90 ONLINE SAILING

Prerequisites: None
Description: Able to sail a Radio Controlled Sailboat in light to moderate winds conditions in familiar flat waters independently.

Learn to sail without going on the water via a Radio Controlled model sailboat. Sailing an RC model sailboat is a great and no pressure way of learning the basics of sailing and preparing you to sail a full size sailboat on the water. Adjust sails, tack, and jibe, learn about proper starts and mark roundings. This unusual, innovative class prepares you for our Basic 100 Small Boat or 105 Basic Big Boat Sailing courses. A great class for those who are a little apprehensive about learning to sail on a real on-the-water sailboat, going on the water, or because of being on a ventilator that does not allow one to go on the water. Enroll early! Space is limited.

GROUP RATE

$55/person with learn-to-sail documents

For detailed learn-to-sail book add $25

INDIVIDUAL RATE

$100/HR for first 2 hours of each day instructed, & 50/HR after 2nd HR. Add $100 if we have to come to you within Kootenai or Spokane Counties.

ALL purchases are final. Weather - Not Guaranteed, Rain-checks given when instructor/captain/skipper cancels service(s) due to weather, etc. (Good for one year). Prices are subject to change without notice! Classes and fees are NOT transferable to other classes/courses and private lessons, or to any other service SAIL Marine may or does offer!

NOTICE! This class typically takes place at the River Stone pond near the Regal Cinemas off of NW Blvd. within the city of Coeur d'Alene Idaho.

Prerequisites: None
Description: Able to sail a centerboard monohull or multihull sailboat of 0-20' with no auxiliary power in light to moderate winds and sea/lake conditions in familiar waters independently. SOME COURSE ON OUR CALENDAR BELOW WILL EITHER BE DESIGNATED SMALL BOAT OR HOBIE ISLAND COURSES. If you do not know what a Hobie Island is click here.

Class on a Rainy Day (Access Dinghy 303 &  2.3 pictured)

The Basic Small Boat sailing course is a 9 hour course that teaches the fundamentals of sailing. Students learn about safety on the water, the parts of a sailboat, the basics of how to rig a sailboat, boat handling skills, wind awareness, sailing directions, basic rules of the waterways, and how to tie knots commonly used in sailing. The 9 hour course includes on-the water instruction with monohulls and multihulls; See equipment info! or Hobie Islands; See equipment info! All students taking the 9 hour course will be required to take a capsize/swim test or those with disAbilities will take a float test while wearing a life jacket. The capsize/swim and float test is designed to help the student feel comfortable in the water with a capsized dinghy and build confidence in the safety of a life jacket. All course are accessible to persons with disAbilities as possible - please contacts us before taking the class to make sure we can accommodate your particular disAbility. Upon successful completion of the Basic Sailing Course, students have the benefit of fulfilling the skills necessary to learn the basic of sail boating and you gain the skills to be a competent and safe sailor. Once a youth successfully completes the course he/she receives a certificate indicating that he/she is an honorary pirate. To successfully complete the course the student must pass both a written and an on-the-water test (if seeking certificate of completion). Class size is limited to 12 students OR larger group sizes if associated with an agency / organization that supplies supportive staff, etc. Students can purchase our "learn-to-sail book" the official learn to sail book of our Sailing course, or use their own sailing book.  Books and sailing products can be purchased at www.sailcda.com or on the first day of the class. Also students are allowed to come to our SAIL Marine store to utilize our physical sailing simulator to increase their sail trim, sailing angles, and tacking and jibing skills.

SEE ITEMS TO BRING DURING THE SAILING CLASS NEAR THE END OF THIS WEB PAGE/BELOW!

ATTENTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $100/PERSON ONE CAN ADD A 2 HR TRAILERABLE INSTRUCTION TO PREPARE YOU FOR ON THE ROAD TRAILERING, RIGGING/DE-RIGGING @ SAIL MARINE STORE PARKING LOT.

GROUP RATE

$175/person with learn-to-sail documents

For detailed learn-to-sail book add $20

INDIVIDUAL RATE

$100/HR for first 2 hours of each day instructed, & 75/HR after 2nd HR. Add $100 if we have to come to you within Kootenai or Spokane Counties.

ALL purchases are final. Weather - Not Guaranteed, Rain-checks given when instructor/captain/skipper cancels service(s) due to weather, etc. (Good for one year). Prices are subject to change without notice! Classes and fees are NOT transferable to other classes/courses and private lessons, or to any other service SAIL Marine may or does offer!

HOBIE ISLAND CLASS

PICTURE FROM ONE OF OUR CLASSES ON A LIGHT WIND DAY (HOBIE WAVE CATAMARANS PICTURED)

This course is for persons wanting to learn basic sailing skills for keelboat OR catamaran, & trimaran (multihulls) sailing and/or for person wanting to expand on their sailing skills. Welcome aboard for the sailing adventure of a lifetime on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene. Hoist the sails, capture the wind and find a new passion. Learn to sail with skill and confidence in our 12 hour course (try our 1 or 1.5 hour intro to sailing course) with your patient and friendly Sailing Instructor.  Tuition includes 12 hours of sailing instruction, learn-to-sail booklet, utilization of our physical sailing simulator, Catalina 22 or Reynolds 33 catamaran, and equipment. A comprehensive learn-to-sail book is available for an additional cost or bring your own book. Upon completion of the 9 hour series, you’ll receive a certificate of your new abilities.  Participants must have basic swimming ability or comfortable floating in a life jacket. Come dressed for the outdoors (jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses) with deck shoes or non-marking athletic shoes. Let’s go sailing! The boat used for this course is our Catalina 22 Sport Keelboat OR Reynolds 33 Catamaran. All courses are accessible to persons with disAbilities as possible - please contacts us before taking the class to make sure we can accommodate your particular disAbility. Our Reynolds 33 Catamaran is preferred by sailors with disAbilities due to it's low angle of heeling as compared to a keelboat and it's more accommodating seating. This is also a great course for those wanting to learn to sail a dinghy but do not want to deal with the cold water or purchase a lot of cold weather sailing gear yet.

Classes during the summer (June-Aug) our taught on our 33' catamaran due to lighter wind conditions. Our catamaran performs far better in the summer than any keelboat due to its high performance rig and low wetted surface. Its hard to learn to sail with little wind but not on our 33' catamaran.

SEE ITEMS TO BRING DURING THE SAILING CLASS NEAR THE END OF THIS WEB PAGE/BELOW!

ATTENTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $100/PERSON ONE CAN ADD TRAILERABLE INSTRUCTION TO PREPARE YOU FOR ON THE ROAD TRAILERING, LAUNCH/RETRIEVAL, RIGGING/DE-RIGGING.

This class is offered as a group course or an individual can schedule a private lesson (see private instruction rate below).

GROUP RATE

$275/person for 9 hour lesson with learn-to-sail documents

$50/person for on-and-off trailer instruction.

For detailed learn-to-sail book add $25

INDIVIDUAL RATE

$100/HR for first 2 hours of each day instructed, & 75/HR after 2nd HR. Add $100 if we have to come to you within Kootenai or Spokane Counties.

ALL purchases are final. Weather - Not Guaranteed, Rain-checks given when instructor/captain/skipper cancels service(s) due to weather, etc. (Good for one year). Prices are subject to change without notice! Classes and fees are NOT transferable to other classes/courses and private lessons, or to any other service SAIL Marine may or does offer!

OUR CATALINA 22 SPORT

STUDENTS SAILING OUR 33 FOOT CATAMARAN

200 COASTAL CRUISING / NAVIGATION / CATAMARAN
Prerequisites: None (recommended you take course 105)
Description: Participants can take this course as just an adventure trip or as a learn-to-sail/cruise course. Able to sail and navigate a sailboat/catamaran 30'-50' with auxiliary power in moderate to high winds and sea conditions in coastal waters independently. This course applies to all types of sailing, i.e. keelboats & cruising or high performance multihulls.

$1195/person for 4 Day Lesson/Adventure with learn-to-sail documents

For detailed learn-to-sail book add $25

ALL purchases are final. Weather - Not Guaranteed, Rain-checks given when instructor/captain/skipper cancels service(s) due to weather, etc. (Good for one year). Prices are subject to change without notice! Classes and fees are NOT transferable to other classes/courses and private lessons, or to any other service SAIL Marine may or does offer!