78 Old Fishermans Wharf

Monterey, CA 93940

Open Daily

10:00AM - 6:00PM

(831) 372-7245

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Sailing School

Private Sailing Instruction

2 hour introduction to sailing

2 Hour Course

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.

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ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing

3 or 4 Day Course

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

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ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising

3 or 4 Day Course

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

June Class Dates

  • ASA 101 (2x Sat/Sun) – June 1, 2, 8, & 9
  • ASA 103 (Sat/Sun/Sat) – June 15, 16, & 22

July Class Dates

  • ASA 101 (2x Sat/Sun) – July 6, 7, 13, & 14
  • ASA 103 (Fri – Sun) – July 19, 20 & 21

August Class Dates

  • ASA 101 (2x Sat/Sun) – August 3, 4, 10, & 11
  • ASA 103 (Fri – Sun) – August 16, 17, & 18

September Class Dates

  • ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106 TBD

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

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ASA 104 Bareboat Charter

3 or 4 Day Course

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

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ASA 105 Coastal navigation

1 Day Course 

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

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ASA 106 Advanced Cruising

3  Day Offshore Sailing Course

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 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions.

  • Offshore non-stop cruising
  • Advanced Sailing techniques and maneuvers
  • Sail aboard Atalanta, a custom Farr 53

Night 1  – Preparation, Provisioning, and Lecture

Day 2 – 4 – Non-stop coastal sailing

Day 5 – Written test and certification awards