Located in a quiet cove on Lake Norman, we have access to large areas of open water ideal for learning to sail larger boats. Our goal is to help you become successful and confident on the water, whether it be on the lake or the ocean. Our ASA courses allow our students to experience sailing on larger boats and learn skills that will open up a whole new world of sailing possibilities. We even coordinate charter trips on the Chesapeake Bay and BVI (British Virgin Islands) each year for you to practice what you have learned. No matter what your sailing experience is, we have a class for you.
ASA Certification Courses
Basic Keelboat (ASA 101)
2 days, $530
Time on Water: 10 hours / Off water: 3 hours
Start Time: 8:00am each day
Prerequisite: Must read/study The American Sailing Association text Sailing Made Easy prior to class in preparation for the written exam
Age: 18+
Boat: Capri 22
Objectives: Able to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds (up to 15 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. Auxiliary power operation is not required.
Learn to skipper a 22' sailboat in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters. Taught on a Capri 22 keelboat, perfect for stability and responsiveness as well as crew comfort. For beginners, you will also learn the basics of sailing. For all skill levels, progress to sail trim control, anchoring, knots, navigation rules, safety, and basic navigation. Although not required for ASA 101, the Capri 22 is equipped with an outboard motor to facilitate training.
2021 Schedule (More dates will be added)
- January 5-6, Tue/Wed
- January 16-17, Sat/Sun
- January 19-20, Tue/Wed (1 spot left)
- January 23-24, Sat/Sun
- January 30-31, Sat/Sun
- February 6-7, Sat/Sun
- February 16-17, Tue/Wed
- February 27-28, Sat/Sun (FULL)
- March 2-3, Tue/Wed
- March 13-14, Sat/Sun (FULL)
- March 22-23, Mon/Tue (FULL)
- March 27-28, Sat/Sun
- April 5-6, Mon/Tue
- April 10-11, Sat/Sun
- April 19-20, Mon/Tue
- April 24-25, Sat/Sun
- May 3-4, Mon/Tue
- May 8-9, Sat/Sun
- May 17-18, Mon/Tue
- May 22-23, Sat/Sun
Course Textbook Not Provided: Sailing Made Easy
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TO INQUIRE ABOUT A CLASS: Email your name, phone number, best email address and the name of the class in which you are interested
to [email protected] or call (704) 947-7245.
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Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
2 days, $650
Time on Water: 13 Hours / Off Water: 3 Hours
Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat (ASA 101); Must read/study the course textbook Coastal Cruising Made Easy prior to class in preparation for the written exam
Cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on auxiliary powered sailboat in moderate winds and sea conditions. Taught on a 28' keelboat with inboard auxiliary power. New skills include navigation, anchoring, mooring ball pickups, reefing, chart-reading, weather, maneuvering under power with inboard diesel, emergency procedures, and confidently handling a larger sailboat under sail or power. Overnight option available for this course on Lake Norman. Some classes will be offered on a Chesapeake Bay charter.
Course Textbook Not Provided: Coastal Cruising Made Easy
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TO INQUIRE ABOUT A CLASS: Email your name, phone number, best email address and the name of the class in which you are interested
to [email protected] or call (704) 947-7245.
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Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104) - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
2 days, $650
Time on Water: 13 hours / Off Water: 3 hours
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) and Coastal Cruising (ASA 103); Must read/study the course textbook Bareboat Cruising Made Easy prior to class in preparation for the written exam
This live-aboard course is the gateway to worldwide bareboat chartering. A more advanced course for individuals with basic coastal cruising experience, you'll act as skipper and crew of a 32'-40' boat, sailing in daylight hours in coastal waters. This course covers cruise planning, provisioning, boat systems, maintenance procedures, navigation, emergency procedures, weather, maneuvering under power, and more advanced sailing skills - the tools you will need to charter a cruising boat or skipper your own. Taught on cruising yachts on Chesapeake Bay or other coastal waters.
Please call the office to schedule a class (704) 947-7245.
Course Textbook Not Provided: Bareboat Cruising Made Easy
Order Online
TO INQUIRE ABOUT A CLASS: Email your name, phone number, best email address and the name of the class in which you are interested
to [email protected] or call (704) 947-7245.
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Coastal Navigation (ASA 105)
4 days, $600
Time on Water: 4 hours / Off water: 21 hours
Prerequisites: Some previous sailing experience
Students will be able to demonstrate the skills required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. Three days of classroom work and testing, combined with one day of on the water practical training. This course takes all navigation variables into account. Establishing a fix, estimated position, and plotting a course, while considering set/drift/leeway are all covered. Chart reading/updating, compass deviation, magnetic variation, coast pilot and notice to mariners publications, tide and current predictions are covered. GPS and other electronic aids are used to create cohesion between paper and electronic navigation. Practical experience with electronic tools including Navionics.
TO INQUIRE ABOUT A CLASS: Email your name, phone number, best email address and the name of the class in which you are interested
to [email protected] or call (704) 947-7245.
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Basic Learn to Sail Class: Flying Scot Learn to Sail
7 Hour Class, $310
Prerequisites: None
If you do not have any sailing experience and wish to learn on a smaller boat, you can enroll in our Flying Scot Learn to Sail class to learn the basics needed. Click here for schedule.