We Are Now Closed for Vacation and Boat Maintenance; our last lessons are June 11th, 2023.
We are not scheduling our fall/winter sailing lessons yet, but expect to open back up in July or August.
Check back with us later in the summer for an update. Enjoy your summer!
Lesson Details
ASA Certified Sailing Lessons:
Achieve your sailing certification with the American Sailing Association standards aboard Eliora, our 31’ Catalina; we teach sailing onboard sailboats, not classrooms. You will get lots of personal attention and helm time as all classes have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 students. In addition to the beginner and intermediate courses ASA101, ASA103, ASA104 and ASA105, we also offer the harder-to-find course Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA106).
ASA Certified Private Sailing Lessons:
Private lessons are offered on our Catalina 310 if you prefer personal one-on-one lessons with no additional students in the class. If you would like private lessons on your own boat, our Captains will come to your marina anywhere on the Southwest Florida coastline from Naples up to Tampa. Another option is to bring your boat to Punta Gorda and dock it at Fisherman’s Village. We also offer ASA114 Cruising Catamaran certification on your own boat. If you would like to rent a boat in the Bahamas or Caribbean to take lessons we do have Captains available to fly down.
Private Informal Lessons:
If you just want to have fun! You can go sailing on our Catalina 310 or use your boat, and a Captain will give informal, private lessons with no tests or certifications. You pick the topics to be covered, and work on any skills you wish. Perhaps you just need a little refresher course, or some more sailing time before the next test, maybe you want to learn more about your boat. There may be up to 6 people aboard plus the Captain. There are 2, 4 or 6 hour day options available.
Veterans:
Make sure you mention you are a Veteran when you book your class. As a thank you to our Veterans, we offer a discount on ASA101.
ASA Certified Lesson Prices on Our Catalina 310
Regular Lessons: All classes have a minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 4, you are welcome to sign up as a single and join the class.
Private Lessons: If you prefer personal one-on-one lessons with no additional students in the class, choose the private option below.
There is a discount for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th students in your party. Register at same time for the discount, and share the study materials.
| Lesson | Sailing Time | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | Private 1 Person | Private 2 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Includes Textbook, 90 days of ASA Membership, ASA101 Certification and Logbook |
On our Catalina 310. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – days only) |
$600 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $1,950 | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising Includes Textbook and ASA103 Certification |
On our Catalina 310. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – days only) |
$650 | $1,150 | $1,625 | $2,100 | $1,400 | $1,850 |
| ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Includes Textbook and ASA104 Certification |
On our Catalina 310. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – with 1 night at anchor) |
$875 | $1,550 | $2,200 | $2,850 | $1,875 | $2,500 |
| ASA105 Coastal Navigation Includes Study Materials and ASA105 Certification |
Home Study Course, No Sailing or Classroom Time | $275 | $475 | $675 | $875 | $275 | $475 |
| Lesson | Sailing Time | Private 1 Person | Private 2 People | Private 3 People | Private 4 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Includes Textbook and ASA106 Certification |
On our Catalina 310. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (1 day with 2 nights of nighttime sailing. Example: Friday evening through Sunday morning.) | $2,200 | $3,000 | $3,700 | $4,400 |
| ASA111 2hr Review Clinic Includes ASA111 Certification |
On our Catalina 310. Either Morning or Afternoon classes are offered. | $300 | $450 | $550 | $600 |
| ASA111 4hr Review Clinic Includes ASA111 Certification |
On our Catalina 310. Either Morning or Afternoon classes are offered. | $500 | $650 | $750 | $800 |
| ASA111 6hr Review Clinic Includes ASA111 Certification |
On our Catalina 310. Usually starts at 9am. | $700 | $850 | $1000 | $1100 |
| ASA111 Other Options Includes ASA111 Certification |
Another option is to join a regular ASA101, 103 or 104 class if you prefer to go out with other students. |
* Plus gratuity, food, and drinks. Prices are per lesson, up to 4 students per class.
ASA Certified Combination Lessons on Our Catalina 310
If you would like longer classes/additional sailing days, instead of combination lessons choose the individual classes option above. This gives you more time with the instructor, with more practice and time behind the wheel.
Regular Lessons: All classes have a minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 4, you are welcome to sign up as a single and join the class.
Private Lessons: If you prefer personal one-on-one lessons with no additional students in the class, choose the private option below.
There is a discount for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th students in your party. Register at same time for the discount, and share the study materials.
| Combined Lesson | Sailing Time | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | Private 1 Person | Private 2 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA101 + ASA 103 Basic Keelboat Sailing + Basic Coastal Cruising Includes Textbook, 90 days of ASA Membership, ASA101 + ASA103 Certification and Logbook |
On our Catalina 310. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (3 Days – days only) |
$1,150 | $2,000 | $2,850 | $3,750 | $2,425 | $3,300 |
| ASA103 + ASA 104 Basic Coastal Cruising + Bareboat Cruising Includes Textbooks, ASA103 + ASA104 Certifications |
On our Catalina 310. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (3 Days – with 1 night at anchor) |
$1,500 | $2,650 | $3,750 | $4,850 | $3,200 | $4,300 |
| ASA101 + ASA103 + ASA104 Basic Keelboat Sailing + Basic Coastal Cruising + Bareboat Cruising Includes Textbooks, ASA101 + ASA103 + ASA104 Certifications |
On our Catalina 310. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (4 Days – with 1 night at anchor) |
$2,100 | $3,700 | $5,200 | $6,775 | $4,500 | $6,000 |
* Plus gratuity, food, and drinks. Prices are per lesson, up to 4 students per class.
ASA Certified Private Lessons on Your Boat
Private Lessons: If you prefer private lessons on your own boat, the prices are listed below. If your boat is moored in Ft Myers, Naples, Venice or Sarasota, driving time for the Captain has been added. If your boat is docked farther away, please contact us for pricing.
There is a discount for the 2nd, 3rd or 4th students in your party. Register at same time for discount, and share the study materials.
| Private Lessons on Your Boat | Sailing Time | Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte 1 person | Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte 2 people | Ft. Myers or Venice 1 person | Ft. Myers or Venice 2 people | Naples or Sarasota 1 person | Naples or Sarasota 2 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Includes Textbook, 90 days of ASA Membership, ASA101 Certification and Logbook. |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – days only) |
$1,500 | $1,950 | $1,575 | $2,025 | $1,650 | $2,100 |
| ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising Includes Textbook and ASA103 Certification |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – days only) |
$1,625 | $2,100 | $1,700 | $2,175 | $1,775 | $2,250 |
| ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Includes Textbook and ASA104 Certification |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – with 1 night at anchor) | $2,200 | $2,850 | $2,275 | $2,925 | $2,350 | $3,000 |
| ASA106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Includes Textbook and ASA106 Certification |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – with 2 nights of nighttime sailing) |
$2,325 | $3,025 | $2,400 | $3,100 | $2,475 | $3,175 |
| ASA114 Cruising Catamaran Includes Textbook and ASA114 Certification |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (2 Days – days only) |
$2,200 | $2,850 | $2,275 | $2,925 | $2,350 | $3,000 |
* Plus gratuity, food, and drinks. Prices are per lesson, up to 4 students per class.
| Private Lessons on Your Boat | Sailing Time | Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte 1 person | Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte 2 people | Ft. Myers or Venice 1 person | Ft. Myers or Venice 2 people | Naples or Sarasota 1 person | Naples or Sarasota 2 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA101 + ASA103 Basic Keelboat Sailing + Basic Coastal Cruising |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (3 Days – Days only) | $2,850 | $3,750 | $2,925 | $3,825 | $3,000 | $3,900 |
| ASA103 + ASA104 Basic Coastal Cruising + Bareboat Cruising |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (3 Days – with 1 night at anchor) | $3,575 | $4,625 | $3,650 | $4,700 | $3,725 | $4,775 |
| ASA101 + ASA103 + ASA104 Basic Keelboat Sailing + Basic Coastal Cruising + Bareboat Cruising |
On your sailboat. Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends (4 Days – with 1 night at anchor) | $4,800 | $6,200 | $4,875 | $6,275 | $4,950 | $6,350 |
* Plus gratuity, food, and drinks. Prices are per lesson.
The Bahamas or Caribbean
Private Sailing Lessons in the Bahamas or Caribbean
If you would like to rent a boat in the Bahamas or Caribbean to take either Certified or Informal lessons, we do have Captains available to fly down. Keep in mind that in addition to the private lessons cost, you will need to arrange and pay for the boat rental. Also, the Instructor/Captain’s plane ticket and transportation from Ft Lauderdale, transportation to and from the boat, meals and any hotel nights. Contact us to discuss the details and create your custom lessons.
Private Informal Lessons
Informal Lessons
This is a great option, allowing you to tailor the lessons to your own needs. A Captain will give informal, private lessons with no tests or certifications; you pick the topics to be covered, and work on any skills you wish. Perhaps you just need more sailing time before the next test, maybe you want to learn more about your boat. There may be up to 4 people aboard plus the Captain. Give us a call and we will design just the lessons you want.
Informal Lessons on our boat: Meet the Captain at the marina and hone your skills on our 31′ Catalina. There are 2, 4 or 6 hour options.
Informal Lessons on your boat: For private informal lessons on your own boat, there is a 4 hour minimum for lessons. If your boat is moored in Ft Myers, Naples, Venice or Sarasota, driving time for the Captain has been added to the price. If your boat is docked farther away, please contact us for pricing.
| Informal Lessons | Sailing Time | Our Catalina 310 | Your Boat Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte |
Your Boat Ft. Myers or Venice |
Your Boat Naples or Sarasota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hour Private Informal Lessons On Our Boat or Yours |
2 Hours of instruction Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends |
$300 | $300 | N/A | N/A |
| 4 Hour Private Informal Lessons On Our Boat or Yours |
4 Hours of instruction Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends |
$500 | $500 | $600 | $700 |
| 6 Hour Private Informal Lessons On Our Boat or Yours |
6 Hours of instruction Offered on Weekdays as well as Weekends |
$700 | $700 | $800 | $900 |
* Plus gratuity, food, and drinks. Prices are per lesson.
This is a Drug Free Vessel:
Captains and Instructors: All our Captains/Instructors are in accordance with Coast Guard regulations, and they submit to regular random drug testing.
Passengers: No drugs of any kind are allowed on board, and the Captain is required to immediately notify the Coast Guard if drugs or paraphernalia are discovered aboard. Possession of a Medical Marijuana card does not allow its possession or use on board, nor does it mitigate the Captain’s responsibility to alert the Coast Guard.
