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ASa Certified Sailing Lessons

Get ASA Certified to Bareboat and Sail anywhere!

All of our classes are customized for the students in the class. We offer small classes of no more than 4 people so everyone gets a chance to practice all the skills. 

Your safety, confidence, and enjoyment of sailing are our main priorities! 

Class Timetable: 

Classes are 2 days and may adjust slightly due to wind and weather, but this is the general plan.


9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 30 minute on-shore lunch break.

Day 1:

 8:45 AM - Check in at the sailing shop.

 9:00 AM - Meet with your classmates and instructor

 9:30–12:30 - Parts of the boat, depart the dock, hands-on sailing skills, dock the boat.  

12:30–1:00 — Lunch break on shore

1:00–1:30 — Sailing theory.

1:30–4:30 — Depart the dock, sailing skills, dock the boat.

Day 2: 

9:00 AM - Gather with classmates and instructor

9:15–12:30 - Depart the dock, sailing skills, dock the boat

12:30–1:00- Lunch break on shore

1:00–3:00 - Depart the dock, sailing skills, dock the boat.

3:00-4:30 — Sailing exam. Review exam with class summary. Book your rentals with discounts.

Class Descriptions

Custom ASA Certification

(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ) Custom # of days

It often makes sense for students to combine 3 or more ASA certifications into one extended class. We can save experienced sailors time and money by allowing moderately experienced sailors to test out of a lower certification. Or for those with limited time away from work, you can earn multiple certifications into a shorter period of time.
The course is built like a short charter vacation and is great for families or couples interested in chartering in the Caribbean.

The lesson begins at 9:00 am. You will meet the instructor at Dayton Yacht Harbor The lessons start with an introduction and listening to understanding your expectations and goals. Your instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use the logbook for a guideline and syllabus.

Safety equipment and life jackets included.

Includes: Basic coastal cruising textbook, bareboat cruising textbook, boat allotted time, sailing Instructor time, and certifications upon successful completion of written and practical exams.

For parties of 5 or more please call to book.

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ASA 103/104 Combo

(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) 4 day group class, Get 103 and 104 combined certifications!

Combo Course 103/104 Coastal/ Bareboat Cruising Made Easy
Duration: 4 day course (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
About
It often makes sense for students to combine 2 or more ASA certifications into one extended class. For those with limited time away from work, you can earn multiple certifications into a shorter period of time.

The ASA 103/104 course is a 4-day class covering the material of ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising and ASA 104 Bareboat Charter. The course is built like a short charter vacation and is great for families or couples interested in chartering in the Caribbean.

The lesson begins at 9:00 am. You will meet the instructor at Dayton Yacht Harbor The lessons start with an introduction and listening to understanding your expectations and goals. Your instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use the logbook for a guideline and syllabus.

Safety equipment and life jackets included.

Includes: Basic coastal cruising textbook, bareboat cruising textbook, boat allotted time, sailing Instructor time and certifications upon successful completion of written and practical exams.

For parties of 5 or more please call to book.

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ASA 101/103 Combo

(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) 4 day group class, Get 101 and 103 combined certifications!

Combo Course 101/103 Keelboat/Coastal Cruising Made Easy

Duration: 4 day course (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Thursday - Sunday

About:
The ASA 101/103 course is 4 days covering the material of ASA 101 Basic Keelboat and ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising. The course is built like a short charter vacation and is great for families or couples interested in chartering in on the lake.

The lesson begins at 9:00 am. You will meet the instructor at Dayton Yacht Harbor. The lessons start with an introduction and listening to understanding your expectations and goals. Your instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use the logbook for a guideline and syllabus.

Safety equipment and life jackets included.

Includes: Basic coastal cruising textbook, bareboat cruising textbook, boat allotted time, sailing Instructor time and certifications upon successful completion of written and practical exams.

For parties of 5 or more please call to book.

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ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising

(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) 2 day group class, Get certified to sail ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising!

Get certified to sail a ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Certification!

Duration: 2 day course (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

About:
Prerequisites ASA 103.

Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.

All classes are customized for each student. We meet at 9 am for introductions and short class time. Then it is out to the water. The instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use the logbook for a guideline and syllabus. We focus on more time on the boat for skills, practice and less in the classroom. On the 2nd afternoon there will be a written 100 question test, 80% to pass and practical on the water. Our goal is to coach you for success throughout the whole program.

Includes: Bareboat cruising textbook, boat allotted time, sailing Instructor time and certifications upon successful completion of written and practical exams.

For parties of 5 or more please call to book.

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ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising

(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) 2 day group class, Get certified to sail ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising!

Get certified to sail a ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising!

Duration: 2 day course (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
About:
**Prerequisites ASA 101, the next lesson to get you confidence!**

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship. 2 day course. Safety equipment and life jackets included.

The lesson begins at 9:00 am. You will meet the instructor at the picnic tables at the clubhouse. The lessons start with an introduction and understanding your expectations and goals. The instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use your logbook for a guideline and syllabus.

Includes: Basic coastal cruising textbook, boat allotted time, sailing Instructor time and certifications upon successful completion of written and practical exams.

For parties of 5 or more please call to book.

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ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

(9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ) 2 day group class. Get certified to sail a keelboat!

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat, Sailing Made Easy

Duration: 2 day course (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

About:
101 Basic Keelboat, Sailing Made Easy
A two day course featuring hands on training on a keelboat 20ft -25ft. Pre-requisites: none! Best place to learn to sail. Learn to skipper a 20′ – 27′ sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn 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.

The lesson begins at 9:00 am. You will meet the instructor at Dayton Yacht Harbor. The lessons start with an introduction and listening to understanding your expectations and goals. Your instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use the logbook for a guideline and syllabus.

Safety equipment and life jackets included.

More info: Includes: 3 month ASA temporary membership, logbook, Basic Keelboat Sailing Made Easy textbook, boat allotted time, sailing Instructor time and certifications upon successful completion of written and practical exams.

For parties of 5 or more please call to book.

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Discover Sailing Tour

(10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) 3 hour Group Class Intro to Sailing at Go Sail Flathead Lake.

Dare, Dream & Discover Sailing, knot tying, wind and sailor lingo.

About: Group class up to 4 guests. No Certifications offered. Ideal for first time sailors. Many smiles for all 9 and older!

Short introduction and 2.5 hours on the water.

We pride ourselves on SAFE and FUN LEARNING! This will be active and entertaining for all ages. Safety equipment and type II USCG life jackets included.

**Please bring size appropriate Type II life jackets for anyone under 80 lbs. Safety is our first concern. Weather preparedness and COVID 19 precautions will be in place.

For parties of 6 or more please call to book.

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