Sailing Classes
Fast tack sailing classes*
*Requires student be fully prepared with reading material
2 Day Basic Fundamentals of Sailing
Designed for beginners who want the best introduction to the exciting sport of sailing. Students will receive a good understanding of all the “Basic Fundamentals of Sailing”. They will leave as very competent Crew Members.
1 person - $1,898
Live aboard for 1 night for an additional $180
What you will learn
- Sailing Terminology
- Rigging the Boat
- Setting the Sails
- Assessing the Wind Direction
- Tacking & Jibing
- Sail Trimming
- Man-Overboard Recovery
- Boat Handling Skills
- Dockings
- Knots
More information
- 12 hours on the water…SAILING!
- 9AM – 4PM
- 1-2 Hours in the Classroom…for the Written Exam
- 101 Certification
- Basic Keelboat Certification
- No Previous Sailing Experience is required.
- Catalina 30′ are used for this Class.
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
3 Day Basic Keelboat “Learn to Sail Class”
Beginner students will learn to responsibly be the Skipper of a Day Sailing Keelboat in familiar waters in moderate wind and sea conditions. Classes available are year round on demand based on your travel plans.
What you will learn
- Sailing Terminology
- Rigging the Boat
- Setting Sails
- Assessing the Wind Direction
- Tacking & Jibing
- Starting & Stopping the Boat while Sailing
- Analyzing Sail Shape and Trim
- Securing to a Mooring…
While under Sail or Power - Maneuvering in Confined Areas…
While under Sail or Power - Man Overboard Recovery Techniques
- Sailing in a Small Craft Advisory
- Basic Anchoring Techniques
- The “Heave To” Maneuver
- Several Reefing Techniques
- Single Handed Sailing Techniques
- Rules of the Road
- Weather permitting…Use a Spinnaker
- Knots & Handling Lines
- Much More than the “Basic Fundamentals of Sailing”
More information
- 22 hours on the water…SAILING!
- 9AM – 4 PM
- 1-2 Hours in the Classroom…for the Written Exam
- Basic Keelboat Certification
- No Previous Sailing Experience is required.
- Catalina 30′ are used for this Class.
- This is a ”Private Class”
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
1 person - $2,591
Live aboard for 1 night for an additional $210
5 Day Basic Coastal Cruising or 101 & 103
Students will learn to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate wind conditions. This Private Live Aboard Class is taught aboard our Catalina 30' or Irwin 34.
What you will learn
- Sailing Terminology & Knots
- Onboard Safety Gear
- Rigging the Boat
- Assessing the Wind Speed & Direction
- Tacking & Gybing
- Helming
- Analyzing Sail Shape & Trim
- Securing to a Mooring
While under Sail & Power - Various Anchor Types & Uses
- Maneuvering in Confined Areas
While under Sail or Power - Man Overboard Recovery Techniques
- Sailing in a Small Craft Advisory
- Several Reefing Techniques
- The “Heaving To” Maneuver
- Rules of the Road
- Distress Signals
- Navigation Aids, Charts & Symbols
- VHF radio Procedure
- Single Handed Sailing Techniques
More information
- As much as 36 hours on the water…SAILING!
- 9AM – 4PM
- 2 -3 Hours in the Classroom…for the 2 Written Exams
- Basic Keelboat & Cruising 101 & 103 Certifications
- Linens & Towels are provided…Provisions are not included.
- This is a Private… 5 Day & 4 Night Live Aboard Sailing Class
- Day 5 includes a Solo Sailing Adventure!
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
1 person - $4,319
Couples - $5,183 for both
Live aboard for 1 night for an additional $180
5 Day Bareboat Cruising or 103 & 104
Charter a cruising sailboat during daylight hours in most wind and sea conditions. This Private Live Aboard Class is taught aboard our Irwin 34. Offered all year on demand based on your travel plans. 5 Days and 4 Nights…Privately Living aboard at our Dock
1 person - $4,553
Couples - $5,081 for both!
Additional Nights Aboard are $750
Check in 3PM - 5PM Check out by 10AM
What you will learn
- Sailing Terminology & Knots
- Onboard Safety Gear
- Rigging the Boat
- Assessing the Wind Speed & Direction
- Tacking & Gybing
- Helming
- Analyzing Sail Shape & Trim
- Securing to a Mooring
While under Sail & Power - Various Anchor Types & Uses
- Maneuvering in Confined Areas
While under Sail or Power - Man Overboard Recovery Techniques
- Sailing in a Small Craft Advisory
- Several Reefing Techniques
- The “Heaving To” Maneuver
- Rules of the Road
- Distress Signals
- Coastal Piloting & Navigation
- Onboard Systems
- Cruise Planning
- Navigation Aids, Charts & Symbols
- VHF Radio Procedures
- Single Handed Sailing Techniques
More information
- As much as 36 hours on the water…SAILING!
- 9AM – 4PM
- 2 -3 Hours in the Classroom…for the 2 Written Exams
- Basic Keelboat & Cruising 103 & 104 Certifications
- Linens & Towels are provided…Provisions are not included.
- This is a Private… 5 Day & 4 Night Live Aboard Sailing Class
- Day 5 includes a Solo Sailing Adventure!
- No prior Sailing Certification? Challenge the Basic Keelboat or 101 Exam for $432 additional per person.
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
3/1 Day Advanced Coastal Cruising or 106
Cruise a sailboat during nighttime hours in most wind and sea conditions. A Private Live Aboard Class is held aboard our Catalina 30 or Irwin 34. Offered all year on demand based on your travel plans. 3 Days and 3 Nights…Privately Living Aboard
* Enjoy 3 Full Days of Instruction and 1 more Day of Bareboat Cruising *
* Practice first hand what you just learned and Sail on Day 4 for FREE! *
With prior 101 – 105 Certification you’ll learn about
- Onboard Safety Gear
- Rigging the Boat for Night Sailing
- Assessing the Wind Speed & Direction at Night
- Tacking & Gybing in Rough Seas
- Helming in a Following Sea
- Analyzing Sail Shape & Trim at Night
- Various Anchoring Situations
- Maneuvering in Confined Areas
While under Sail or Power at Night - Man Overboard Recovery Techniques At Night
- Sailing in a Small Craft Advisory or Worse
- Lights Configurations on Various Boats
- Distress Signals for Day and Night
- Night time Coastal Piloting & Navigation
- Onboard System Failures
- Cruise Planning
- VHF Radio and Emergency Proceedures
- Single Handed Sailing Techniques
More information
- 18-24 hours on the water…SAILING…Mainly at night!
- 9AM – 4PM
- 2 Hours in the Classroom…for the 2 Written Exam
- 106 Certification
- Linens & Towels are provided…Provisions are not included.
- This is a Private… 3 Day & 3 Night Live Aboard Sailing Class and 1 more additional Day of Sailing… FREE!
- Day 5 includes a Solo Sailing Adventure!
- No prior Sailing Certification? Challenge the Basic Keelboat or 101 Exam for $432 additional per person.
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
1 person - $3,793
Couples - $4,743 for both!
Additional Nights Aboard are $750
Check in 3PM - 5PM Check out by 10AM
105 Coastal Navigation - Home Study - $198 per person
7 Day Bareboat Cruising or 101, 103 &104
Charter a cruising sailboat during daylight hours in most wind and sea conditions. This Private Live Aboard Class is taught aboard our Irwin 34 This is the Class the Bareboat Charter Companies want you to have. Offered all year long on demand based on your travel plans. 7 Days and 6 Nights…Privately Living Aboard at our Dock
Without any prior Sailing Experience you’ll learn all about
- Sailing Terminology & Knots
- Onboard Safety Gear
- Rigging the Boat
- Assessing the Wind Speed & Direction
- Tacking & Gybing
- Helming
- Analyzing Sail Shape & Trim
- Securing to a Mooring
While under Sail & Power - Various Anchor Types & Uses
- Maneuvering in Confined Areas
While under Sail or Power - Man Overboard Recovery Techniques
- Sailing in a Small Craft Advisory
- Several Reefing Techniques
- The “Heaving To” Maneuver
- Rules of the Road
- Distress Signals
- Coastal Piloting & Navigation
- Onboard Systems
- Cruise Planning
- Navigation Aids, Charts & Symbols
- VHF Radio Procedures
- Single Handed Sailing Techniques
More information
- Over 40 hours on the water…SAILING!
- 9AM – 4PM
- 3-4 Hours in the Classroom…for the 3 Written Exam
- Basic Keelboat -Bareboat Crusing or 101-104 Certifications
- Linens & Towels are provided…Provisions are not included.
- This is a Private… 7 Day & 6 Night Live Aboard Sailing Class
- Day 7 includes a Solo Sailing Adventure!
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
- Successful completion*- ASA 101, 103, 104 certificate/stickers
1 person - $5,443
Couples - $6.307 for both!
Additional Nights Aboard are $780
Check in 3PM - 5PM Check out by 9am
3 Day FAST TACK to Cruising ASA 101 & 103
It’s the fastest and least expensive way to get the first 2 – ASA Certifications. Both combined into a 3 Day / 2 Night Live aboard Class. Prior sailing experience before enrolling is advised. Only $3,446 per student! And better yet…a second student enrolls for FREE!
- Successful completion*- ASA 101 & 103 certificate/stickers.
- All course materials except textbooks included.
- 2 nights aboard at our dock included.
- Food and drinks are not included.
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
1 person - $3,446
Couples - $3,446 for BOTH!
5 - Day FAST TACK to Bareboat Cruising ASA 101, 103 & 104
It’s the fastest and least expensive way to get these 3 - ASA Certifications. All 3 are combined into a 5 Day / 4 Night – Live aboard Class. Prior sailing experience before enrolling is advised. Only $5,641 per student! And better yet…a second student enrolls for FREE!
- Successful completion*- ASA 101, 103, 104 certificate/stickers
- All course materials except textbooks included.
- 4 nights aboard at our dock included.
- Food and drinks are not included.
- Suggested texts for this course:
- Link for text related to this course provided upon booking
1 person - $5,641
Couples - $5,641 for BOTH
Prices for classes have been reduced by ASA’s certifications/stickers fees and will be charged ONLY after successful completion and your approval. In short, you only pay for what applies.
