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Basic Sail Course Information

  

The Basic Sail course consists of an orientation session, lecture content, and On-the-Water (OTW) classes. OTW classes are held on Meadow Lake at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.


The goal of TASCA's Basic Sail course is for students to be able to rig, de-rig, and sail a boat solo by the final session.

The minimum age for the Basic Sail program is 16.


Registration for the 2026 season will open in April. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attendance at all scheduled sessions is required. Make-up dates are reserved for weather-related cancellations only. If you anticipate a conflict with any of the dates, please register for a different session.


For questions, contact info@sailtasca.org.


Students will choose either the Saturday or Thursday section for their OTW classes.


Contact info@sailtasca.org with any questions or concerns.


Requirements:
Sailing is an active experience. Participants need to be comfortable moving around the boat and shifting from one side to the other while sailing on the water.

We welcome all ages, but for safety, you should be able to move about the boat on your own.

If you’re unsure if the course is right for you, please contact info@sailtasca.org before registering.



For a description of the Basic Sail Course: Description 

Schedule - Summer Session (SATURDAY)


Lecture / Class Date(s)  Time
Material Pick Up & Orientation

Saturday: 6/6

10am – 12:30pm
OTW Sessions
(Saturdays)
Saturdays:
6/13, 6/20, 6/27,
7/11, 7/18, 7/25

Saturdays: 
6/13, 6/20
9:30am – 1pm

All other sessions
10am – 1pm
Make-up OTW** Saturday: 8/1
10am – 1pm


Schedule-Summer Session (Thursday)


 
Lecture / Class Date(s) Time
Material Pick Up & Orientation
Saturday: 6/6
10am –12:30pm
OTW Sessions
(Thursday)
Thursdays:
6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9,
7/16, 7/23

Thursdays:
6pm – 9pm
Make-up OTW** Thursday: 7/30
 6pm – 9pm

* Students to choose either a weekday or Saturday for their OTW sessions.

** The make-up OTW will only be held if a regular OTW session has to be cancelled due to weather.


Refund Policy:
We understand that plans change. Cancellations made at least 3 weeks before the class start date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the class start date are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued once the course has begun.




To register follow one of these links. 


For any questions with registration or payment, please contact us at info@sailtasca.org.

TASCA Basic Sail Program Summer Session (SATURDAYS)

TASCA Basic Sail Program Summer Session (Thursdays)