ASA Sailing Lessons at Charlotte Harbor Sailing
American Sailing Association (ASA) certified instructors who hold the license of Captain from the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
Classes are taught aboard one of our sailboats, no classrooms! To maximize your time at the helm each class is limited in size to a max of 4 pupils.
Basic Keelboat Sailing (BKB 101)
You will be able to skipper or crew on a sailboat of 20 to 27 feet on familiar waters in light to moderate winds. No previous experience is needed. This course is offered over a weekend, or on four weekday evenings. Includes log book, textbook and membership in ASA. Cost is $389 per person.
You will get "hands on" experience to build sea knowledge and confidence. "Sailing Fundamentals" by Gary Jobson is the textbook.
Some of the topics covered:
- Boat Parts & Names
- Getting Underway & Docking
- Sail Trim & Theory
- Points of Sail
- Coming About & Jibing
- Rules of the Sea
- Navigation
- Anchoring
- Knots
- Man Overboard & Safety
Call King Fisher Fleet @ 941-639-0969 to Register
Basic Coastal Cruising (BCC 103)
You will be able to cruise safely in local and regional coastal waters as skipper or crew on sailboats up to 30 feet in moderate conditions. This course is offered over a weekend.
Prerequisite is BKB 101. Cost is $350 per person.
Reviews the skills learned in BKB 101 "Sailing Fundamentals" by Jobson is the textbook.
Some of the topics covered:
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Weather
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Sail Selection & Reefing
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Coastal Cruising
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Running Aground
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Sailing a Compass Course
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More Terms & Definitions
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Motoring
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Lights
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More Rules of the Sea
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Duties of Skipper & Crew
Call King Fisher Fleet @ 941-639-0969 to Register
Bareboat Chartering (BBC 104)
You will be able to act as skipper or crew aboard sailboats of 30' to 50' on coastal waters. This certification enables you to charter sailing vessels anywhere in the world. Includes two nights aboard, with one night at anchor. This class requires living aboard for 48 hours, and is taught over a weekend.
$495 per person plus food/drink
BKB 101 & BCC 103 are required for this course.
"Cruising Fundamentals" by Harry Mums is the textbook.
Some of the topics to be covered include:
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Planning A Cruise
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Provisioning
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Plotting a Course
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Chart Reading
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Anchoring Methods
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Safety
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Engines
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Cooking
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Seamanship
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Radio Talk
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Navigation Rules
Call King Fisher Fleet @ 941-639-0969 to Register
Coastal Navigation (NAV 105)
You will demonstrate the navigational theory and skill to safely navigate a vessel in coastal or inland waters. This course requires no sea time, no prerequisites. Taught over 4 sessions. Cost is $350 per person.
Topics include:
- Chart Symbols
- Tides & Currents
- Light Lists
- Set & Drift
- Compass Deviation
- Transit Bearing
- Running Fix
- Aids to Navigation
Call King Fisher Fleet @ 941-639-0969 to Register
Private Informal Lessons
If you just want to have fun, simply charter any boat, and for a few extra dollars we will give informal, private lessons. You pick the topics covered. You may have up to 6 people aboard. Work on any skills you wish. Perhaps you just need a little refresher course. Or maybe you want to learn on your own boat. Give us a call and we will design just the lessons you want.
Call King Fisher Fleet @ 941-639-0969 to Register
Combination Lessons
Prices are per person
- BKB 101 in 4 evenings $395
(one evening per week, takes a month)
- BKB 101 + BCC 103 in 3 days $595
(usually over a 3 day weekend)
- BKB 101 + BCC 103 in 4 days $695
(usually over 2 different weekends, or four days in a row)
Couples Packages
Use our boat as your hotel!!! Full amenities of the marina, pool, tennis, showers, shops, resturants, and more!!!
- BKB 101, BCC 103, BBC 104 $1495
*5 days on board (4 nights at the marina, one night on the anchor), limit to 2 people, Monday through Friday
- BCC 103, BBC 104, NAV 105 $1495
*5 days on board (4 nights at the marina, one night on the anchor), limit to 2 people, Monday through Friday
- BBC 104 + NAV 105 $1195
*4 days on board, (3 nights at the marina, one night on the anchor), limit to 2 people, weekdays
* = plus the costs of food, drinks
Call King Fisher Fleet @ 941-639-0969 to Register
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