DESCRIPTION: This is an informal way to Learn to Crew or Sail a Sloop by sailing with an experienced HSC member who owns a “sloop” (a two-sail sailboat with a single mast).  Sloops offer more room than a Sunfish, making it easy to bring friends and family of all ages and comfort levels and work together to manage multiple sails as a team.

WHAT YOU LEARN: On land, you will support the skipper (captain of a small boat) with rigging and unrigging the boat.  On the water, you will learn how to adjust the sails, tack, jibe, and balance the boat with body weight.  Participate in Sunday afternoon races and social sails with other club members on a Flying Scot or other sloop.

BRING:  Life jacket (Coast Guard-approved), closed-toe water shoes, sunscreen, water, lunch, sunglasses (if desired) with a safety strap. 

REGISTRATION:  

• Email Henry at hsccommodore@sailhsc.org to coordinate an available Sunday for a Learn to Sail a Sloop session with him or one of our experienced sloop owners.
• Alternatively: Use the Team Reach Flying Scot Group (FlyingScotHSC) to request a Sunday Learn to Sail a Sloop session.  Provide your available Sundays and someone will reach back to you to confirm a date.