KEMAH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours Aboard a 22' Starwind: An Intro to Sailing in Kemah
A three-hour, on-water primer where an experienced captain teaches boat parts, sail raising and basic handling so you can decide whether to pursue further sailing instruction.
Three Hours Aboard a 22' Starwind: An Intro to Sailing in Kemah.
Off the docks at Kemah, Windward Seaventures runs a concise, hands-on introduction to sailing: a three-hour outing aboard a 22' Starwind with a captain who walks you through the parts of the boat, how to raise the sails and basic sailing maneuvers. This session is meant to get your feet wet and help you decide whether to continue with more formal sailing education; it is not a certification course.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A compact, instruction-friendly 22' Starwind
The outing takes place aboard a 22' Starwind sailboat, a size suited to hands-on instruction where participants can see and handle the gear up close while the captain demonstrates key systems.
Step-by-step sail training on deck
An experienced captain leads the class through the parts of the boat and the sequence to raise the sails, then guides participants as they take part in sailing the boat.
Three hours to decide your next move
This three-hour introductory session is intended as a taster: enough time to learn fundamentals and assess whether you want to pursue more formal sailing instruction; it is not a certification class.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The program is a focused, three-hour on-water class: briefing and orientation, onboard instruction on the boat’s parts and systems, then practical drills to raise the sails and sail the vessel under a captain’s guidance. The format is designed to introduce key skills and let you test whether you want to continue learning.
THE VESSEL
A compact, instruction-friendly 22' Starwind
The outing takes place aboard a 22' Starwind sailboat, a size suited to hands-on instruction where participants can see and handle the gear up close while the captain demonstrates key systems.
THE LESSON
Step-by-step sail training on deck
An experienced captain leads the class through the parts of the boat and the sequence to raise the sails, then guides participants as they take part in sailing the boat.
THE TASTER
Three hours to decide your next move
This three-hour introductory session is intended as a taster: enough time to learn fundamentals and assess whether you want to pursue more formal sailing instruction; it is not a certification class.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session is best for (and who should look elsewhere).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing runs three hours.
Departure is from 100 Admiralty Way, Kemah TX 77565, Waterford Harbor, Pier 3.
Instruction covers boat parts, how to raise the sails and basic sailing under the captain’s direction; it serves as an introductory taster rather than a certification course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Intro To Sailing trip?
The trip is three hours in duration.
What kind of boat will we sail?
The outing takes place aboard a 22' Starwind sailboat.
Do I get certified at the end of the class?
No — this is an introductory class to help you decide whether to pursue further sailing education; it is not a certification course.
What will I learn during the class?
You will go over the parts of the boat, learn how to raise the sails, and practice sailing the boat under the captain’s guidance.
Where do we meet for the trip?
The meeting location is 100 Admiralty Way, Kemah TX 77565, Waterford Harbor, Pier 3.