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101 ~ Basic Keelboat Sailing
Overview:
This 20 hour course is a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of sailing. Taught on stable 21 and 24 foot keelboats, you will be skippering on your first day of class and be confident sailing on your own.

Curriculum includes nautical terminology, docking, rules of the road, sail trim and shape, headsail changes, reefing, crew teamwork and responsibilities, docking under sail, safety procedures, points of sail, tacking/jibing, knots and crew overboard.

Goal:
Competent to sail up to a 27’ sailboat in familiar waters.

Prerequisite:
None

Please Note:
We will find all of your partner(s) for all group classes.

If you have not completed the required reading before your arrival, or are not a valid candidate to test out of a given level, we may have to alter your program's formula. In any case, our goal is to provide the best instruction possible, even if we have to adapt a new gameplan.

Public Pricing:
Group Class (4 Students Max):

$310 per person - $555 per couple.

Semi-Private Class ( 2 Students Max):

$580 per person - $1060 per couple.

Private: $960

Member Pricing:
Group Class (4 Students Max):

$260 per person - $475 per couple.

Semi-Private Class ( 2 Students Max):

$495 per person - $910 per couple.

Private: $825

ASA 101

ASA 101

ASA 101

ASA 101

ASA 101 School Tuition Costs do not include:

  • Sailing Fundamentals Text Book $22.95 + Tax
  • ASA Log Book $9.95 + Tax
  • ASA Certification Fee $39.00
  • Postage is determined by your zip code.
  • Damage Insurance $5.00 per person.

A.S.A. 101 Test Out:
For those with strong small boat sailing skills, we offer a 4 hour test-out.

Pricing:
Member rate:  $165
Public rate:  $185

Scheduling Procedures at SBSC:
As you may have noticed, our sailing school does not currently post a calendar of available class dates on our website. This is because when scheduling classes at our facility, we can usually accommodate your desired dates most of the time. When finalizing your sailing school agenda, the School Director will work closely with you to make sure that the program fits within your "window of time", specific dates or general availability.

The Santa Barbara Sailing Center's Sailing School Cancellation Policy:
By submitting your 100% non-refundable payment, you recognize The Sailing School's Cancellation Policy: Cancellation results in 100% of class tuition forfeiture.

Change of Date Policy:
A change of date fee requires a $50.00 charge per person for all sailing classes, except for Liveaboard Instructional Vacation Programs, which constitutes a $100.00 charge per person.

A change of date request must be made no less than 30 calendar days prior to your scheduled program, or you will forfeit your deposit.

Santa Barbara Sailing Center's Insurance Policy:
All students will pay a mandatory $5.00 fee for insurance. This will cover all damages and/or lost items that may occur during your lesson.

ASA Certification Fee for all ASA 101 students:
All ASA 101 graduates (after 10-1-2007) will have a mandatory one-time $39.00 certification fee. This will set you up in ASA's certification dadabase and happens to include the following:

  • 1 Year of ASA membership.
  • 1 Year subscription to Sailing Magazine.
  • 1 Year subscription to ASA's American Sailing Journal.
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