Winds and Waves Weekly Sailing Set Sail for Adventure
Ready to elevate your sailing experience? Whether you're just starting out, refining your technique, or looking to gain more tiller time before renting a boat, Winds & Waves Weekly Sailing is the perfect opportunity!
This engaging and flexible nine-week program meets Monday evenings from 5:00 – 8:00pm (beginning June 22nd), bringing together sailors of all skill levels in a fun, social atmosphere. Under the guidance of our experienced staff and volunteers, you’ll have the chance to sail a variety of boats - expanding your expertise beyond our basic Hobie® Wave catamarans.
Looking for more independence? Set your own pace and grow your confidence on the water. Join us for a season filled with wind, waves, and unforgettable sailing adventures! Spots are limited - reserve yours today!
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Cost:
$200 per the season. One fee covers all nine sessions
Curriculum:
Skills Taught:
- Understanding GBSP safety rules and emergency procedures
- Proper fitting and adjustment of a Personal Floatation Device (PDF)
- Sail Shape
- Adjustment of downhaul for wind conditions
- Purpose and function of battens
- “Reading” air flow over a sail using telltales
- Adjusting sail trim for wind conditions and wind angle
- Managing sail shape with distractions
- Basic safety (boat safety checklist, VHF basics)
- Safety Skills
- Basic safety considerations
- Weather and wave considerations before leaving shore
- Man overboard drill
- Avoiding capsize under heavy wind conditions
- Righting a capsized boat
- Navigating on the Water
- Right of Way rules
- Understanding navigation buoys
- Steering toward a point on shore
- Safety discussion on stepping a mast
- Rigging
- Raising the mast and adjusting shrouds on the boat
- Simple wind indicator using a piece of yarn tied to bridle
- Sailing up to another boat and stopping & sailing up to a stationary item
- Safety considerations when sailing in heavy wind
- Wind
- Observing wind puffs on the water surface
- Adjusting and steering in wind gusts
- Adjusting and steering for wind shifts
- Safety considerations when sailing in a large fleet
- Right of way, rules of the road
- Racing (subject to student interest and ability)
- Introduction to racing – sample skipper’s meeting
- Starting signals and horns
- Finishing signals and horns
- Other race signals and horns
- Short windward/leeward races
- Daily review of skills
What to bring:
- Old tennis shoes or closed-toe water shoes are required to be worn at all times to protect your feet.
- A completed & signed waiver
- Eyeglasses or sunglasses - with holder strap/cord
- Sunscreen
- Swimming suit
- Towel
- Dry clothes
- Water bottle with water/ beverage and snack
- We provide life jackets however, students may bring their own if they wish. (All privately owned life jackets are subject to inspection and approval of Green Bay Sail & Paddle Staff)
South Bay Marina | 101 Bay Beach Road | Green Bay, WI, 54302
Directions:
The marina is at the west end of Bay Beach Rd, past the Zippin Pippin roller coaster. To find SOUTH BAY, take HWY I-43 to exit #187 (Webster Ave), go north to Irwin St. and take a left on Irwin, which then turns into Bay Beach Rd. We are the last entrance on the right. Look for the SOUTH BAY Marina sign.
When you enter the marina follow the signs that say Green Bay Sail & Paddle.
Disclaimer:
Classes may be canceled and/or rescheduled at the discretion of Green Bay Sail & Paddle Inc. (“GBSP”) due to weather conditions and/or general concern of the participants and/or any and all Green Bay Sail & Paddle Inc. staff and volunteers. Classes that do not meet the minimum number of registrants may be rescheduled. GBSP will attempt to notify all registrants by email and/or telephone of cancellations 24 to 48 hours prior to commencement.
For the safety of everyone, we ask that if you have or had a fever in the past 48 hours that you do not come to class. We will do our best to reschedule you to a later class. You may be asked to leave if you do not abide by these safety guidelines. Refunds will not be given to any participant for failure to comply with any and all safety guidelines.
