LEARNing TO SAIL
At Island Sailing School we believe the journey is the goal and we’re here to help you plot your perfect course. Your licensed and certified professional sailing instructor will provide all the resources you need.
A M E R I C A N S A I L I N G A S S O C I A T I O N S C H O O L
Island Sailing is proud to be a fully accredited American Sailing Association sailing school. All of our instructors are licensed by the Unites States Coast Guard and have earned their instructor certifications from the American Sailing Association. All instructors also have real life cruising experience, have sailed thousands of miles all over the world, and they are heavily involved in our boating community.
ASA represents the largest and most trusted network of schools in the United States. Earning an ASA certification proves your sailing ability to the world and it gives you the confidence to maximize your sailing experience.
At Island Sailing we believe the “industry standard” 16-hour, two-day beginning course is too short and too fast. We have expanded our beginning course to 24 hours distributed across four class sessions to improve your learning experience.
Give yourself the time you deserve, and give sailing the time it deserves.
“That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do; not that the nature of the thing itself is changed, but that our power to do is increased.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
O U R C L A S S E S
Are you ready to get on the water and learn how to sail? ASA classes are taught by trained instructors guided by proven curriculum designed to get you sailing safely and confidently.
ASA 101 (Beginner)
Start your sailing experience now with our Beginning Sailing course. We will help you as a new sailor to create a great foundation of fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience.
ASA 101 Follow Up Coaching Sessions
Get out under sail with our professional licensed instructors following your class to continue developing your new skills and abilities. Gaining more guided experience will ensure your success in becoming a sailor. Special member rates apply so call today to learn more about these sessions! Prerequisite: ASA 101
ASA 103 (Intermediate)
Advance your skills and knowledge with our Introduction to Cruising course. Learn improved sail and boat handling techniques, including heavier weather sailing and sailing on larger boats.
ASA 104 & 114 ADVENTURE CHARTER TRAINING TRIPS
Prepare for Bareboat Chartering on Catamarans with Island Sailing’s ASA 104 & 114 Catamaran trips. Prepare to start skippering catamarans up to 50’ while gaining knowledge about provisioning, planning, galley operations, auxiliary systems, and more - while sailing beautiful waters around the world such as The South Pacific and the Caribbean.
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
Island Sailing’s ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Class offers advanced chart navigation instruction with areas of study including chart reading, tidal current determination, dead reckoning, position fixes, running fixes, danger bearings, set and drift problems, and more.
San Juan Cruise & Learn
Head out with our expert instructor John Salinas in the San Juan Islands for a full ASA 104 Bareboat course. Please contact Island Sailing directly to discuss current arrangements.
Captain John Salinas is a long time sailor with years of experience in the San Juan/Gulf Island area (The Salish Sea). He is a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and has introduced many new sailors to the sport. You’ll be sailing and learning on “Alethea”, a wonderful sailing vessel with entirely new sails, rigging, engine and many of the amenities that make being out on the water comfortable. We can plan to cruise to places you have heard about, read about, or just want to know more. We will sit down with the charts and plan our anchorages before we leave. You will be an important part of our cruise planning. We will work with the tides, currents, and weather to plan a safe and enjoyable cruise.
AT ISLAND SAILING CLUB, WE DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE SACRIFICES MADE BY THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE CURRENTLY SERVING IN OUR COUNTRY'S ARMED FORCES. AS A GESTURE OF GRATITUDE AND TO EXPRESS OUR THANKS, WE EXTEND AN INVITATION TO VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND RESERVISTS TO SHARE IN OUR PASSION FOR SAILING. ENJOY A 10% SAVINGS ON OUR ISLAND SAILING ASA 101 & 103 CLASSES AS OUR WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU. click now for your 10% savings!
