Description:
This option is geared for the total novice, who is eager to achieve the first three levels of ASA certification in one visit. Upon completion, you will become a recognized "Bareboat Charterer", capable of multiple day charters anywhere in the world, with you as the captain.

Days 1-3- ASA 101 Instruction aboard a J-24
Days 4-7- ASA 103 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320
Days 8-9- ASA 104 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320

Cost:
Off-Season (Nov-Feb): $1,758 per person, or $3,305 for party of two
On-Season (Mar-Oct): $2,055 per person, or $3,875 for party of two

Additional Costs:
Sailing Fundamentals Text Book $23.65
Cruising Fundamentals Text Book $21.50
ASA Log Book $9.70
ASA Certification Fee $39.00
Postage $7.00 per person.
Damage Insurance $5.00 per person.

Description:
This option is geared for the total novice, who is eager to achieve the first two levels of ASA certification, and become a competent basic coastal cruiser, ready to day sail larger boats.

Days 1-3 - ASA 101 Instruction aboard a J-24
Days 4-6 - ASA 103 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320

Cost:
Off-Season (Nov-Feb): $1,197 per person, or $2,200 for party of two
On-Season (Mar-Oct): $1,395 per person, or $2,575 for party of two

Additional Costs:
Sailing Fundamentals Text Book $23.65
ASA Log Book $9.70
ASA Certification Fee $39.00
Postage $7.00 per person.
Damage Insurance $5.00 per person.

Option "Charlie"
Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising & Bareboat Chartering
6 Day Liveaboard Instructional Vacation (ASA Certifications 101, 103, 104)

Description:
This option is geared for the sailor who is already competent in small boat sailing techniques and is eager to achieve the first three levels of ASA certification in one visit. If you feel you have mastered basic sailing skills such as crew overboard rescue techniques, heave-to, basic knots & rules of the road, then this is the option for you. Upon completion, you will become a recognized Bareboat Charterer, capable of multiple day charters anywhere in the world, with you as the captain.

Day 1 -ASA 101 Instruction aboard a J-24
Days 2-4 - ASA 103 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320
Days 5-6 -ASA 104 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320

Cost:
Off-Season (Nov-Feb): $1,197 per person, or $2,200 for party of two
On-Season (Mar-Oct): $1,395 per person, or $2,575 for party of two

Additional Costs:
Sailing Fundamentals Text Book $23.65
Cruising Fundamentals Text Book $21.50
ASA Log Book $9.70
ASA Certification Fee $39.00
Postage $7.00 per person.
Damage Insurance $5.00 per person.

Description:
This option is geared for the sailor who is already competent in small boat sailing techniques, who is eager to achieve the first two levels of ASA certification in one visit. If you feel you have mastered basic sailing skills such as crew overboard rescue techniques, heave-to, basic knots & rules of the road, then this is the option for you. Upon completion, you will become recognized as a competent basic coastal cruiser, ready to day sail larger boats.

Day 1 - ASA 101 Instruction aboard a J-24
Days 2-4 - ASA 103 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320

Cost:
Off-Season (Nov-Feb): $823 per person, or $1,435 for party of two
On-Season (Mar-Oct): $955 per person, or $1,675 for party of two

Additional Costs:
Sailing Fundamentals Text Book $23.65
ASA Log Book $9.70
ASA Certification Fee $39.00
Postage $7.00 per person.
Damage Insurance $5.00 per person.

Description:
This option is geared for the sailor who is already competent in small boat sailing techniques, as well as competent in basic coastal cruising techniques for day sailing, who is eager to achieve the first three levels of ASA certification in one visit. If you feel you have mastered basic sailing skills such as crew overboard rescue techniques, heave-to, basic knots & rules of the road, as well as mastered the basic skills for handling a larger sailboat such as routine engine and systems maintenance, awareness of inboard engine's prop walk, docking, vhf radio commands and anchoring, then this is the option for you. Upon completion, you will become a recognized Bareboat Charterer, capable of multiple day charters anywhere in the world, with you as the captain.

Day 1 - ASA 101 Instruction aboard a J-24
Day 2- ASA 103 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320
Day 3-5 -ASA 104 Instruction aboard a Catalina 320

Cost:
Off-Season (Nov-Feb): $1,010 per person, or $1,775 for party of two
On-Season (Mar-Oct): $1,175 per person, or $2,075 for party of two

Additional Costs:
Sailing Fundamentals Text Book $23.65
Cruising Fundamentals Text Book $21.50
ASA Log Book $9.70
ASA Certification Fee $39.00
Postage $7.00 per person.
Damage Insurance $5.00 per person.

Description:
This option is geared for the total novice, who is eager to achieve the first level of ASA certification, and become a competent small boat sailor.

Cost:
Off-Season (Nov-Feb): $823 per person, or $1,435 for party of two
On-Season (Mar-Oct): $955 per person, or $1,675 for party of two

Additional Costs:
Sailing Fundamentals Text Book $23.65
ASA Log Book $9.70
ASA Certification Fee $39.00
Postage $7.00 per person.
Damage Insurance $5.00 per person.

Specifics About ASA Curriculum

Liveaboard Instructional Vacation options include the following amenities.

• Semi-private instruction: two students max (unless family).
  

• Access to The Santa Barbara Sailing Center's clubhouse, which contains a kitchenette, TV/VCR combo with nautical video library, nautical text book library, a variety of board games, a knot tying zone and high speed internet access.

• Access to The Santa Barbara Harbor's private marina showering facilities.

• Unlimited free practice time aboard your class sail boat.

• Pillows, sheets, sleeping bags, washcloths, showering towels and space heater.

• Complimentary kayak rentals.

• Complimentary tickets aboard the Double Dolphin Catamaran for Coastal, Sunset, Jazz, Whale Watch or All Day Island Safari Public Cruises.

Please Note:

The above price quotes are tax inclusive.

If you are a party of two, and would like to bring kids, in most cases they are free.

If you are planning to make your own arrangements at a hotel, instead of living aboard a cruising yacht, the cost of the liveaboard instructional vacation will still remain the same. We may, however, be able to save you hotel costs at certain hotels.

If you would like your meals catered for you during your program, please contact the School Director to discuss your options and additional costs. Otherwise, you are able to prepare your own meals here at our training facility, as well as take advantage of our wonderful assortment of over 300 restaurants in the Santa Barbara area.

For an additional fee, you may upgrade the size of your yacht for ASA 103 and/or 104.

During ASA 104, you will experience a 2 day trip to Santa Cruz Island with an overnight anchorage.

If you are flying, The Santa Barbara Airport is ideal (United, Skywest and Horizon). If you are flying into LAX, The Santa Barbara Airbus provides excellent shuttle service.

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.

Please inform the school director of any physical limitations that you may have prior to your arrival.

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 School Cancellation Policy:
By submitting your 100% non-refundable deposit, you recognize The Sailing School’s Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of any sailing program scheduled with The Santa Barbara Sailing Center results in 100% of class tuition forfeiture (your deposit).  

Change of Date Policy:
A change of date fee requires a $50 charge per person for all sailing classes, except for Liveaboard Instructional Vacation Programs, which constitutes a $100 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 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.

School Tuition Costs do not include the following
- Mandatory 5.00 Damage Insurance Fee per Person per Course.
- Postage (for ASA Courses or Liveaboard Instructional Vacation Only.)
- Gratuity (Customary if you enjoyed your lesson.)
- Navigation Tools (However, we will supply these for your ASA courses.)
- Chart #18720 (Santa Barbara Channel Islands.) $26.94
- Brian Fagan Crusing Guide (S.B. Channel Islands) $32.33
- Sailing Fundamentals Text Book, by Gary Jobson $23.65
- Cruising Fundamentals Text Book, by Harry Munns $21.50
- ASA Log Book $9.70
- ASA Certification Fee (for ASA 101 Students Only, Post 10-1-07) $39.00