Introduction to Sailing

Introduction to Sailing

“A three hour tour” on a Harbor 20

Course Price and scheduling

Private Course

A private course for you and 1, 2 or 3 other people you know, based on your schedule.

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Private Course 1 Student: $399 total

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Private Course 2 Students: $435 total

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Private Course 3 Students: $465 total

Big Boat Private Course

Big boat Private Course for up to 6 Students: $699 total.  A private course for you and up 5 people who you know, based on your schedule.    This course is taught on a Beneteau 35.1, which is a much bigger boat to accommodate the larger number of people.

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Private Course 6 Students: $699 total

Information about the Course

Introduction to Sailing Overview

In this course, you will get familiar with a sailboat, while getting to steer the with the tiller.  You’ll also learn how to trim the sheets for points of sail like close reach, beam reach and broad reach.  You learn some of the terminology and a few of the rules of the road while having a lot of fun. There is no certification for this course.

Prerequisite – None

Boat utilized and description – Harbor 20

The Harbor 20 is a performance day sailor with classic good looks and plenty of room in the cockpit to make it easy for a small group to learn how to sail.  The mainsail is fully battened and the furling jib is self-tacking.  There is an electric motor to help you get out of the marina.

Boat location – Balboa Marina, Newport Beach, CA

The boat will be docked at the Balboa Marina where our office is located.  This marina has some of the best facilities and is one of the best destinations in Southern California.

  • Ample free parking
  • Bathrooms and showers
  • Two great restaurants with full bars – SOL Mexican Cocina & Tavern House Kitchen and Bar
  • Starbucks across the street
  • Gas station and minimart across the street
  • Subway across the street

What’s included –

  • Insurance, and safety gear (including life jackets)

Call us at (949) 209-9931 with any questions or to book by phone.

There is no fee to reschedule, if at 8am on the day of your lesson the iPhone Weather app says there is a 40% or higher chance of rain during the specific hours of your lesson.

Private Courses Less than 24 hours Less than 7 days but greater than 24 hours Less than 30 days but greater than 7 days 30 days or more
Intro to Sailing
ASA 101
ASA 103
AB 101
AB 103		 $250 to reschedule per day $125 to reschedule per day 100% Credit Full refund minus 3.5% credit card fee and any materials sent to student
ASA 104
ASA 106
ASA 114
AB 104		 50% Credit 70% Credit 85% Credit Full refund minus 3.5% credit card fee and any materials sent to student

Rescheduling classes is subject to the fee matrix below. Credits are valid up to 1 year from the original date of booking.
Refunds are not available.

PLEASE NOTE: Group classes can’t be held without the class being full. Cancelling a group class will affect all of the people in the class. Therefore, the Cost Matrix to Reschedule a Group Class is more stringent than a Private Class. If you need more flexibility, we recommend a private class.

Group Courses Less than 7 days Less than 30 days but greater than 7 days 30 days or more
Intro to Sailing
ASA 101
ASA 103
ASA 104
ASA 106
ASA 114
AB 101
AB 103
AB 104		 15% Credit 50% Credit 75% Credit