How do I earn ratings?

Mercury Green: Just take Rigging and Shore School, our two introductory classes. Each of these classes is paired with a quick on-land test.

Mercury Yellow: After earning your green rating, you should take Mainsail I and II, two classes that will refine your sailing skills and prepare you for a yellow test. After that, you can take an on-the-water yellow test whenever the wind is yellow or red; no signups are needed for tests.

Mercury Red: You can take Jib I and II as soon as you earn a Mercury yellow rating. On-the-water red tests are available when the wind is red, and you will need a crew member.

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Laser/420/Ideal 18/Sonar Green: Just take a Laser, 420, Ideal-18 or Sonar class, and a green rating is awarded if you successfully complete it. You’ll need to earn a Mercury Red rating before signing up for Laser, 420, and Ideal-18 and an Ideal-18 Yellow before signing up for Sonar.

Windsurf Green: Rating is awarded after taking Windsurf Intro. Once you complete Shore School, one of our introductory Mercury classes, you can sign up for this class.

Laser/420/Ideal-18/Sonar/Windsurf Yellow & Red: No additional classes are needed. Just stop by on a yellow or red flag day and we’ll administer a test. 420, Ideal-18, and Sonar tests require crew.

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