2 hour introduction to sailing
2 Hour Course
- Introduction to parts of a boat, sail theory, and more
- 4 Students Maximum
- Classes Every Day
- $150/Student
The 2 hour Introduction to sailing class is designed to be a fun class to introduce newcomers to sailing. This class is also the prerequisite for the ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Class.
ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing
3 or 4 Day Course
- Proficiency in Basic Skills
- 4 Students Maximum
- Classes Every Month
- $799/Student
- Attain Certification
- Start Renting at Sail Monterey
Three to four day course designed to train students to proficiently sail on a 30 foot keelboat in light to moderate sea and wind conditions. This class goes over and tests students in the following:
- Sail theory
- Acting as competent skipper and crew
- Important knots
- Parts of a sailboat
- Points of sail
- Maneuvers: tacking, jibing, heaving to, reefing, man overboard
Day 1 and 2 – Practice and lectures
Day 3 and 4 – Additional instruction, written test, skills test, and certification awards
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising
3 or 4 Day Course
- Advance Your Skills
- 4 Students Maximum
- Classes Every Month
- $799/Student
- Attain Certification
- Rent Sailboats in Other Locations
Two to three day course designed to introduce students to the basics of coastal cruising. This class takes place on a 30 ft hunter 30T where you will learn and test on the following:
- Basic navigation and chart reading
- Anchoring
- Parts of a sailboat
- Sail trim
- Proper use of an inboard diesel engine
- AC and DC systems
- Maneuvers: tacking, jibing, heaving to, reefing, man overboard
Day 1 and 2 – Practice and lectures
Day 3 and 4 – Additional instruction, written test, skills test, and certification awards
2024 Class Schedule
Call to schedule a class not yet posted. Private Classes can be scheduled anytime.
February Class Dates
- ASA 103 (Fri-Sun) – February 23, 24 & 25
March Class Dates
- ASA 101 (Fri – Sun) March 15, 16, & 17
- ASA 103 (Fri – Sun) – May 17, 18 & 19 (Full)
April Class Dates
- ASA 101 (2x Sat/Sun) – April 13, 14, 20 & 21
- ASA 106 (Thur – Sun) – April 25 – 28
May Class Dates
- ASA 101 (2x Sat/Sun) – May 4, 5, 11 & 12
- ASA 103 (Fri – Sun) – May 17, 18 & 19 (Full)
June Class Dates
- ASA 101 (Sun – Tue) – June 9, 10, & 11
- Bareboat Clinic (Weds -Thur) – June 19 & 20
- ASA 103 (Fri – Sun) – June 28, 29, & 30
July Class Dates
- ASA 103 (Fri – Sun) – July 5, 6, & 7
- ASA 101 (2x Sat/Sun) – July 27 & 28 and Aug 3 & 4
August Class Dates
- ASA 101 (Fri – Sun) – August 16, 17, & 18
- ASA 104 (Thur – Sun) – August 15, 16, 17, & 18
- ASA 105 (Thur) – August 22 (Flexible date)
September Class Dates
- ASA 103 (Fri – Sun) – Sept 6, 7, & 8
- ASA 101 (2x Sat/Sun) – Sept. 7, 8, 14, & 15
- ASA 104 (Thur – Sun) – Sept. 12, 13, 14, & 15
- ASA 106 (Thur – Sun) – Sept. 19, 20, 21, & 22
October Class Dates
- ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106 TBD
November Class Dates
- ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106 TBD
December Class Dates
- ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106 TBD
Advanced Classes
ASA 104 Bareboat Charter
3 or 4 Day Course
- Learn to Live Aboard
- 2 Students Maximum
- Classes by Appointment
- $1,199/Student
- Attain Certification
- Sail to 3 destinations in the Monterey Bay
Three to four day course designed to train students to prepare for and execute destination sailing and living life aboard.
- Provisioning
- Planning and Navigation
- Vessel Inspections
- Sailing in moderate to rough conditions
- Cooking and living aboard
- Advanced Sailing Maneuvers
Day 1 and 2 – Practice and lectures
Day 3 and 4 – Additional instruction, written test, skills test, and certification awards
ASA 105 Coastal navigation
1 Day Course
- Advance Your Skills
- 6 Students Maximum
- Classes by Appointment
- $350/Student
- Attain Certification
- Understand Navigation
1 Day Course designed to educate and test students on practical navigation skills on the water.
- electronic and analog chart plotting
- Navigation using old and modern techniques
Day 1 – Education and testing
ASA 106 Advanced Cruising
3 Day 2 Night Sailing Course
- Advance Your Skills
- 6 Students Maximum
- Classes by Appointment
- $2,200/Student
- Attain Certification
- Challenge Yourself
Advanced class for serious sailors looking to test the cut of their sails and show what they’re made of! Designed for students to skipper and crew a sailing vessel about 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions.
- Advanced Sailing techniques and maneuvers
- Daytime and Nightime sailing
- Sail aboard Atalanta, a custom Farr 53
Day 1 – Preparation, Provisioning, and Lecture
Day 2 – Departure from Monterey
Day 3 – Arrive in San Francisco or Morro Bay. Written Test
Day 4 – Sail back to Monterey
