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Handy Boat Sailing Center
Coming in the Summer of 2010 is our new sailing school and boat chartering
program.
Checkout the Lessons and Charter sections of this web site for more details.
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These courses are offered through Capt. Lyman Stuart, LLC which is an independent
business located at Handy Boat. All lessons will be conducted on a 30' Pearson sloop.
Sunset and Day Sails are also available. See the
Charter
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Beginner Sailing
| Description: |
This is an introductory course to sailing allowing you to feel
confident in sailing a boat of about 20 to 30 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters. A preparatory
standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required.
Includes Sailing Fundamentals textbook.
Full Description
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| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Cost: |
$495.00 Cash, Check, or
Order Online |
| Duration: |
12 Hours |
| Schedule: |
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Fridays: 5:30-7:30pm (Classroom)
Saturdays & Sundays: Noon-5 (On the water)
or can be scheduled to meet your timeframe
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| Description: |
This is a more advanced course allowing you to feel confident to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary
powered sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. Includes
a 3 hour Navigation Course.
Full Description
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| Prerequisites: |
Some sailing experience |
| Cost: |
$550.00 Cash, Check, or
Order Online |
| Duration: |
16 Hours |
| Schedule: |
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Fridays: 5:30-8:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 11am-5:30pm
or can be scheduled to meet your timeframe
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| Description: |
If you've taken sailing lessons before or learned how to sail on your own, but want time on the water
with an instructor to learn the finer points of sailing and brush up on your skills,
this Adult Refresher will help you do that.
You'll practice getting on and off a mooring, trimming the sails, review safety procedures
and right-of-way rules, gain more confidence in your sailing ability, and more.
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| Prerequisites: |
Some sailing experience |
| Cost: |
$240.00 |
| Duration: |
5 Hours |
| Schedule: |
Call (207) 615-6917 or email lstuart1@maine.rr.com to schedule
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| Description: |
I offer personalized training to fit your skill level, sailing interests, and specific needs.
Private lessons are available from basic to advanced sailing and are offered by arrangement.
These lessons are booked in a minimum of 2-hour time slots. Lessons
can be on your vessel or mine. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Cost: |
$50.00/hr |
| Duration: |
2 Hour minimum |
| Schedule: |
Call (207) 615-6917 or email lstuart1@maine.rr.com to schedule
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| Description: |
This is an introductory course in marine navigation. You will learn chart symbols,
reading charts, tides, currents, plotting between points, calculating distance, speed or time.
An invaluable course for anyone who plans to be on the water in Maine.
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| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Cost: |
$70.00 |
| Duration: |
3 Hours |
| Schedule: |
TBD
NOTE: If you would like a private lesson, a class can
be scheduled to meet your timeframe.
Call (207) 615-6917 or email lstuart1@maine.rr.com to register or request this course
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| Description: |
This is an advance sail trim class so you can move to the next level in your sailing experience.
The course will cover:
- Upwind sail trim in all wind conditions and proper boat balance
- Down wind sail trim and proper boat balance
- Proper helming in all wind conditions
- Rigging and tuning for light and heavy wind conditions
- Course setting and proper tacking angles
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| Prerequisites: |
Some sailing experience |
| Cost: |
$360.00 |
| Duration: |
Onboard class room and hands on sailing on board a J-29 will take 6 hours
in two three hour sessions |
| Schedule: |
On demand
Call (207) 615-6917 or email lstuart1@maine.rr.com to schedule |
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Certificate Courses
These are certificate courses from Handy Boat Sailing Center. A full
description can be viewed by clicking the link at the end of the course
description text.
The schedule for these courses can be viewed by clicking the schedule
link. This will show you what dates are available along with the number of
slots still open.
Registration Form
Please fill out and send us the
Registration Form or use the online
Request Form found on the Schedule Page.
Waiver Form
Our waiver form must be signed and kept on file with us. If you have not
completed a waiver form, please print and bring it with you to your first
class. This form require
Acrobat Reader to
view.
Rate This School
Submit a review of the school based on your own experience.
Click the link Sailing School Reviewer
and then click the SUBMIT A REVIEW tab at the top of the page.
Questions
Contact me at (207) 615-6917 or email me at lstuart1@maine.rr.com
if you have any questions regarding any of the programs.
Customized classes can also be arranged.
Instructor
I am a licensed Captain and a Certified Sailing Instructor with American
Sailing Association with several years of sailing experience.
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