Price from:
1641 USD
*Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian*
Duration
5 Day Course
About
- Earn ASA 101 and ASA 103 certifications
- Leaves from Marina del Rey
- Approximately 35 – 40 hours of course time
Learn to sail in a safe and supportive environment under the expert tutelage of our experienced instructors. You will acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to sail a modern, mid-sized cruising yacht.
Class Highlights
- There are 3 to 6 students per class, so there is plenty of individualized attention.
- Acquire confidence through our 100% hands-on training program. You will be at the helm, and handling sails, lines, and winches on your very first lesson.
- Learn to skipper and sail a 25-38-foot yacht with a U.S. Coast Guard licensed, ASA certified instructor.
- Earn 2 ASA Certifications: Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising
- Learn on the boats you will be qualified to charter when you successfully complete the course! Enjoy our privately-owned, cruise and race-equipped meticulously maintained boats from the start.
- Each day is a new adventure, providing new scenery, wildlife, and sightseeing as you sail out of Marina del Rey into the Pacific Ocean to Santa Monica, Malibu, and Redondo Beach. We return to the harbor every night.
- Our exclusive confidence sailing course consists of five modules, each one full day on the water from approximately 9AM-4PM (*may change due to weather or class size), for a total of 35-40 hours.
- Choose between two-course formats: Saturday and Sunday courses for 2 1/2 weeks or 5 consecutive weekdays.
*Important!*
Prior to 5-day Begining/Intermediate Sailing ASA 101/103: Please purchase and read the books Sailing Made Easy and Coasting Cruising Made Easy both by The American Sailing Association (ASA). Also, please review the general information and rules for classes.
Booking Notes
###We look forward to helping you discover the sailing lifestyle while helping you further your sailing educational goals.
Attached is your Confirmation, the Curriculum for your course, and our General Information and Rules for Classes document. Please review prior to class.
***Don't Forget*** You will need to purchase the following course material prior to your class: 'Sailing Made Easy' and 'Coastal Cruising Made Easy' written by The American Sailing Association. These can be purchased online on the ASA website or Amazon.com etc. They can also be purchased in person at Blue Pacific Yachting if you are able to stop by ahead of your class. We also recommend visiting the two ASA links below prior to class.
https://asa.com/online-sailing-course/
https://asa.com/sailing-challenge-app/
On the first day of class, you should plan to arrive at our office located at 4519 Admiralty Way, Ste C Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 by 9:00 AM in order to complete your paperwork. Your class will begin at 9:30 AM. Remember to bring lunch and plenty of water with you. Check out the "Suggested Clothing" section of the General Information and Rules for Class attached to this email.
##Paperwork:
[COVID Waiver for Classes.pdf](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/fI7robSEuE73pjwy91Bg)
[GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES FOR CLASSES .pdf](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/81N1OrLGTvOL3QoxzfBD)
[RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY - sailing and power boating.pdf](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/pTG1qISD66qKYXwBFSaw)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
###ESSENTIAL READING PRIOR TO CLASS
**Beginner/Intermediate Courses - ASA 101 and 103**:
ASA 101, please purchase and read ‘SAILING MADE EASY’ by the American Sailing
Association. ASA 103, please purchase and read ‘COASTAL CRUISING MADE EASY’ by the American Sailing Association.
**ASA 104, Catalina Cruising (Bareboat Cruising)**
Please purchase and read the book ‘BAREBOAT CRUISING MADE EASY”’ by the American
Sailing Association.
**ASA 104/114, Catalina Cruising (Bareboat Cruising) and Multihull Cruising Course**
Please purchase and read the books ‘BAREBOAT CRUISING MADE EASY’ and ‘CRUISING
CATAMARANS MADE EASY’ both by the American Sailing Association.
**ASA 114, Cruising Multihulls**
Please purchase and read the book ‘CRUISING CATAMARANS MADE EASY’ by the American Sailing Association.
Books may be purchased on-line from the American Sailing Association, or Amazon.com, etc or in-person at Blue Pacific Yachting.
**Bedding & Linens for overnight ASA 104 and ASA 104/114 Classes**:
Bedding and linens are not included in your ASA 104 or 114 class. Please bring a sleeping bag and pillow with you. If you forget, a linen package is available for $75 per person and includes sheets, a pillow & pillow case, and a bath towel.
**Suggested Clothing**: Deck shoes/sneakers with white soles and a warm jacket are essential year-round. Casual comfortable sports clothing is recommended – layers are the way to go. Please pack all personal gear in a soft case or duffle bag, and remember that boats have very limited storage space. NO HARD SUITCASES are permitted on the boats.
**Sea Gear to bring along**:
These items are highly recommended. They are not required for the classes, but will make your sailing experience more comfortable and/or interesting: flashlight/s, sailing gloves, sailing knife, portable GPS, inflatable vest such as SUSPENDERS available from West Marine, hat, sunglasses and sunblock, portable VHF, cell phone.
**Lunch during Beginning/Intermediate Course, ASA 101 and 103**:
On these Sailing Adventures, you provide your own food and drink. Sandwiches, fresh fruit, soft drinks or mineral water are recommended. You could bring something from home or purchase it in one of the many sandwich shops and restaurants in the area.
**Provisions for overnight classes, Catalina Cruising (ASA 104) and Cruising Catamarans ASA 104/114**:
You and your classmates will provision the boat prior to departure as part of the course. The cost of the provisioning is included in the Group Class, except for one dinner onshore. If you booked a private Class the provisioning is not included.
**Re-scheduling Classes**:
Please understand that we will be expecting you on class day, and will have reserved a boat and an instructor for you.
- If you cancel 14 days prior to your class, you will receive credit for future instruction;
- Any credit granted must be used within six (6) months of the originally scheduled class;
- The first timely request to reschedule is free; all others will be billed at $50.00 each;
- Any cancellation requests with less than fourteen (14) days’ notice will forfeit their
deposit (i.e. 50% of the total cost;
- If the weather does not permit the class to take place, it will be rescheduled;
- Absolutely no refunds, no exceptions.
No Smoking and No Pets are Allowed on Boats at Any Time. No Firearms or Drugs:
The US COAST GUARD has adopted a zero-tolerance policy and boards any vessel with firearms or any illegal substance. Failure to comply could result in severe legal action.
