FAQs

Have you trained on a sailboat with wheel steering, inboard engine, roller furling and know proper sheet winch techniques? All these skills are learned in our Sailing Basics course. These “big boat” skills are not covered in dinghy and small boat sailing courses. The Sailing Academy is unique in that we train on sailboats in the 26-30’ range with these features, and a working knowledge of such vessels is important prior to progressing to ASA 101. Please keep in mind, we only certify students who can perform all the required sailing skills confidently by the end of ASA 101. Since we do not automatically pass students, we recommend that beginners, or those new to larger keelboats start with Sailing Basics.

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor! Unless conditions are extreme (ie: named storms), we do not reschedule courses. Our captains structure the schedule around the best forecasted conditions. Check the forecast and come prepared with appropriate gear.

All scheduled classes include study materials, tests, life vests, classroom instruction, premium boats, top-notch instructors, and ASA certification fees.