Novice Sailing Class

The Edison Boat Club offers all members, their families, and guests the opportunity to learn to experience the thrill and challenge of sailing.

Novice sailing courses are offered beginning in April by experienced Club instructors who begin by teaching the basics of sailing equipment and safe boat handling. Students then take to the water and experience the thrill of sailing through in boat instruction.

The classes run every week rain or shine-
Thursday nights, April 7- till the boats are pulled from the water in the fall.
Session: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

• Sailing Brochure
• EBC 2011 Class/Race Series Schedule

Novice Class Instructors:

Advanced Sailing Program

Sailors will expand their knowledge of boat handling techniques and racing. Advanced theory of sail shape, spinnaker flying, effects of wind and currents, the techniques that effect boat speed, and racing rules will be covered.

Sailors will leave this class with the ability to sail effectively and efficiently at all points of sail and deal with a variety of obstacles and conditions. In-water sailing time will be available in the Club’s new high-performance Ultima 20.

The advanced classes run every week, and are free to members who pass novice class.

• Advanced Sailing Flyer