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Sailing/Power Lessons

Why SailTime

A Superior Sailing Experience
Begins with Excellent Training

When you join SailTime, you receive private, personalized instruction tailored to your needs. New members typically spend 5 days of 4-hour on-the-water sessions learning everything about their boat. You will earn an ASA certification and develop the confidence to take friends and family sailing.
What Sets Us Apart

Personalized Instruction,
Exceptional Results

Award Winning School
Recognized by the American Sailing Association for running an outstanding school with top instructors in the industry.
Private Classes
All classes are taught privately, giving you maximum time at the helm with an experienced instructor at your side.
Customizable Instruction
Our instructors assess your skill level and tailor the curriculum to your specific needs, so you advance at your own pace.
Master Skills Quickly
Most students graduate from novice to confident sailor in approximately five days of focused private instruction.
Initial Training Cost

Member Training Package

Our courses are significantly discounted for SailTime Members. Start your sailing journey with comprehensive, hands-on training.
$1,600/package
Complete initial training for new SailTime Members
  • 5 days of private, 4-hour on-the-water instruction
  • Personalized curriculum tailored to your experience
  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Certification included
  • A second person joins at no extra cost
  • Discounted rates on advanced ASA courses
  • Boat handling & orientation training
Second person ASA 101 certification available for an additional $150. Covers book, log book, certification, test, and ASA annual membership.
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What to Expect

Training Tailored to your
Experience Level

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced sailor, our curriculum adapts to where you are and takes you where you want to go.
New to Sailing

After 5 days of on-the-water instruction, you will earn your ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Certification and complete the SailTime boat handling and orientation.

  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Certification
  • SailTime boat handling mastery
  • Full boat orientation
Ready for Coastal Cruising

After 5 days you will earn your ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification, plus advanced skills in night sailing, electronic navigation, docking, and anchoring.

  • ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
  • Night sailing techniques
  • Advanced electronic navigation
  • Advanced docking & anchoring
Fast-Track Your Credentials

Experienced but uncertified? After 5 days, earn both your ASA 101 and ASA 103 certifications while mastering advanced techniques and boat handling.

  • ASA 101 & ASA 103 Certifications
  • Night sailing & advanced navigation
  • Advanced docking & anchoring
  • Complete boat handling & orientation
Refresher & Orientation

Sharpen your existing skills with a full refresher on ASA 101/103, plus complete the SailTime boat handling and orientation to get familiar with our fleet.

  • Full ASA 101/103 refresher
  • SailTime boat handling
  • Fleet-specific orientation
One-Day Checkout

For regularly active sailors, a single 4-hour session at $320 covers boat handling, orientation, advanced docking, and electronics review. You could be sailing solo the next day.

  • Single 4-hour checkout session
  • Boat handling & orientation
  • Advanced docking review
  • Ready to sail solo next day
ASA Curriculum

Courses We Offer

From your first time on a sailboat to advanced offshore cruising, our ASA-certified courses take you every step of the way.
ASA 101
Basic Keelboat Sailing
The foundation of your sailing education. Learn the fundamentals of sailing a keelboat safely and competently.
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ASA 103
Basic Coastal Cruising
Advance to coastal sailing skills including navigation, anchoring, and overnight passages.
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ASA 104
Bareboat Cruising
Skipper a boat independently on multi-day trips with advanced navigation and seamanship.
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ASA 105
Coastal Navigation
Master chart plotting, tide calculations, and coastal navigation theory for safe passages.
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ASA 106
Advanced Coastal Cruising
Tackle challenging conditions and complex navigation for extended offshore passages.
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ASA 114
Cruising Catamaran
Learn the unique handling characteristics and advantages of cruising catamarans.
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Ready to Set Sail?

Join our community of passionate sailors and experience the freedom of the open water. Schedule a tour of our fleet today.
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Email: info@sailtimenewportbeach.com
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Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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