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Training
As part of initiation, all new members receive 20 hours of on-the-water group instruction, scheduled as four 5-hour sessions. In addition, new members must pass an online sailing course (www.nauticed.org) as well as the MD online boating safety course (www.boat-ed.com) Cost The 1st year membership plus 20 hours of on-the-water instruction is $675.00 per person, $625.00 for an additional family member. Classes begin in April. Click here to download a Membership Application Topics Covered: Training covers the following:
Trainers On-the-water courses are taught by club captains who volunteer their time. Most have at least five years of recreational sailing experience. All have sailed the Chesapeake Bay in the club boats for at least a year. Boats On-the-water training is done on the club's two sailboats located in Eastport, MD - Muller Marine, 616 Third St. Annapolis, MD 21403. Prior Experience No prior experience is necessary. Beginners will be taught the basics. Experienced students use the instruction as a refresher and also a way to become familiar with the boats and learn specific techniques and procedures required by the club. Swimming Skills Non-swimmers are required to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) while on the boat. Basic PFDs are available on the boats to use for free, however you may choose to bring your own. |
After the Class - Mentoring
After passing the class, students are assigned a "mentor" with whom they can go on additional sail outings (at their cost). These mentoring sails are intended to provide students with guided and supervised practice until they become confident and proficient sailors. Students can coordinate and schedule mentoring sails directly with the mentors. Captain Exam After sufficient mentoring, practice and experience, a student can request a captain exam from the club's Sailing Master, in which the student will be tested for both practical sailing skills and knowledge as well as boat-specific knowledge and crew leadership ability. Students who pass the exam can become club captains, chartering and skippering cruises while taking on additional responsibilities such as performing boat maintenance and paying additional dues and fees. 2025 On-the-Water Training Schedule
Session 1 (Multiple classes): April Session 2 (Multiple classes): April Session 3 (multiple classes): April - May Session 4 (multiple classes): May If you have to miss a class, we may be able to schedule make-ups. Weekday classes also available by special appointment. Download the New Member Application Training Location Muller Marine Boat Yard 616 Third St. Annapolis, MD 21403 Ample parking along Third St. and Eastern Ave. Park in the street, walk into the boatyard and onto the pier to your left. The club boats are located almost all the way down the pier on the left and next to each other. The "Duet" and "Truebearing". Additional Information
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