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    Intro to C-15 Sailing

    Cost: $65-$250

      Dates

    • Sun, Nov 10 2024

    Time: TBD

    Location: Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center

    Age: 18+

    Learn the basics of sailing a Coronado 15 on Humboldt Bay!

    A Coronado 15 (or C-15) is a 15 foot long dinghy sailboat that is the perfect boat to learn the basics of sailing. Come join us to learn about sailing safety, using a boat equipped with a sail and jib, steering and navigating the bay, and other helpful sailing knowledge.

    This course includes an on-land evening instruction & a full day class that will give you the knowledge & confidence to set you up for more sailing fun in the future! Come get a chance to experience the Humboldt Bay like never before, with the power of the wind!

    Pre-Trip: The pre-trip for this course is required for all registered participants. Check your registration for the date and time of the meeting.

    Included in Program Fee: On-land & on-water instruction from an official US Sailing Instructor, instructional information packet, all required sailing equipment, personal gear including: wetsuit, splash jacket, booties, PFD (lifejacket), & helmet.

    <p><strong>Equipment:</strong> For sailing programs all participants are required to wear a wetsuit, booties/ water shoes, a helmet, and life jacket. These items are required for safety of the participants and reducing risk of injury or incident.</p><p><strong>Vessel: </strong>This program uses the Coronado 15 (C-15) sailboat. This boat’s cockpit is 5.7' wide at the beam (widest part of the hull) with 8.5’ of usable length. For our programs typically 3 - 4 people are placed in each boat. In order to sail this vessel it will require maneuvering around the boom during tacking &amp; gybing, which involves kneeling in the center cockpit and being aware of moving parts.</p><p><strong>Transportation: </strong>Transportation is not provided for this activity. All participants will meet at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, located at 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka CA</p><p>Persons who wish to request disability-related accommodations should contact Outdoor Adventures at 707-826-3357, or email at OutdoorAdventures@humboldt.edu as soon as possible. Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange.</p>