The Performance Sailing School
410.280.2040
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
This 3-hour seminar will introduce basic weather concepts, discuss the use of various weather forecasts and predictive tools available to mariners, and introduce the art of weather observation, strategy and tactics while on the water. We will gain a basic understanding of air masses, temperature and pressure gradients, wind, clouds and storms. This knowledge […] Read more
This seminar will provide you with some of the basic principles of seamanship that every boater should know. Topics will include weather and area conditions, safety equipment, knots and lines, docking, securing a boat, anchoring, towing, running aground and getting off, and avoiding collisions. We’ll also cover safety procedures, including handling heavy weather and […] 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 […] Read more