Development Sails
Has it been awhile since you last sailed? Or have you recently taken a course and need more time on the water to solidify your skills?
A Development Sail is for you if you fit into one of these four scenarios:
You have successfully completed a course and would like more practice to increase confidence prior to chartering.
You are planning to undergo an Evaluation Sail and want to ensure that you are prepared to succeed.
Your instructor has recommended more practice in one or more skill areas in order for you to complete a certification or Evaluation Sail.
Some time has passed since you've sailed or earned your certification and you would like a refresher of the essential skills.
We offer three types of Development Sails:
Sportboat < 30’ - Prerequisite: US Sailing Basic Cruising or ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing
Cruising Boat > 30’ - Prerequisite: US Sailing Bareboat Cruising or ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising
Spinnaker - Prerequisite: Asymmetrical Spinnaker Clinic or equivalent experience.
These are full-day sessions that run from 9:00am - 4:30pm with a break for lunch in our clubroom. You will have 2 to 3 classmates and an instructor on board to help you improve your skills and confidence in departing, docking, maneuvering in close quarters, crew overboard recovery, reefing underway, and more. In addition to our “general practice” Development Sails, we can also organize clinics with targeted topics in mind — crew overboard recovery, reefing underway, and docking/marina procedures are all common areas that sailors seek extra training for.
Students may certify upon successful completion of particular skills during the session, though this is not the intended goal of the sail.
Development Sail Prices
Sportboat < 30’: members $245, non-members $295
Cruising Boat > 30’ (Silver/Gold Fleet): members $275, non-members $335
Spinnaker: members $245, non-members $295
Because most everyone could use a Development Sail at some point, they are a frequent offering on our Schedule.
Do you have questions or would like some help signing up for an upcoming Development Sail? Call our friendly office at (510) 831-1800 or email us at inspire@inspiresailing.com.
Enroll in a Development Sail to practice the Crew Overboard Recovery maneuver, reefing underway, departing and docking, and more. Practice makes perfect!