Knotty by Nature: Sailing for Beginners
Art by Luke Atkinson
In hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of sailing, including:
- Vocabulary: The names of parts of the boat and the terms for what you do with them;
- Points of Sail: How you position the sails relative to the wind;
- Safety: Basic rules re: rights of way, avoiding scurvy, and man overboard;
- Local Sailing Clubs: If you’re interested in learning more, we’ll tell you who to contact.
Renting a Flying Scot sailboat, which holds six people, costs $60 and will be divided among the crew of each boat. Please bring cash, sunblock, water and sunglasses, and wear weather-appropriate clothing. Children over the age of 8 are welcome if accompanied by a parent.
Please note that the class is NOT at the Washington Sailing Marina near Reagan Airport. Here’s the map for where we’ll be: https://goo.gl/maps/56dQZByAD3U2.
Location
Mariner Sailing School at Belle Haven Marina
6401 George Washington Memorial Parkway
Alexandria,
VA
The marina is just south of Alexandria. GPS directions might incorrectly take you to Arlington. Please note that this is NOT the Airport Marina!
Past event
Instructor
Amanda Leslie is a former KCDC dojo member. She now lives in Philly and works at Drexel. Come visit!