Beginning – Intermediate Sailing ASA 101/103
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.
Class Length5 DaysStudents3-6PrerequisitesNone. This class if for newbies!Location(s)Marina del Rey, Santa Monica Bay
ASA 101 and 103 Certifications
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.
Some of the concepts and skills included in ASA 101/103:
- Basic Sailing Terminology
- Maneuvers and Points of Sail
- Navigation Rules
- Aids to Navigation
- Safety Gear and Procedures
- Sailing Skills – Theory and Practice
- Crew Overboard Procedures
- Knots
- Basic boat systems
- Auxiliary engine operation
- Docking procedures
- Intermediate sail trim
- Basic coastal navigation
- Anchoring
- Weather interpretation
- Safety and seamanship
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.
Price: $1,952/person
Including all taxes and fees*
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Details, Terms and Conditions – Please Read
Arrival Time is 9:00am
Public lot on the corner of Admiralty Way and Bali Way. Entrance to the lot is on Bali Way. Please purchase a day ticket and display on the dashboard.
COME PREPARED
It is required that you purchase and review the course materials prior to the start of your class. This will greatly enhance your experience and confidence once you are onboard the boats. You will be expected to complete a written exam in addition to the onboard skills test while onboard. It is highly recommended you complete the practice tests in the course materials to best prepare you for the journey ahead.
You can purchase the ASA Course Materials here: https://store.americansailing.com/
NO HASSLES
A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, and tuition will be paid in full prior to the beginning of class. BPY will charge the balance to the credit card on file 30 days prior to the first day of your scheduled class, or you can pay the balance online.
Detailed Payment/Cancellation Policy Here »
If you book online, a 6% fee will be added by the third-party provider of this reservation service. This fee is not collected by BPY, and is non-refundable. Prices are subject to change without notice.
BECAUSE STUFF HAPPENS
Please understand that your change/rescheduling affects all other enrolled students, some of whom may have already purchased airfare, hotel accommodations, and taken time off work to attend this class. Your changes also affect your instructor’s schedule, as well as boat scheduling, having made the boat unavailable for charter during the scheduled class time.
If you must reschedule, you can request alternate dates up to 30 days before the start of your scheduled class, with a 10% rescheduling fee, allowing you to book another date up to one year from your original class start date. There are no refunds offered if you cancel within 30 days of your class.
BEST WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY… BUT
While Southern California enjoys some of the fairest and most consistently good weather in the USA, we will on rare occasions have to postpone a class due to inclement weather (typically a Small Craft Advisory). This decision is made at the discretion of the sailing instructor and management of BPY. If a decision to postpone a class is made, it is done so with the safety and comfort of of our clients in mind. If foul weather is forecast we urge you to contact us for an update.
SUGGESTED CLOTHING
Deck shoes 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.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
These items are highly recommended. They are not required for the classes, but will make your sailing experience more comfortable and/or interesting: flashlight, sailing gloves, sailing knife, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), hat, sunglasses and sun block, portable VHF, and cell phone.
