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  Sailing Lessons

Learn to sail! What else can we say? We know that almost every one has, at one time or another, wanted to try sailing; as a result, sailing has become one of the most popular sports. Using guidelines established by the ASA (American Sailing Association), Spinnaker Sailing offers courses to students from all walks of life.

Our philosophy itself is a practical one...the sooner you put theory into application, the sooner you grow comfortable with being at sea. You'll be guided in a step by step, hands-on approach to sailing, striving towards a certificate of completion from the nationally recognized American Sailing Association.

Class

Cost mem/non

# Of Students
Hours
Certification (a)
Basic Keelboat Sailing I ($675 for both if purchased
$282/375
4
12*
No

Basic Keelboat Sailing II as BKS I & II Package) (a)

282/375
4
12*
Yes
Basic Coastal Cruising
506/675
4
24
Yes
Intermediate Coastal Cruising
506/675
4
48
Yes
Coastal Navigation & Piloting
143/190
1
3
Yes
Advanced Coastal Cruising
506/675
5
48
Yes
Spinnaker Handling
506/675
4
12
No
Private Instruction
56/75 hr.
1-4
3 hr. min.
No
* assumes 3-4 students in the class
(a) Basic Keelboat certification costs $30 for BKS Test PLUS $39 for 1st years membership in the ASA. Text to prepare for this test costs $20.
Basic Coastal Cruising certification costs $30 for BCC Test. Text to prepare for this test the same as Basic Keelboat.
Intermediate Coastal Cruising certification costs $30 for ICC Test. Text to prepare for this test costs $22
Advanced Coastal Cruising certification costs $30 for ICC Test. Text to prepare for this test costs $52

 
At Spinnaker Sailing School you'll be learning on sailboats carefully selected for sailing in the challenging conditions of the San Francisco Bay and Coastal Areas. All of our boats are well equipped with all the gear necessary to sail safely and comfortably on the Bay, along with all of the necessary safety and emergency equipment as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Our full-time maintenance staff assures that the equipment is always in working condition.

There's a big difference between excellent sailors and excellent teachers...at Spinnaker Sailing we realize this, and know that patience and confidence are key to your success on the water. We take great care in the selection of our instructors to ensure not only the highest level of expertise, but also a relaxed, personable manner that's conducive to your learning.

As one of the oldest ASA sailing schools in existence, our programs and instructors have met the high standards of ASA certification, with many having exceeded the requirements by far! Our teaching staff includes ASA licensed Masters, Coast Guard Captains, and numerous international racers with years of experience.

CLASS SCHEDULES
Basic Keelboat Sailing I (2 six-hour days)
Midweek - Mon & Tues. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekend - Sat & Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intermediate Coastal Cruising (3 liveaboard days)
Friday 5:30 pm - Sun 5:30 pm
 
Basic Keelboat Sailing II (2 six-hour days)
Midweek - Wed & Thurs. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekend - Sat & Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Coastal Navigation
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Basic Coastal Cruising (4 six-hour days)
Midweek - Mon - Thurs.. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekend - 2 Weekends 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advanced Coastal Cruising (3 liveaboard days)
Friday 5:30 pm - Sun 5:30 pm
 
  Private Instruction (minimum of 3 hours)
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