​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.  Questions? Contact jsterling@hrmm.org
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First Sail
An introduction to sailing aboard our classic catboat Tidbit with a US Sailing certified instructor. 
Beginners are welcome, as are experienced sailors. 3 students minimum. 
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Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA

          
Adult Basic Centerboard Sailing
​This 3-hour, one-day class is for adults with no prior experience on smaller, centerboard boats to sail with a US Sailing Certified instructor and two other adults. The course includes capsize practice, and it is the prerequisite course for Adult Basic Centerboard Sailing Two and Adult Centerboard Sailing Clinic classes.  Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed.  Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA.




 

​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 centerboard sailboat with a US Sailing-Certified instructor on board.  Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed. Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA.
           

 




Adult Centerboard Sailing Clinic
This three-hour class offers adults the opportunity to sail with three others on a centerboard boat with a US Sailing Certified instructor nearby on a safety boat. The class may be taken multiple times. Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed. Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA. 
                                

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US Sailing Basic Keelboat

US Sailing Basic Keelboat is a 21-hour class which includes 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. Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA. 
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Keelboat Sailing Clinic

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. 
Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA.

Basic Keelboat II- Skipper

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​Basic Keelboat II: Skipper 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.  ​Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA.



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Basic Keel Boat II- Spinnaker

Basic Keelboat II: Spinnaker 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.   Check back for 2021 Dates, TBA. 

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​​ Custom Sailing Lesson On Your Boat
Our US Sailing-Certified instructor will teach you on your sailboat. Your boat must meet US Coast Guard safety guidelines. A minimum of two students is required.  The class will cover topics such as preparation for sailing (predicting weather and tide/current), basic chart reading (recognizing hazards, understanding navigation buoys, etc), basic sailing skills, and techniques for safely managing heavy weather sailing challenges. 
Please contact jsterling@hrmm.org to arrange. 


The Riverport Women's Sailing Conference
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 Our virtual conference was a big success!

Friday, Nov. 6, 2020,
5:00-6:30 pm 
and   
 Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020,
1:00 - 6:00 pm

Check back later for information on the 2021 conference, date TBA

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.
For more info, please contact Jody Sterling, Sailing School Director, at jsterling@hrmm.org or by phone at (845) 399- 9229.