Centerboard Sailing
This 3-hour, one-day class is for adults without prior experience on smaller, centerboard boats to sail with a US Sailing Certified instructor and two other adults. It is the prerequisite course for Adult Centerboard Sailing Clinic. Due to the fall weather, September 13 is the last date for Adult Basic Sailing in 2020.
For more information and to register, select a date below:
August 1, 10 am to 1 pm
August 9, 10 am - 1 pm
Custom August 25, 12 -3 pm
August 30, 10 am to 1 pm
August 30, 2 - 5 pm
August 31, 4 - 7 pm
September 5, 10 am to 1 pm
September 6, 10 am to 1 pm
September 7, 2020, 12 - 3 pm
September 12, 10 am to 1 pm
September 13, 10 am to 1 pm
Adult Centerboard Sailing Clinic
This three-hour class offers adults the opportunity to sail with three others on a 16.5 foot centerboard boat with a US Sailing Certified instructor nearby on a safety boat. The class may be taken multiple times.
For more information and to register, select a date below:
August 8, 10 am to 1 pm
August 24, 4 - 7 pm
September 7, 4 - 7 pm
September 14, 4 - 7 pm
Please create an account (no money required) on the HRMM Home Page to log in and sign up for classes.
Adult Basic Centerboard Sailing Two
This three-hour class is designed for adult students who have completed the three-hour Adult Basic Sailing Class with us (or its equivalent) and have done capsize practice. Students will be sailing on a stable 16.5 Catalina Capri centerboard sailboat with a US Sailing-Certified instructor on board. Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed.
September 20, 10 am to 1 pm
September 22, 11 am to 2 pm
September 27, 10 am to 1 pm
Adult Basic Centerboard Sailing
This 3-hour, one-day class is for adults without prior experience on smaller, centerboard boats to sail with a US Sailing Certified instructor and two other adults. It is the prerequisite course for Adult Centerboard Sailing Clinic. Due to the fall weather, September 13 is the last date for Adult Basic Sailing in 2020.
For more information and to register, select a date below:
August 1, 10 am to 1 pm
August 9, 10 am - 1 pm
Custom August 25, 12 -3 pm
August 30, 10 am to 1 pm
August 30, 2 - 5 pm
August 31, 4 - 7 pm
September 5, 10 am to 1 pm
September 6, 10 am to 1 pm
September 7, 2020, 12 - 3 pm
September 12, 10 am to 1 pm
September 13, 10 am to 1 pm
Adult Centerboard Sailing Clinic
This three-hour class offers adults the opportunity to sail with three others on a 16.5 foot centerboard boat with a US Sailing Certified instructor nearby on a safety boat. The class may be taken multiple times.
For more information and to register, select a date below:
August 8, 10 am to 1 pm
August 24, 4 - 7 pm
September 7, 4 - 7 pm
September 14, 4 - 7 pm
Please create an account (no money required) on the HRMM Home Page to log in and sign up for classes.
A note about COVID-19
First Sail and Keelboat Sailing Classes registrations are currently closed due to the Covid-19 situation. HOWEVER - we encourage you to add your name to the waiting list for classes you like. If/when we are able to host each 2020 class, those on the waiting list will be contacted, and they will be able to make a payment and sign up for the specific class section they choose.
If you have questions, please contact Jody Sterling at jsterling@hrmm.org
If you have questions, please contact Jody Sterling at jsterling@hrmm.org
Riverport Women's Sailing Conference
Fri-Sat, Nov 6 - 7, 2020
US Sailing Basic Keelboat
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Basic Keelboat will include Preparation to Sail, Crew Operations and Skills, Sailing Theory, Leaving the Dock or Mooring, Navigation, Navigation Rules, International-Inland, Heavy Weather Sailing, Overboard Rescue Methods, Safety and Emergency Procedures, Anchoring Techniques, Returning to the Dock or Mooring. The course will use the "basic Keelboat" textbook published by the United States Sailing Association. The class will be taught primarily on the water aboard the Sailing School's keel boats. Students will practice their on-the-water skills to gain confidence in operating their vessels. At the end of the course, qualified students will have the option of taking the test to qualify for the US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification.
Please create an account (no money required) on the hrmm home page by scrolling down and clicking on "Create an Account" to log in and sign up for classes. |
Sailing Clinic
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This three-hour class is designed for students who have completed US Sailing Basic Keelboat (or its equivalent) and would like to further develop their skills and accrue more sea time without committing to a longer course. Please contact Jody Sterling at jsterling@hrmm.org with any questions about prerequisites or class curriculum.
Please create an account (no money required) on the hrmm home page by scrolling down and clicking on "Create an Account" to log in and sign up for classes. |
Basic Keelboat II- Skipper
This course reviews the material covered in US Sailing Basic Keelboat, with a strong focus on practical, on-the-water skills and allows participants to accrue sea time. The focus is on skills needed to become a capable skipper. The prerequisite is Basic Keelboat Certification or permission of the Instructor/Sailing School Director. This course is limited to 4 students, with a 4:1 student to instructor ratio. Please create an account (no money required) on the hrmm home page by scrolling down and clicking on "Create an Account" to log in and sign up for classes.
August 17, 24, 31 & September 14, 21, 28 & October 4 2020 | 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Click Here to Sign Up for Wait List
Click Here to Sign Up for Wait List
Basic Keel Boat II- Spinnaker
This course reviews the material covered in Basic Keelboat, with a strong focus on practical, on-the-water skills and allows participants to accrue sea time. The focus is on skills involved in raising, flying, gybing, and dousing the spinnaker.
Dates TBA
Please note that the Basic Keel Boat II Spinnaker Class includes two racing weekends. Dates TBA
Click Here to Sign Up for Wait List
Please note that the Basic Keel Boat II Spinnaker Class includes two racing weekends. Dates TBA
Click Here to Sign Up for Wait List
First Sail
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The course is a perfect opportunity to get out onto the Hudson River for a two-hour Introductory Sail aboard the historic Catboat Tidbit with a certified instructor. Participants do not need any sailing experience to sign up, but experienced sailors are also welcome to join us. Three (3) participants minimum required (3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child). If only one or two are signed up, Sailing Program Staff will contact participants to reschedule as soon as possible to another date. Maximum of 5 participants.
Please create an account (no money required) on the hrmm home page by scrolling down and clicking on "Create an Account" to log in and sign up for classes. |
Custom Sailing Lessons
Have you always wanted to learn how to sail? Or, have you just bought a sailboat, but want some professional training? Now you can take custom lessons with the Hudson River Maritime Museum Sailing School. Join our US Sailing Certified Instructors on one of our sailboats, or arrange for instruction on your own boat (boat must pass safety inspection).
Custom Sailing Dates will be determined by students and Sailing Program Director. For details about custom sails, please click the link below.
Current Student Custom Sailing Lessons: Are you currently enrolled in one of our Basic Keelboat classes and looking to spend more time on the water with one of our US Sailing Certified Instructors? Please contact Sailing School Director Jody Sterling at jsterling@hrmm.org for more information.
For more info, please contact Jody Sterling, Sailing School Director, at jsterling@hrmm.org or by phone at (845) 399- 9229.