Academy
Everette Smith and Mike McCarn of Florence,
SC flake the mainsail.




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Priority Sailing

We recommend that beginning students with little prior
sailing experience first take an INTRODUCTION TO SAILING
cruise with us ($75). We then can assess your learning
needs and recommend an instructional program for you. We
organize classes for singles, couples, families, friends,
women-only, and youth groups. We design custom classes
when we get a request, fit individuals into scheduled
classes that suit them, or provide private lessons for them.  

Visit the ASA website to view their standards for
the certification levels we offer, and order course
books:  www.AmericanSailing.com

Learn sailing terms and concepts on line.

Learn to tie useful knots on line.
Kate Frazier rescues "Bob" during a Basic Keelboat
class .
Note how the 25' Catalina, Datso, is "hove to" to keep her
slow and steady during this drill.

We also can provide private lessons on  your own boat.
The cost for private lessons on another person's
sailboat is $35 per hour.
BASIC KEELBOAT (ASA 101); 4 half days or two full days; $475 (includes American Sailing Association
membership fee and logbook). Sailors learn to sail a keelboat in light to moderate conditions, in local inland
waters, without supervision. (Discount of $75 for those who have taken our introductory class or have comparable
knowledge.)

BASIC COASTAL CRUISING (ASA 103); 2 days; $450
Sailors learn to cruise in regional waters. For an additional $35 - $50 per person fee, students may stay overnight
on the boat in Southport; at another marina, a dock fee will be shared.

BAREBOAT CHARTERING (ASA 104); 48-hour live-aboard cruise; $525.
Sailors will learn to cook meals aboard, navigate new areas, use the dinghy, and anchor out overnight. Food and
beverages additional.

COASTAL NAVIGATION (ASA 105); self or group study, + examination. Consultation/instruction as needed for $35
per hour, + $100 examination fee.

ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING (ASA 106); 1 1/2 days, one night; $500.
Sailors learn to act as skipper and crew and sail in any conditions, coastal and inland. Use of the cruising
spinnaker will be taught, weather permitting.  Food and beverage costs will be shared.

All-women's classes are available upon request.

Sleeping on the boat and learning to sail together
helps you build lasting memories and learn
enjoyable skills that you can use throughout your
lives.



Here is is list of the classes we offer: