
ASA Sailing Courses in Sausalito and Berkeley
Join the ranks of a world-wide community when you learn to sail! Whatever your goals are, to learn a new sport, to travel, explore uncharted territory, cruise, race, or to simply enjoy being on the water, we’ll help you master the necessary skills. Modern Sailing teaches to the American Sailing Association’s (ASA) keelboat standards and is a three-time winner of ASA’s Outstanding School of the Year award. Our ASA courses are taught by USCG Captains who are certified ASA Instructors. Many of our students have gone on to skipper our Club Sails, charter internationally, buy their own boats, circumnavigate the globe, earn their USCG Captain’s License, and even became instructors themselves.
CRUISING BOAT AND SPORTBOAT TRACKS
In addition to the cruising boat education path available at both our Sausalito and Berkeley locations, Berkeley also offers an exciting Sportboat Track - ASA courses and advanced clinics taught aboard our sturdy and agile J/Boats. If the idea of zipping around the Bay on high-performance sportboats appeals to you, check the schedule of Berkeley ASA courses to learn more about each offering.
American Sailing Association Affiliate
The American Sailing Association was founded in 1983 and standardized sailing education in the United States. With the mission to “help people sail safely and confidently,” the ASA offers eight levels of certification with additional courses and endorsements that are globally recognized by sailing schools and charter companies worldwide. At Modern Sailing, we offer seven levels of certification, catamaran training and certification, and a docking endorsement course.
ASA Sailing Courses offered at Modern Sailing |
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As we continually expand the availability of sailing courses at both locations, this list is subject to change. Courses are made available on our schedule 4-5 months in advance. View the Schedule to see current availability and enroll online.
Do you have questions or need assistance? Please feel free to contact us - we're happy to help!