Weekend Classes

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Basic Sailing (ASA 101) Live-Aboard Weekend Class

(9AM Saturday, overnight to 5PM Sunday)

Learn the fundamentals of sailing a 30 to 40 foot sailboat. All instruction takes place on the boat. With only four students per class everyone receives a lot of time at the helm and hands-on sailing. Learn sailing terminology, what makes a sailboat go, points of sail, basic knots, boating safety, "rules of the road" on the water, and docking. And, experience the cruising life while staying aboard your boat at an anchorage in the San Juan Islands!

There will be both a written and a skills test to complete the course. Thorough study of your "Sailing Fundamentals" text will prepare you for your course and greatly enhance your learning experience. The Basic Sailing curriculum (link below) is helpful to follow while reviewing the text and will streamline your studying.

Tuition:	$425
Special Offer: Purchase the first 3 weekend courses (ASA 101, 103 and 104) together and save over 20%! AND book all 3 courses for the spring (April through June) and receive a FREE type IV PFD.
ASA Certification (optional):	$20 for the certification + a $39 ASA-required new student fee
Textbooks (price includes shipping):	Sailing Fundamentals, by Gary Jobson ($23, includes shipping)
Course Dates (all weekend classes occur on Saturday-Sunday):	April 24-25, 2010 May 1-2, 2010 May 8-9, 2010 May 15-16, 2010 May 22-23, 2010	May 29-30, 2010 June 5-6, 2010 June 12-13, 2010 June 19-20, 2010 June 26-27, 2010
	Summer and Fall classes are possible. Please call San Juan Sailing (1-800-677-7245) to be put on a waiting list and we will work to help you achieve your sailing goals.
Please contact San Juan Sailing School at school@sanjuansailing.com or 1-800-677-7245 to register for your course and to confirm course date availability.

Please bring sleeping bag, pillow case (pillow provided) and food for the overnight weekend. A full galley, including stove, refrigerator and barbecue, is available for your use onboard. NOTE: This is a Non-Smoking course.

(Basic Sailing Curriculum) (Packing List) (Class Preparation Checklist) (Student Survey)

[Roger and Marlene's Cruising Guide]

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