NIH Sailing Association
The NIH Sailing Association is committed to providing training to its members at several levels:
The Basic Training Course is offered twice a year, starting in April and August. The cost is $175. The cost includes the two required memberships: NIH/NOAA R&W Preferred Membership and NIH Sailing Association Membership.
The course is comprised of 6 evening classroom sessions, a Saturday morning orientation at the marina, and 3 or 4 sessions in the Club's Flying Scots on the South River near Annapolis. The onboard class size is kept small, with two students and one instructor per boat. Students completing Basic Training qualify to sail the Club's Flying Scots for very low charter fees.
Students must be NIH/NOAA employees, patients, or on-site contractors.
Fall 2011 Basic Training
The Fall Basic Training Class is full.
Spring Basic Training begins in April.
- Sign up for Spring Basic Training at the Open House held in late February or early March.
- Please check this website in February 2012 for more information.
On Saturday mornings in March, the club works on the boats to get them ready for launch. If you would like to meet club members and gain experience in maintaining the boats, you are welcome to come and help.
Varies from year to year, and has included a hands-on big boat cruising course (The Big Boat Experience), celestial navigation, piloting courses, and various clinics and seminars.
Photos from the 2000 Big Boat Experience
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