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Course FAQs
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Do we still sail if the weather is bad? |
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We sail in all weather as long as the conditions are safe and conducive to learning as determined by the BSC Manager. |
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What is the cancellation/reschedule policy? |
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Students may cancel or reschedule courses any time before the commitment date. You will receive notice of your commitment date with your course registration confirmation. In general, the commitment date is 14 days prior to start (30 days for the Cruising Course, Coastal Passage Making, and Offshore Passage Making). After the commitment date no cancellations are allowed and the course may not be rescheduled.
Cancellation of a water-session in the five week Learn To Sail requires 48 hours advance notice. Last-minute cancellation of a water session results in a $50 charge. |
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What should I bring to class? |
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Bring materials for taking notes in class. For your on-the-water sessions, come prepared to sail in the current conditions. Items to remember are sun block, non-skid (white soled) sneakers or sailing shoes, and adequate clothing for the day's conditions. Student foul weather gear is available (rain jackets and pants). |
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Will I get wet? |
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Probably not very wet, but it is boating after all. Certainly, you should only wear clothing that you don't mind getting wet. For windy days when there is spray and rainy days we provide foul weather gear. |
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Do I get to use the boats after I graduate? |
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Students enrolled in the Learn to Sail course or in one of the Macro Programs are entitled to use of the boats outside of class. Students enrolled in the Learn to Sail Course receive a Free 35-Day Student Membership. Students enrolled in a Macro Program receive a Free 45-Day student membership. |
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Will I be certified when I graduate? |
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When you complete your course you will receive a certificate of graduation from the Boston Sailing Center. You may use the sailing center as a reference in future courses, memberships, or boat charters. In addition, the Boston Sailing Center offers optional certification from both US Sailing and the American Sailing Association at 4 levels - Basic Keelboat Certification, Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, and Coastal Navigation. |
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Does one have to be a member to take a course? |
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No, our courses are open to members and non-members alike. However, members do receive a 10% discount off all BSC Courses. |
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Do you offer any Group Discounts or Course Packages? |
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Yes, we offer both. Groups of two or more who sign up together for the same course qualify for discounts of 20% off the course fee after one student has purchased the course at full price (in other words, it's full price for the first person and 20% off for each additional person).
For information on discounted Course Packages, see our Macro Programs. |
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Tell me about your Instructors. |
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At the Boston Sailing Center we consider our teaching staff to be one of our greatest assets. Each member of the teaching staff has been carefully selected for those qualities which make top-notch instructors. They are friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable in sailing. They have cruised and raced extensively and are certified by US Sailing, the governing body of the sport. |
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