The Performance Sailing School
410.280.2040
The Basic Keelboat course is the most comprehensive learn to sail course there is. We start the keelboat course on board the boat, introducing you to the basic parts of the boat and how to rig the sails. Next, we'll help you develop wind awareness and its relationship to the boat. You will get underway […] Read more
The Performance Sailing 3-Day course is designed to provide more detail on how to shape and trim sails to make a sailboat sail efficiently and faster. This class will concentrate on boat handling under sail to include refining how to shape the sails for light, moderate and heavy wind using various sail controls that are […] Read more
Fun, Easy, Exciting - Start Sailing Now! J World Annapolis' Sailing Fundamentals course is the perfect way for you to start sailing today. This two-day course is a great introduction for the person who wants to discover the exciting sport of sailing or become a more competent and helpful crew without committing to a full-length […] Read more
Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats. Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats. You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches. You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, […] Read more
The Basic Keelboat course is the most comprehensive learn to sail course there is. We start the keelboat course on board the boat, introducing you to the basic parts of the boat and how to rig the sails. Next, we'll help you develop wind awareness and its relationship to the boat. You will get underway […] Read more
J World Annapolis' US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification course is a great way to the build skills to cruise for extended adventures and unlock worldwide chartering opportunities. Get ready for a cruising adventure in the Chesapeake Bay while earning your US Sailing Certification In addition to the topics taught in our3-Day Basic Cruising course, our […] Read more
The Basic Keelboat course is the most comprehensive learn to sail course there is. We start the keelboat course on board the boat, introducing you to the basic parts of the boat and how to rig the sails. Next, we'll help you develop wind awareness and its relationship to the boat. You will get underway […] Read more
What is convective weather and what ingredients are needed for deep convection to develop. Anatomy of a supercell: lifecycle, structure, wind fields, associated hazards. Airmass thunderstorms vs. Squall lines (frontal weather, derechos) Seabreeze and its effect on squall lines. Radar basics: using onboard and doppler radar to assess risk and timing of thunderstorm arrival. Satellite: […] Read more
Our basic keelboat/2-weekend format is designed for those who want a comprehensive Learn to Sail course but are unable to take a course with us on weekdays. Upon successful completion of Basic Keelboat, graduates will have successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple day sailing keelboat in familiar waters in light […] Read more
The Basic Keelboat course is the most comprehensive learn to sail course there is. We start the keelboat course on board the boat, introducing you to the basic parts of the boat and how to rig the sails. Next, we'll help you develop wind awareness and its relationship to the boat. You will get underway […] Read more
