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Basic Sailing (ASA 101) "Liveaboard" 2 Day Class

This class includes a night at anchor and all meals!

(9AM Saturday to 5PM Sunday or 9AM Wednesday to 5PM Thursday)


Learn the fundamentals of sailing a 30 to 40 foot sailboat. All instruction takes place on the boat and with only four students per class you'll have plenty of time at the helm and hands-on sailing. Learn sailing terminology, what makes a sailboat go, points of sail, basic knots, boating safety, "rules of the road" on the water, and docking. And, experience the cruising life while staying the night aboard your boat at anchor (weather-permitting)!

There will be both a written and a skills test to complete the course. Thorough study of the text, Sailing Made Easy, by ASA, will prepare you for your course and greatly enhance your learning experience. The Basic Sailing (ASA 101) curriculum (see link below) is helpful to follow while reviewing the text and will streamline your studying.

$875 per person (private stateroom)
$725 per person (shared stateroom)*

Spend 2 days/1 night living aboard and learning from an ASA certified USCG Captain/Instructor. Tuition includes your ASA 101 certification, linens, meal provisioning and fuel.

*To receive the shared stateroom discount, you and the person you will be sharing a stateroom with must book your course together. We do not pair people who do not know each other. Occasionally a berth in the main salon may be available at the shared stateroom rate.

Package Special:
Purchase ASA 101-104 together and receive up to $1325 in coupons for future classes, instruction and charters! Click here for details on coupons included with the Package Special.

Private Course Option:
Group classes normally consist of 4 students and one instructor. This option allows 2 or 3 students who are traveling together to close their course to additional students, creating a private course. With this option the rates below replace the standard tuition rates.

  2 students: $1395/person, All Inclusive
  3 students: $950/person, All Inclusive

This course covers ASA 101 (Basic Sailing).

If you prefer to join the class to practice hands-on skills but not pursue ASA certifications, you are welcome to do so. Please let us know if you will not be pursuing ASA certifications and we will discount your tuition $60.

Pre-study of sailing terms and principles, and a desire to learn to sail.

Classes occur either Saturday-Sunday or Wednesday-Thursday and are overnight. To register for a course please contact us at 360-671-8339 or school@sanjuansailing.com. The same date being listed more than once indicates multiple sessions of this class on that date.

Course Full? If the course you are seeking is full, please contact us to be put on a waitlist.

Sailing Made Easy by ASA

Order texts online through the ASA Store, through Amazon or iBooks, or check out from your local library.

Click here for information on options to let you implement and enjoy what you have learned after graduation and to help you continue to build your sailing skills.


Class size is limited, so please contact us at 360-671-8339 or by e-mail for course availability, to register or if you have additional questions. If none of the above dates fit your schedule, please contact us to explore alternate arrangements. This is a non-smoking, non-vaping course.

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