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The Complete Sailing Course (CSC)

Classes start every weekend!

Short info about this course...
Marina Sailing's Complete Sailing Course™ is designed for the new sailor and includes basic and intermediate instruction aboard sailboats 25-30 feet. Students learn to sail quickly and safely with our certified American Sailing Association instruction in ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing and ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising.

Special Offer course includes:
•  ASA 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing
•  ASA 103: Basic Coastal Cruising, $495 Marina Sailing Membership

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$895
$795
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$795
$695
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The Ultimate Sailing Course (USC)

Next classes Dates: May 16-20, June 16-20

Short info about this course...
Learn and become proficient sailing 30-40 foot sailboats over five days. The course includes: Basic Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104).

Special Offer course includes:
•  Membership (monthly dues are $30)
•  Instruction and three levels of ASA certifications on board a larger boat in a live aboard cruising environment over a five day period! 

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$1695
$1495
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$1595
$1395
Weekend Classes are $1595 per person
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ASA Basic Certification Courses

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Course

The ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing course teaches students how to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds 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

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Non Member's Price
$395
Member's Price
$300

ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Course

ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising is the next level of ASA certification following ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing. This on-the-water course covers the basic sailing skills for cruising sailboats in the 30' range, including federal equipment carriage and navigation lights requirements, safety at sea, emergencies such as man overboard, how to treat hypothermia, read and interpret nautical charts of local areas and safely operate auxiliary engines, anchoring, mooring, reefing and more.

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Non Member's Price
$595
Member's Price
$495

Three Hour Introductory Sailing Lesson

This is Lesson 1 of our Complete Sailing Course. In this class you will cover sailing nomenclature and take the helm to learn tacking and jibing. A great way to check out our sailing program and the Marina Sailing Club!

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Non Member's Price
$595
Member's Price
$495

% ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Course
(San Diego Only)

Special discounted course! Get your ASA Basic Keelboat Certification in 2 days - at our San Diego location! Sign up now and save $200!

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$495
$295
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$395
$195

% ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Course
(San Diego Only)

After finishing your ASA 101 course, in this ASA 103 course you will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat, cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.

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$695
$595
Member's Price
$595
$495

% Five Day "Ultimate Sailing Course"

Learn and become proficient sailing 30-40 foot sailboats over five days on "The Ultimate Sailing Course". Basic Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising ( ASA 103) and Bareboat Chartering (104) are all included. Basic through advanced techniques are taught as we sail to spectacular offshore islands and beautiful harbors. We will visit multiple coves and marinas and learn everything from basic sailboat handling to setting sails, plotting a course, docking, navigation, anchoring , tight quarter maneuvering , heavy weather sailing, cruise planning, beaching a dinghy, picking up a mooring and heavy weather sailing. You will also learn about night sailing and determining your position and learn about GPS, Radars, Autopilots and big boat electronics, plumbing and diesels.

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$1795
$1595
Member's Price
$1695
$1495

ASA Advanced Certification Courses

ASA Advanced Certification Courses

Spend a full weekend cruising or three days of island circumnavigation. This is the next important step in ASA Certification. A pre-departure seminar the first evening, then it's off to complete provisioning assignments and make ready for your trip to one of the offshore islands. Covered in the course will be night sailing, standing a watch, anchoring techniques, boat systems, maintenance procedures and valuable cruising knowledge.

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Non Member's Price
$450
$350
Member's Price
$300
$200

ASA 104 /114 Catamaran Certification

ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising is the next level of ASA certification following ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing. This on-the-water course covers the basic sailing skills for cruising sailboats in the 30' range, including federal equipment carriage and navigation lights requirements, safety at sea, emergencies such as man overboard, how to treat hypothermia, read and interpret nautical charts of local areas and safely operate auxiliary engines, anchoring, mooring, reefing and more.

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Non Member's Price
$450
$350
Member's Price
$300
$200

% ASA 106 Advanced Costal Cruising Standard

Three full days on the water, for those experienced sailors who want to act as skipper and crew on boats up to 50' in coastal or inland waters in any conditions. Course covers advanced seamanship, weather, engineering and safety.

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Non Member's Price
$495
$295
Member's Price
$395
$195

ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Standard

Twelve hours of classroom offered in 3 or 4 mid-week evening sessions or 2 six hour sessions on consecutive weekend days. A prerequisite for ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising, this course covers advanced coastal piloting skills, compass deviation, NOAA chart reading and detailed use of chart symbols, tides and currents, set and drift and other advanced navigational skills. Available as a home study course for $125

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$450
$350
Member's Price
$300
$200
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