Afterguard Sailing Academy

I went in just for kicks knowing nothing about sailing. I came out as a competent crew member. I learned what to do on a sail boat, and more importantly, what knot to do! The knot tying lessons alone have practical application far beyond sailing—I'll be using these to lash things to my car, secure items around my property, etc. Starbucks is right next door, so I was able to load up on coffee and snacks each morning before class, which alleviated some of my prep/pack stress. Nobody got wet at all; somehow I was expecting to come out drenched. I am glad I took the advice to bring gloves for rope handling. I wish I had taken Monday off, as the fun came with ongoing effort and I'm more physically tired than I expected to be. Anthony was an engaging and fun instructor who ignited my excitement for sailing beyond the one time adventure I thought this would be. Even Sammy the mouser made me feel right at home. I'll be back, for sure. I'm a musician and an I. T.specialist, so I have no interest in becoming a captain or skipper, but having the skill to be on a sailing team feels like a useful achievement that has opened up opportunities I never even thought about before. Heave, ho!