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To sign up for sailing classes, please fill out this form and return it to Fred Huegel (Code 560).
You may also sign up for the basic sailing class using the annual membership form.
You can also sign up for any class in person at the annual membership meeting.
With questions about the classes, please contact Fred Huegel (301-286-2285).
2008 Course Schedule
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GSA Basic Sailing class homepage
Dates: Session 1 - Every Thursday from April 17 to May 22, 12:00 to 13:00
Dates: Session 2 - Every Thursday from June 12 to July 17, 12:00 to 13:00
Location: Building 23, Room S300
Instructor: Jay Smith
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $100.00
This course is intended for beginning sailors and teaches the basic fundamentals of
sailing using the clubs two Flying Scots. Topics covered during this course include
rigging the Flying Scots, tacking, jibing, points of sail, weather, docking, righting a
capsized vessel and trailering. This course consists of six classroom lessons and four on
water lessons. Students who successfully complete this course will be qualified to charter
the Flying Scots.
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GSA Advanced Sailing
Interim cruiser qualification program is now available until a formal qualification program is developed.
For more information, dowlnoad flyer (PDF, 88 kB) or contact
Fred Huegel.
Dates: TBA
Location: TBA
Instructor: TBA
Prerequisites: Flying Scot Qualification*
Cost: $50.00
This course is intended for experienced Flying Scot skippers who wish to learn to handle
larger sailing vessels. Topics covered during this course include rules of the road,
navigation, ATONs and maneuvering under power. This course also includes a basic
introduction to chart work including dead reckoning, two and three bearing fixes, and set
and drift. This course consists of four classroom lessons and three on water lessons.
Students who successfully complete this course will be qualified to charter the cruiser boat.
* By law, persons born after July 1, 1972 must have a Maryland safe boating certificate to legally operate a power vessel (First Light under power) in Maryland waters.
One can take the class and the exam online, or at one of the frequently taught classes in the area. The fee for the online exam is $15.00.
More information is available at : http://www.boat-ed.com/md/md_internet.htm
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GSA Night Navigation
This course is not likely to be offered in 2008, but may be offered in future years.
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary GPS Navigation
This course is not likely to be offered in 2008, but may be offered in future years.
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