Open Sailing No Experience Needed
Learn the basics, take the tiller, and find out if the water's calling. Three hours, a certified instructor, and a sailboat. Open Sailing is a genuine first step onto the water. Wherever you are on your sailing journey, we'll meet you there and help you get to the next step.
3 Hours – $70
Register HereASA101 Sailing Made Easy
Learn to skipper a 20′ – 27′ sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. More than anything, our sailing classes are fun
2 Days – $550
- ⚓Cost $550 per person
- ⚓You will receive ASA's Sailing Made Easy text and Logbook
- ⚓One online pre-course
- ⚓One introductory Zoom call
- ⚓Two full on the water sailing days (sat/sun from 8:15am-4:30pm each day)
- ⚓One certification exam
- ⚓3 months of trial membership to ASA
- ⚓Most classes are on the weekends, May through October
Register HereASA102 Keelboat 2
Able to skipper and crew aboard a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. Depart, sail, and return with control demonstrating teamwork. ASA 101 is a prerequisite, plus the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of that Standard. ASA 101 or equivalent sailing skills & experience.
2 Days – $550
- ⚓Cost $550 per person
- ⚓You will receive ASA's Basic Keelboat 2 text and Logbook
- ⚓One online pre-course
- ⚓One introductory Zoom call
- ⚓Two full on the water sailing days (sat/sun from 8:15am-4:30pm each day)
- ⚓One certification exam
- ⚓Most classes are on the weekends, May through October
Register HereASA103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy
Prerequisite: ASA101. Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25′-35′ keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
2 Days – $585
Register HereASA104 Bareboat Cruising Made Easy
Prerequisite: ASA101, 103. Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30′-45′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
3 Days, 2 Nights – $895
Register HereASA105 Coastal Navigation
Learn the the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters.
2 Days – $695
Register HereASA118 Docking Endorsement
Learn basic docking skills for boats with single inboard or outboard engines. Discover the basic theory and hands-on techniques needed to dock and undock boats in an efficient manner and without damage or injury.
1 Day – $395
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