April 19-20, 2008 April 19-20, 2008 You want to go sailing. You understand tacking and jibing. You can recite the points of sail without thinking. Yet when it is time to return the boat to her slip, your heartrate quickens and your grip on the wheel tightens. Perhaps it has been a few months and you are not sure you remember all the principles. Maybe you have never even docked a sailing yacht before!
We have a weekend course designed to help you understand the theories and to help you decide how to use the behavior of the boat to help you get her into a slip or alongside a pier or bulkhead.
On the first day, we will cover the following topics through discussion and hands-on learning:
Don't worry if you don't know the terms. You Will! We will simply explain...in plain terms...what makes sailboats move the way they do. Then you will reinforce that knowledge with hands-on practice. The goal is to anticipate the boat's movement rather than just wish for it. At the end of the first day, you will know how the boat will respond to applying power in both directions and to various dockline configurations. You will also know how to apply this experience to working the boat backwards into a slip.
The second day, we will work on crew management. That is, you will learn how to prepare your crew and communicate with them during various maneuvers. Preparation is the key. Both your vessel and your crew must be ready to execute a drama-free approach to a slip or dock. Feel the pride the comes from completing a landing slowly and quietly...as it should be done!
At the end of the course, you will receive individual feedback on your performance to help you leverage your skills and further develop any weak areas.
We will have four berths available to start. We will add a boat if we have sufficient interest. However, space is limited to a maximum of10 students in this class. We must have at least 4 students to confirm the class. Each berth will cost $275. That includes a berth on a mid-size cruising sailboat, instructional materials, and highly experienced and certified instructors. Food, fuel, and holding tank pump-out are NOT included. Common expenses like fuel and pump-out will be shared by each crew at the end of the course. Given the short class and the fact that we are staying in the marina overnight, each person will be responsible for his or her own food.
The class will be held at Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace, MD. That is less than 3 hours from Central New Jersey. Fill out the form below to register for the class. If you have any questions, contact us online by clicking here or call Dave at 973.479.3346 or Rob at 908.672.3609.
A refresher class is a great way to shake off the winter rust and begin your sailing season!
Sailing Dates: 
April 19-20, 2008 Pre-board on April 18
Price : $275 per person double occupancy with a minimum of 4 paying clients per boat. This includes a berth on the training vessel, instructional materials, and an instructor.
Deposit : $150 will reserve your billet. Cancellations less than 40 days before departure incur a fee of $50. Cancellations less than 30 days before departure result in a loss of all monies paid unless the berth can be filled. Final payment is due 30 days before departure.
Reservations: Please complete the form below. We will hold your reservation for 7 days or until we receive a deposit check covering everyone in your party. Your deposit check should include $150 for each person in your party and be made payable to Custom Float Plans. Send your checks to Rob Chichester, 487 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876-3128. A final payment of $125 is due on or before March 30, 2008. Cancellation after that date will result in a loss of all monies paid unless we can fill the berth. Once we receive your reservation, we will get in touch with you to confirm your information and answer any questions. Alternatively you can call Dave at 973.479.3346 or Rob at 908.672.3609.
Any questions? Send us an email or call us at 908.672.3609.
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