Grand Traverse Bay

Sail and Power Squadron

 

 

SAIL MODULE DESCRIPTIONS

Sail 2010 replacing Sail 101/102, is a complete sail course beginning with basic boat designs, rigging and sail processes for the non-sailor. The course proceeds into the physical aspects of sailing, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of more difficult sailing conditions, navigation rules, and an introduction to heavy weather sailing.

 

 

PREREQUISITE

USPS Member

INSTRUCTOR

Dave Terrell                              231-938-2521

                                    E-mail dterrell1@charter.net

LOCATION

Grand Traverse Yacht Club

START DATE

April 2, 2012

TIME

Monday Nights  7:00 to 9:00 pm. 

COST

Sail Course Material                               $75.00

USPS Member Discount Cost - $50.00

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

    

Date

Topic

Instructor
4/2

Registration and Collection of Fees      

Sailboat Rigs and Sail Plans

Dave Terrell
4/9

Sailboat Design and Hull Types

Standing and Running Rigging

Dave Terrell
4/16

Sails and Stability

Dave Terrell
4/23

Balance and Wind

Dave Terrell
4/30

Sail Shape and Preparing to Sail/Rig Tuning

Dave Terrell
5/7

Steering, Helmsmanship and Sailing Upwind

Dave Terrell
5/14

Sailing Downwind and Spinnaker Handling

Dave Terrell
5/21

Heavy Weather Sailing/Storm Conditions and Safe Sailing

Dave Terrell
5/28

Docking and Anchoring and Marlinspike

Dave Terrell
6/4

Navigation Rules

Dave Terrell
6/11

Sail Test

Jerry Williams

 

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