Indoor sailing school at Sailor & The Dock
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Learn the ropes of the water without having to be on it with a fun and limited offering sailing school.
Captain Bill Rains, an experienced professional in the world of sailing with more than 30 years of experience, is excited to share his passion and excitement for sailing by offering a class at the recently opened Sailor & The Dock, located in Film Row.
In Captain Rains’ class, attendees will learn the basic terminology of sailing knots, ropes and lines, sailing dynamics and sail trim, and wind and weather. A lunch break will be followed by teachings of navigation rules, boat docking and mooring, and seamanship in inclement weather.
At the second meeting of the class, attendees will learn all about rescues, repairs, and anchoring. After lunch, Captain Rains will teach DIY maintenance on boats, rigging and the basics of nautical charts.
In March, there will be a chance to review all previously learned skills while aboard the Namasta, a 2015 Hunter 260 sailboat.
While you are visiting Sailor & The Dock, check out all the other micro-retail spots such as The Floating Bookshop, Drip to Drip, Hunny & Hunny and more.
Captain Bill Rains also offers the basics of sailing, help when purchasing a sailboat, and how to make those with experience better and more confident in their sailing abilities. He also offers lessons and numerous services to those interested. Captain Rains can be contacted by phone at 405-922-7787 or by visiting his website.
The class will be held on Saturday February 3rd and February 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $340; $110 for sailing partner and $50 for the deposit person to hold. Sailor & The Dock is located at 617 West Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City OK 73102.
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