YANKEE CLIPPER SAILING
sailing school & sailboat technical / repair
GO GREEN & MARINE!
Enjoy the wind and the waves without engine noise, vibration, exhaust fumes,
and big gasoline bills. Let Mother Nature motivate your boat...
Feel the sense of independence that comes from skillfully handling a boat under press of sail.
Sailing is an activity which combines tradition and technology. It can be both relaxing
and exhilarating, always rewarding. Sailing is about being part of the environment and working
within it, using natural elements of weather and classic physics to get where you are going.
Sailing is also a social activity that builds strong bonds and friendships between sailors; sailing
together, racing, sharing experiences in a sport that attracts the best and the brightest world wide.
Anyone can turn a key, move a throttle and make wind. It takes a bit more to sail a boat.
So come along, give sailing a try, and let the wind come to you —
INTRODUCTION TO SAILING
Recommended for people who are curious about sailing but aren't sure they want to take sailing lessons,
those who have past sailing experience and would like to refresh their knowledge, and folks who just want a
few hours of quiet relaxation in a sailboat. Participants can choose level of involvement, which can include a
sailing lesson and or sailing the boat. Relax and enjoy a sail on Elephant Butte Lake.
COURSES
SAILING 101
Express sailing course. Covers basic sailing topics to help get you started sailing on your own,
in a couple of days. Includes 10-12 hours instruction, and is divided into 2 or more sessions.
Topics covered include: Sail handling, steering, rigging elements, nomenclature,
basic knots, rules of road, boating safety, and as much time in
the boat as possible.
SAILING 200
This is the full sailing course and includes all material covered in Sailing 101 with additional
topics including docking/undocking under sail, mooring/anchoring, high wind sailing, basic weather, etc.
The Sailing 200 course is given in at least three increments and is intended to provide and more
thorough and more comprehensive knowledge set for the first time sailor.
INSTRUCTION ON YOUR BOAT
If you already have a sailboat and you would like help getting her squared away or help in learning
to sail her, we can assist you to achieve those goals. Your safety is our primary consideration and being safe
includes having a sailboat with properly working gear, which may require fixing before instruction can start.
OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE:
HIGH WIND SAILING
CATAMARAN SAILING / ADVANCED CATAMARAN
TRAILER SAILING TECHNIQUES AND HELPFUL MODS
FINDING THE RIGHT SAILBOAT FOR YOU & GETTING YOUR MONEY'S WORTH
SAILBOAT RENTALS
We have had a significant amount of interest from students and others in
renting sailboats. We are dedicated to be able to provide this service. However,
setting up to rent sailboats here is an entailed process and we are optimistic that
we will be able to work through the necessary details before summer. In the meantime,
if you are one who will be interested and taking advantage of this service, please let us know.
Thanks.
SAILBOAT TECHNICAL & REPAIR
SAILBOAT SERVICE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT & ADVISEMENT
Services include anything relating to sailboat mechanics, structures, and cosmetics.
Rigging repair and tuning.
Gear selection/optimization/problem solving - lines, blocks, cleating, line routing
Sail repair / selection / measuring / ordering
Reefing systems
Engine mechanical maintenance / problem solving
Electrical/electronics troubleshooting / accessory installation
Hull maintenance and repair, geltcoat, non skid, mods.
Bottom maintenance
Trailer repair, upgrades, solutions, keel guides, tongue extensions, launching systems
Mast raisers
SAILING ON ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE
Elephant Butte is a large lake with plenty of open water for sailing. There are four marinas, one of
which is primarily for sailboats.
Wind conditions on Elephant Butte Lake are ever variable and can change frequently throughout the day.
Before scheduling lessons, we use the weather forecast, and our own experience to gauge the wind on
that day. Even so, we can never be quite certain what winds we will be treated to.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
This is the desert southwest, and those of us who live here know how intense the sun can be.
Skin protection is paramount, as well as frequent hydration.
SUMMER MUSTS: Sun screen, dark glasses, hat with brim (ideally that protects both back of neck
and forehead). Also helpful; light colored comfortable fitting clothing, long sleeves and trousers for
sensitive skins, light colored shoes with rubber soles or boat shoes. If you have a favorite PFD
(personal flotation device) that fits you well, bring that. All children must wear a PFD at all times.
FALL / WINTER
Layered clothing is essential. Mornings can be brisk but midday temps can be pleasantly mild to warm.
Sunscreen and sunglasses, hat, water repellent jacket and gloves.
OTHER:
Sailing gloves are optional for handling lines. Some generic gloves will work in a pinch - call us for help
finding those. Snacks, or other beverages you prefer - no alcoholic beverages please.
CATAMARAN TRAINING: Additional items required: bathing suit, wet suit or dry suit, water immersable shoes
or slippers, sailing gloves. PFD use on cat required for all, and cat students must be good swimmers.
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