Women's Sailing Programs - Sailing Strong

Women’s Sailing Programs

Crew Like a Pro | Take the Helm | Build Confidence | Own Your Own Boat

Yes, you can! Sailing continues to grow, and the participation of women as crew, skippers and boat owners is increasing steadily. We are here to keep that momentum going! Our women’s sailing programs let you learn from women instructors, enjoy girls’ weekends, or organize women’s week charters – the options are endless!

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Crew Like a Pro

At first glance, all of the things you need to do to get a sailboat moving can be intimidating. It’s important to know that every sailor has been there! Why does everything have a different name, and what is this sailing language? Which line does what? How does one use a winch, and what the heck is that anyway? Why does the boat tip over so much?

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Session Details:

Three 3-hour sessions
$699 per person (+hst)
Min 2 – Max 4 persons per session

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Take the Helm

Looking to gain the skills and confidence to skipper your boat? For many sailors, once they’ve mastered the intricacies of crewing, the desire to take the helm builds. Now that you know how it all works, it is a special thrill to finally put it all together!

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Session Details:

Four 3-hour on-water sessions
$899 per person (+hst)
Min 2 – Max 4 persons per session

Let’s Talk Helming

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Building Confidence

You’ve learned how to sail and to skipper – now it’s about building confidence, and the best way to do that is to get out on the water!

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Session Details:

4 hour confidence builder sessions
$325 per person (+hst)
Min 2 – Max 4 persons per session

Let’s Talk Confidence

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Owning Your Own Boat

You’ve become passionate about sailing, skilled in crewing and gained the confidence to take the helm – so now you’ve decided it’s time to own your own boat! Congratulations, this is an amazing step in your sailing journey. So, what now? There are many things to figure out: size, year, make, model, sail configuration, keel design, maintenance, winterizing, etc. It may all seem daunting, but we’re here to help!

women's sailing programs -owning a sailboat - sailboat in slings

Session Details:

5 hour one-on-one session
$500 (+hst)

Let’s Talk Ownership

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