Interested in working as a sailing instructor at Cal Adventures? Then this is the best way to start! Come take the Sailing Instructor Training Course (ITC) to master the art of sailing instruction. This course will cover teaching techniques, class management, co-facilitation, debriefing skills, and student learning styles specific to the Cal Adventures sailing curriculum, environment, and equipment.
| Dates | Days | Time | Fee | Section | Register |
|---|
| 5/16, 5/18, 5/19, 5/30, 6/1, 6/2 | Th/Sa/Su | See Class Notes | $250 | ITC1 | Register |
CLASSROOM SESSIONS (at Berkeley Marina Harbormaster’s Office)
- Thursdays: 5/16, 5/30 ~ 6:00-8:00pm
MARINA SESSIONS (at UC Aquatic Center)
- Saturdays: 5/18, 5/19, 6/1, 6/2 ~ 12:00n-4:00pm
- When class is “FULL” and you want to be added to the wait list, please email us with your name and contact information, along with the class name and date(s) to ude/yelekreb//ofniarcs
All classes will meet at the UC Aquatic Center in the Berkeley Marina. Please visit our Marina Info Page for directions and hours of operation.
Ability to Swim
Completion of Cal Adventures Basic and Intermediate Sailing courses OR a signed private lesson checkout through Cal Adventures OR demonstrated dinghy sailing experience elsewhere in winds up to 15-20 knots
Attendees should be prepared for cool temperatures on the bay by bringing multiple layers of clothing, a water bottle, and a snack.
Capsizing is apart of the class so make sure to bring a towel and change of clothes.
Cal Adventures provides wetsuits, windbreaker, and life jackets. Wetsuits will be worn during all class sessions.
You should bring the following to each session regardless of the time of year:
- Sneakers, wetsuit booties, or sport sandals attached at the heel that you are comfortable wearing in the water. Flip Flops are NOT suitable!
- Bathing suit to wear under a wetsuit
- Fleece, Wool or synthetic hat for warmth
- Hat with visor (for bright sun)
- Synthetic top (Our wetsuits are sleeveless, this can add warmth to your arms)
- Wool sweater or synthetic fleece jacket – cotton will not keep you warm when it’s wet!
- Sunscreen Sunglasses w/strap – so you don’t loose them in the water
- Comfortable synthetic pants (e.g. nylon running pants, fleece pants or any quick dry material) or shorts if the weather is warm
- A CHANGE OF DRY CLOTHES, TOWEL, AND DRY SHOES!
- SNACKS AND WATER
Things to consider for cold/wet days:
- Polypropylene or thermal underwear
- Rainy weather gear (waterproof pants and jacket)
- A thermos with a hot beverage
Should you prefer to fill out a paper application you can download a
Registration Form, complete it and return it to the Rec Sports
Customer Service Center at the Recreational Sports Facility, 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-4420 or fax it to (510) 642.8343.
