Quick and Salty 102: Beyond Basics

Building control, confidence, and seamanship

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Quick and Salty 102 is the next step after 101 and is designed for sailors who want to level up their skills and handle a sailboat with greater awareness and control. This class goes beyond the basics and teaches practical seamanship, power management, and real world sailing techniques that every competent sailor must know.

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This course takes place on Stumptown Viking, our Ericson 23 MKII training vessel. Her responsive tiller and simple layout make her the perfect platform for advancing control and decision making. You will spend more time at the helm, handle more responsibility, and refine your sailing technique.

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Cost

$199 per student

 

Class Size

3 students and 1 instructor

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What to expect

This is a 7 hour training day divided into two parts:

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Morning session: Dockside learning from 9:00am - 12:00pm

We cover essential safety concepts, deeper rules of the road, and how to manage sail power in changing wind conditions. You will gain practical knowledge that prepares you for real situations on the water.

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Afternoon session: On the water skills training from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
You will practice new techniques with a strong emphasis on handling, safety, and smooth boat control. Expect hands on coaching and plenty of time on the tiller.

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What you will learn

By the end of this course you will:

• Reef the mainsail to control power in strong wind

• Heave to and safely stop the boat under sail

• Read wind shifts and manage sail power

• Understand keel types and boat stability

• Rig and prepare ground tackle for anchoring

• Understand basic docking strategy and approach

• Use right of way and navigation rules in real scenarios

• Sail with more precision and confidence

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Topics covered

• Safety equipment and proper use

• Reefing theory and heavy wind control

• Heaving to and controlled stops

• Hull and keel design and how they affect performance

• Anchoring fundamentals and rode setup

• Docking approach and boat momentum

• Advanced rules of the road

• Crew coordination and communication

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What to bring

• Comfortable, weather appropriate layers

• Closed toe shoes with grip

• Water and snacks or lunch

• Sailing gloves recommended

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn

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Life jackets are provided.

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Who this course is for

• Graduates of Quick and Salty 101

• Self taught sailors looking to strengthen fundamentals

• Powerboaters transitioning to sailing

• Future cruising sailors and boat owners

• Anyone who wants to feel in control in stronger conditions

• Ages 13+ and up

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Instructor approval

This class requires basic sailing knowledge. If you have not taken Quick and Salty 101 but have sailing experience, you may join with instructor approval.

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