Basic Keelboat Training Program - Chris Elenbaum, River Training Coordinator
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Pentagon Sailing Club Basic Keelboat Training (aka River Training Program)
The Basic Keelboat Skipper (B-KBS) course is conducted over two consecutive weekends (approx 32 hours on the water) and two evening classes conducted between 7:00 & 9:00 PM on Thursdays before each weekend class. The course has a written test as well as a practical On-The-Water (OTW) Evaluation. Typically, a class has about 12 students, with three students and one instructor per boat. The cost for these classes (see PSC Rate Schedule) includes the textbook, logbook and other course materials. Costs help to offset class materials and boat expenses. We are confident you'll find this cost is significantly less than comparable commercial programs, representing the all-volunteer-instructor basis of PSC training.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the minimum skills necessary to safely skipper a small keelboat in designated, inshore waters, during moderate conditions. Additionally, upon the recommendation of the Senior Instructor and approval of the Training Commodore, you will be qualified to check-out one of PSC’s small keelboats for personal use.
The club also has basic keelboat skipper challenge procedure, where a member with previous training and experience can be awarded the B-KBS qualification without taking the course. The challenge involves an on-the-water evaluation by a club instructor and successful completion of the B-KBS written exam. The cost for challenging the B-KBS qualification is $50.The B-KBS courses are easily our most popular events. Make your reservations today so that you don't miss out! Contact Chris Elenbaum, the PSC River Training Coordinator.
Roger Hammer
Training Commodore
How to sign up for Basic Sailing Classes:
Return to top1. Contact Chris Elenbaum, the PSC River Training Coordinator.
2. Print and fill out a River Activities Registration Form for the class.
3. Mail your completed River Activities Registration Form and your payment to:Larry Paulson
PSC Treasurer
1318 Mistyvale Street
Herndon, VA 20170-3629Note: Cost is posted on the PSC Rate Schedule Page. Make checks payable to Pentagon Sailing Club and specify for which class. Sign up early so you will not miss out!
2008 Basic Keelboat (B-KBS) Class Schedule: (Please note that SOME of the days & dates of the classroom sessions are changing to Thursday evenings because of the change of the PSC monthly membership meetings to Wednesday evenings!!)
Class No. 1 (25/03/2008 - Class 1 is now full!)
Evening Classroom Sessions - Wednesday 7 May and Wednesday 14 May (7-9 PM) (Note day & date change!!)
Weekend On-The-Water Sessions - 10/11 and 17/18 May (8 AM – 5 PM)
Class No. 2 (15/04/2008 - Class 2 is now full!)
Evening Classroom Sessions – Wednesday 11 June and Thursday 19 June (7-9 PM) (Note day & date change!!)
Weekend On-The-Water Sessions – 14/15 and 21/22 June (8 AM – 5 PM)
Class No. 3 (16/04/2008 - New Class Added to Schedule!!)
Evening Classroom Sessions – Wednesday 13 August and Thursday 21 August (7-9 PM)
Weekend On-The-Water Sessions – 16/17 and 23/24 August (8 AM – 5 PM)
Class No. 4
Evening Classroom Sessions – Wednesday 10 September and Thursday 18 September (7-9 PM) (Note day & date change!!)
Weekend On-The-Water Sessions – 13/14 and 20/21 Sept (8 AM – 5 PM)
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