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Sailing Lesson Options

Whether you want to learn to sail, earn an ASA certification, take your sailing skills to a new level, or just spend some time on the water under the guidance of one of our expert instructors, we can help.

Beginner

Learn to sail in a weekend! This two-day course covers the fundamentals of sailing with an option to test for the ASA Basic Keelboat Certification. Saturdays and Sundays, 10am - 5pm.

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Learn to sail on your own schedule with one-on-one private instruction. This course covers the fundamentals of sailing in three, four-hour lessons and finishes with the ASA Basic Keelboat Certification test.

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If you are not ready to commit to a course or simply want the opportunity to explore sailing, a Private Introductory Lesson is the perfect way to 'get your toes wet'. This three-hour session gives you a hands-on overview in a safe supportive atmosphere.

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Opt Out of ASA 101. Sailors who are interested in earning ASA Basic Keelboat Certification and believe they already have the skills covered in ASA 101 may "challenge" - or test out of - the course.

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Intermediate

This 2 1/2 hour sail on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays is a casual, affordable and fun way to practice your sailing skills with like-minded sailors under the tutelage of one of our expert instructors. This is a perfect segueway from Basic Sailing to Coastal Cruising or for intermediate sailors that just want to get out on the water and sail!

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Take your sailing to the next level! This two-day course is the next step following Basic Sailing and gives you the skills to confidently captain your own 20-30 foot boat in moderate conditions. Test for the ASA Coastal Cruising Certification at the end of the course. Saturdays and Sundays, 10am - 5pm.

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Take your sailing to the next level with one-on-one private instruction. Following Basic Sailing, this course gives you the skills to confidently captain your own 20-30 foot boat in moderate conditions. Three four-hour lessons culminate in testing for your ASA Coastal Cruising Certification.

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Do you have some sailing experience but want to learn more, improve in a specific area or simply get some guided time on the water? Take a general private lesson and our instructor will tailor your lesson to focus on what you most want to learn.

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Advanced

We can customize a lesson or course just for you. Whether you want to spend a few hours practicing docking or learn to sail a motor yacht, we can make it happen.

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