Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
Basic Keelboat
After mastering the fundamentals of sailing, it's time to take your skills to the next level and venture into the open ocean. The Basic Keelboat Course introduces sailors to coastal sailing and cruising along the beautiful Southern California coastline, where encounters with dolphins, sea lions, and even whales are common.
Designed for graduates of the Learn to Sail Course, this hands-on program develops the knowledge and confidence needed for day sailing and coastal cruising. Students will head out to sea on the very first day of class and gain practical experience in a variety of essential sailing skills, including:- sail trim and sail handling
- anchoring techniques
- VHF radio operations
- reefing procedures
- outboard motor operation
- docking and maneuvering
- crew-overboard recovery
- weather awareness and forecasting
- basic chart reading and navigation
- coastal cruising skills
Instruction is conducted aboard a Catalina 22' sailboat and combines classroom learning with extensive on-the-water training.
COURSE MATERIALS & BENEFITSIncluded with registration:
- US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook
- US Sailing Logbook
- one-year membership with US Sailing
- US Sailing Keelboat Certification
- United States Naval Sailing Association Qualification B Skipper
- qualification to rent Catalina 22' sailboats for day sailing
- eligibility to participate in fleet cruises, including trips to Dana Point, Mission Bay and Catalina
PREREQUISITES
Completion of the Learn to Sail Course or successful challenge of the program prior to the course start date.
DURATION
October 17, 18, and 25.
COURSE FEE
$375 per participant includes all course materials and books
REFUND POLICY
Refunds requested more than 7 days before class or event will be issued to the original payment method. Within 7 days of class starting, a MCCS/RecTrac credit will be issued. If MCCS cancel the class, full refunds will be issued to the original payment method