The Performance Sailing School
410.280.2040
Navionics App This seminar will provide you with an overview of the basic features of the Navionics App for smartphones and tablets. Some of the features that will be covered in this seminar are: How to subscribe to Navionics maps and load them onto your device, how to search for locations such as marinas, restaurants […] Read more
The VHF radio is one of the most important safety items we have on our boats. This short seminar will help you understand and confidently use this important communication tool. We will cover VHF radio strengths and limitations, basic radio controls, proper channel usage, various routine and distress calls, use of the USCG Rescue […] Read more
Coastal Navigation Seminar This is an ideal course for anyone who wants to develop a solid foundation in navigation principles. The curriculum for this seminar will cover charts and features, compass errors, plotting, triangulation, dead reckoning, route planning, tides, current vectors, aids to navigation and an introduction to electronic navigation. This course includes US Sailing […] Read more
Unlock the mystery of how and why sailboats work. This seminar will help you understand everything from powering up in light air to depowering when it gets heavy, causes of weather helm and how to balance the boat, effects of all trim adjustments for both Main and Jib sails including visual clues to know when […] Read more
This seminar will cover the US Coast Guard Nautical Rules of the Road. Whether you are a sailor or power boater, this is essential rules of the road knowledge that applies to everyone on navigable waters. We will cover basic terms and definitions, steering and sailing rules (both in normal and restricted visibility), right-of-way situations, […] Read more