offshore sailing course

This course is intended for those who would like to sail and race on X-dimension in the 2013 season. The course will cover topics such as racing tactics and strategies, yacht preparation, life aboard at sea, navigation, weather, communication, and safety.

The course will be held at the Sailing Pavilion.

PREREQUISITES:

Each participant should complete the Nauticed.org Skipper course and email the certificate of completion to bluewater-skippers@mit.edu. MITNA has arranged a discounted $25 rate for this online course. Please use the MITNA discount code to receive the discount. If you do not have MIT certificates to view the discount code, or if this price is a financial hardship, please contact the bluewater skippers.  The nauticed.org course should be completed before the 15 January session.

Please print out a Bluewater Crew Rating Checklist and bring it with you to the class.

This event is part of MIT's Bluewater Sailing program.

It takes place aboard X-Dimension, MIT's 43-foot sailboat. To sign up for this event, please visit the Registration Page, or contact the organizer/skipper for this event.

If you've never sailed on X-Dimension, we strongly recommend you read the Bluewater FAQ!

Questions about this event? Please contact the event organizer(s):