North House Folk School - Courses, Classes, Workshops

Craft of Sail

Sailing

Vicki Staudte

Spend a day on Lake Superior aboard the Hjørdis, a traditional gaff-rigged 50’ schooner, learning the craft of sail. This course offers the student a full day of hands-on experience learning points of sail, seamanship, rope-work, sailing terminology and boat handling technique. As a floating classroom, the Hjørdis is a relaxed learning environment offering a variety of skills to be gained by an interested sailor. The sailing experience will be determined by weather and varying lake conditions. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have an enjoyable sail.

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-4:30 pm

Tuition:

$150.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$125.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

Included

Levels:

Beginner

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)