Community Basic Keelboat Classes
**2025 class registrations will be released November 29th**
College of Charleston Sailing offers non-credit, adult community Keelboat classes that run from May through August. The classes last about three weeks and include 15 hours of instruction on-the-water and two, 2 hour classroom sessions. In order to offer to most amount of hands-on experience, group classes have a maximum of 18 students per class; three students per boat. We provide both weekend and weekday classes to fit your scheduling needs. The weekday classes start with lecture on Monday and sailing on Tuesday and Thursday. The weekend class starts with lecture on Friday and sailing Saturday and Sunday. By joining the class, you will also receive a textbook with all the information needed to expand your knowledge on sailing.
We use J-22’s as they are a safe and responsive 22-foot sailboat with keel. Having a keel, these boats are more stable and do not capsize. This class will provide student with the skills necessary to independently skipper a 22ft sailboat.
Early bird cost (November 29 – December 31) : $550/student
Regular cost (January 1 – July 31) – $595/student
2025 Basic Keelboat Class Schedule
Session 1 Lecture (Monday 6:00-8:00 pm): May 5th, 19th
On The Water (Tues/Thurs 6:00-8:30 pm)- May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22
**Session 1 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – May 26, 27, 29
Session 2 Lecture (Fri 6:00-8:00 pm): May 2nd, 16th
On The Water (Sat/Sun 6:00-8:30 pm)- May 3, 4, 10, 11*, 17, 18
**Session 2 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – May 23, 24, 25
*Mother’s Day Weekend
Session 3 Lecture (Monday 6:00-8:00 pm): June 2nd, 16th
On the Water (Tues/Thurs 6:00-8:30 pm): June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
**Session 3 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – June 23, 24, 26
Session 4 Lecture (Fri 6:00-8:00 pm): June 6th, 20th
On the Water (Sat/Sun 6:00-8:30 pm): June 7, 8, 14, 15*, 21, 22
**Session 4 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – June 27, 28, 29
*Father’s Day Weekend
Session 5 Lecture (Monday 6:00-8:00 pm):June 30th, July 14th
On the Water (Tues/Thurs 6:00-8:30 pm): July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
**Session 5 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – July 21, 22, 24
Session 6 Lecture (Fri 6:00-8:00 pm): July 4th*, 18th
On the Water (Sat/Sun 6:00-8:30 pm): July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
* July 4th – Independence Day
**Session 6 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – July 25, 26, 27
Session 7 Lecture (Monday 6:00-8:00 pm): August 4th, 18th
On the Water (Tues/Thurs 6:00-8:30 pm): Aug 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
**Session 7 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – August 25, 26, 28
Session 8 Lecture (Fri 6:00-8:00 pm): Aug 1st, 15th
On the Water (Sat/Sun 6:00-8:30 pm): Aug 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
**Session 8 reserved make up days due to inclement weather – August 22, 23, 24
*We offer a 10% discount for all military personnel, senior citizens and faculty/staff. Contact Kelly at arrindellk@cofc.edu for the code!
If you are unable to attend the session after registering, please let us know as soon as possible. A full refund will be issued if cancellation is requested 14 days prior to the session start date. Cancellation within 14 days will result in a $100 fee. There is no fee associated with transferring to a different session.
We look forward to seeing you on the water!
Kelly Arrindell
(843) 216-8450