Instructions for creating and purchasing a gift certificate:

On the next page (click below) you will find a blank copy of the certificate, take a look at it by clicking below.  Then click "back" on your browser to resume with the instructions.

*Please note: gift certificates are not redeemable for cash.  Gift certificates must be used toward lessons, sailboat rentals,  crewed charters and/or the purchase of merchandise at Nelsons Sailing Center.

Steps to completing a gift certificate:
1. Determine the amount you wish to give.  The certificate will have the dollar amount on the face of it, and it also, at your discretion, will say what it is intended to be (probably) used for -- lessons, a rental, or a charter.

2. Fill in the required  information on the certificate (see detailed instructions, below).  Name of the recipient, name of the giver, and date of the certificate.
In order for the certificate to be valid you will have to obtain an authorization code.  That will be issued when payment is arranged.  You can print out the certificate now and then write in the authorization code by hand, later.

3. Call or e-mail Nelson Sailing Center during business hours to initiate payment and obtain an authorization code.  Do not include credit card information in e-mail messages.
 

Detailed instructions on filling-in and printing the certificate:

• We suggest you print out this page to have a "hard copy" of the instructions.
• Go to the next page (click below).
• Save the page using the name Gift Certificate.  Suggested that you save to My Documents on your computer.
• Remain in your web browser software and open the Gift Certificate page.
• Click on "file" (upper left) then click on "Edit with Microsoft Word"
• Fill in the information on the form.
• Fill in the line starting with "Enjoy" by putting in the dollar amount (and the intended purpose, if desired).
• You can leave the authorization code line blank at this time and fill it in by hand later.
• If the formatting of your text needs work, use the space bar and the delete key until it looks right.
• Look at the result by clicking "File", "Print Preview"  -- and then close that page by clicking the X in the upper right.
• This will bring you back to where you can make necessary changes.
• If you need to start over, you will need to go back on line, and start over by clicking on the link to the certificate again.
• When the form looks right, print it by clicking "File" and then "Print"

Go to form page (click here)