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BASIC KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION
The Basic Keelboat Certification is a learn-to-sail course. No prior sailing experience is required. You will learn the fundamental principles of a safe, confident day sailing aboard our 23’ Sonar keelboat in light to moderate winds. Enjoy a beautiful day on the water and see your confidence grow from day one to that of a competent sailor by the end of the six-day (18-hour) course. Basic Keelboat Online brings the material to life with interactive content and lively graphics. It’s based on the Basic Keelboat textbook and includes quizzes and a written test. The on-the-water test includes holding a steady course, person-in-the-water drills, points of sail, tacking, jibing, basic navigational rules, and more. Cost: $990 per person. Prerequisites: None.
Terms & Conditions
1. The Basic Keelboat certification course provides 18 hours of practical sailing experience on our 23' Sonar Keelboat, accommodating up to 3 students per boat plus an instructor. Our classroom is the boat and sailing on Biscayne Bay. We avoid traditional classroom presentations.
2. Sailing lessons with Team Paradise typically last around 3 hours. To ensure that everyone has a great experience, each class requires a minimum of two (2) or three (3) students. If you sign up alone, Team Paradise will try to find another student to join you. However, if they cannot do so, the lesson may need to be canceled and rescheduled for another date. Optionally, the lesson can be shortened if only one student attends.
3. Team Paradise recommends completing all six lessons within six to eight weeks. Your enrollment will expire 360 days after purchase.
4. Schedule your first lesson at least two weeks in advance. It gives you time to begin learning ahead of your first lesson. In addition, you will gain access to BoatersExam.com and improve your sailing school experience.
5. Team Paradise requires 48 hours notice to cancel a scheduled appointment. However, we understand that unforeseen medical reasons or uncontrollable circumstances may arise, and we can make exceptions accordingly.
6. Team Paradise reserves the right to cancel any event if safety is a concern. Please remember that weather conditions in your area may differ from those on Biscayne Bay, so it's important not to assume a class is canceled. During unpredictable weather conditions, we may contact you in the morning and possibly postpone the starting time, even for one hour. We offer boats and equipment, instructors, and a sailing location so that you can enjoy a safe and fun experience. It is your responsibility to cancel and reschedule!
7. We understand how important it is to have your scheduled appointments honored, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by overbooking. Unfortunately, due to limitations in our scheduling software, there may be rare occasions when overbooking occurs. If this happens, rest assured that we will contact you within 48 hours of departure and inform you of the cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
8. Please sign our Digital Waiver #1 General Participation Waiver: https://www.teamparadise.org/sign-participation-waiver
9. Get the most out of your sailing experience: https://www.teamparadise.org/what-to-wear
10. Read our Cancellation Policy: https://www.teamparadise.org/cancellation-policy
11. Hard copies of the Basic Keelboat book can be purchased online from the US Sailing store at https://shop.ussailing.org/basic-keelboat.html
Our Basic Keelboat Certification package offers six (6) sailing lessons. Once the enrollment fee ($990 per person) has been paid, students can schedule their lessons on any available dates. The Terms & Conditions above repeat during the enrollment process.