Cruising Catamaran Spinnaker Clinic

Spinnakers are gorgeous, powerful, and to many sailors, a bit vexing. How to control all that free-floating power with the limited sail control lines is the essence of sailing’s life-long learning curve, and too often these sails stay in their bags because sailors find the prospect just a tad too daunting.

Class Length6 HoursStudentsMax 4PrerequisitesASA 101 & 103 or a reasonable amount of boating experience.Location(s)San Diego Bay, Sunroad Marina

WCM is offering you a way to beat this paradigm, and make the most of that big, beautiful sail, whether aboard a catamaran, or your monohull (the biggest difference being no pole on a cat). Come along for a fun and fascinating afternoon with the pretty sail, and walk away with new skills and confidence.

Spinnaker Class Syllabus

  • Spinnaker applications (when, where and what wind speed & sea state)
  • Types of Spinnakers (asymmetrical, full, pole/no pole)
  • The layout (Getting it setup and prepped for deployment)
  • Setting & Dousing
  • Gybing the kite (inside/outside)

Price: $495/person

Including all taxes and fees*

 

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Details, Terms and Conditions – Please Read

FOCUSED ATTENTION

In order to provide the best experience for our students, we limit our class size to four students with a minimum of three students. If we have less than three students, we will need to reschedule your class. We offer non-participants the opportunity to share a cabin and enjoy the adventure with our students for half price. We also offer the opportunity for our students to book the whole boat with family and friends for a private class.

COME PREPARED

It is required that you purchase and review the course materials prior to the start of your class. This will greatly enhance your experience and confidence once you are onboard the boats. You will be expected to complete a written exam in addition to the onboard skills test while onboard. It is highly recommended you complete the practice tests in the course materials to best prepare you for the journey ahead.

You can purchase the ASA Course Materials here: https://asa.com/textbooks/

NO HASSLES

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, and tuition will be paid in full prior to the beginning of class. WCM will charge the balance to the credit card on file 30 days prior to the first day of your scheduled class, or you can pay the balance online.

Detailed Payment/Cancellation Policy Here »

If you book online, a 6% fee will be added by the third-party provider of this reservation service. This fee is not collected by WCM, and in most cases is non-refundable. Prices are subject to change without notice.

BECAUSE STUFF HAPPENS

Please understand that your change/rescheduling affects all other enrolled students, some of whom may have already purchased airfare, hotel accommodations, and taken time off work to attend this class. Your changes also affect your instructor’s schedule, as well as boat scheduling, having made the boat unavailable for charter during the scheduled class time.

If you must reschedule, you can request alternate dates up to 60 days before the start of your scheduled class. There are no refunds offered if you cancel within 60 days of your class. However, you may reschedule your class booking with a 20% rescheduling fee, allowing you to book another date up to one year from your original class start date.

Detailed WCM Cancellation Policy [PDF] »

BEST WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY… BUT

While San Diego enjoys some of the fairest and most consistently good weather in the USA, we will on rare occasions have to postpone a class due to inclement weather. This decision is made at the discretion of the sailing instructor and management of WCM Sailing School. If a decision to postpone a class is made, it is done so with the safety and comfort of of our clients in mind. If foul weather is forecast we urge you to contact us for an update.

EXPERIENCE LIVEABOARD LIFE: AIRBNB ON THE WATER

Any overnight multi-day class includes overnights onboard our beautifully maintained and charter-ready catamarans. We provide bedding, linens, galley supplies, and provisions so all you have to bring is your duffel!

ENJOY OUR LOCATION

Our ASA Students have exclusive access to the beautiful amenities at Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina, including gated parking, free wifi, pool and hot tub, gym facilities and showers, all easy walking distance to a number of great restaurants and nightlife spots.

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Our Locations

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA
955 Harbor Island Drive
Suite 180
San Diego, CA 92101
619.365.4326

LORETO/PUERTO ESCONDIDO, BCS, MEXICO
Calle Bahia de Las Palmas
Puerto Escondido 23894
Baja California Sur, Mexico
US Phone: 619.365.4326

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