Beginners start here!

      Our certified instructors will take you from landlubber to experienced skipper capable of handling a sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. It is a hands-on class, spending 90% of your time on the water. You steer the boat and you trim the sails.

     Our training sessions are lively, interactive, and designed to help you retain the theory so it will always be there to enhance your sailing enjoyment on the water. We have classes structured for all experience levels looking to become certified.

All classes are 9am-5pm

We sail on Capri 22’s

No more than 3 students to one instructor

    Basic Keelboat Curriculum
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    FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU:

    We can offer Basic Keelboat 101 based on your previous sailing experience

    I AM

    A BEGINNER

    BKB 3 Day Course | $650

    $487.50 with code: LANIER

    Never sailed before, or only a little?

    This three day course is for you.

    We have 24 courses scheduled for 2024!

    • Day 1 & 2 – Instruction and hands on practice
    • Day 3- Skill and Written Test

    *Guaranteed Pass!

    See Schedule

    I HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE

    BKB 2 Day Course | $550

      $412.50 CALL TO BOOK

      Our 2 day short course is for students who are already familiar working with a tiller and the points of sail and just need a refresher.

    Available Mon-Fri & some weekends.

    To schedule please call us at

    (770) 945-8810

    • Day 1 – Instruction and hands on practice
    • Day 2- Skill and Written Test

    I AM

    EXPERIENCED 

     1 Day ASA Challenge $450

    $337.50 with code: LANIER

     Demonstrate your basic skills on the boat, and the pass the written exam to receive your ASA-101 Certification.

    Available Mon-Fri & some weekends.

    To schedule please call us at

    (770) 945-8810

    USE CODE “LANIER” TO GET 25% OFF YOUR BASIC KEELBOAT 101 COURSE

    3 Day Course | $650 per person | 9am- 5pm every day

    We offer two courses every month, one on Saturdays and the other on Sundays. Class dates are not interchangeable.

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    2024 Schedule:

    SATURDAYS
    		 SUNDAYS
    CLASS 1– MAR 9, 16 & 23
    		 CLASS 2- MAR 10, 17 & 24
    CLASS 3- MAR 30, APR 6 & 13 CLASS 4- MAR 31, APR 7 & 14
    CLASS 5- APR 20, 27 & MAY 4 CLASS 6- APR 21, 28 & MAY 5
    CLASS 7- MAY 11, 18 & 25 CLASS 8- MAY 12, 19 & 26
    CLASS 9- JUN 1, 8 & 15 CLASS 10- JUN 2, 9 & 16
    CLASS 11- JUN 22, 29 & JUL 13 CLASS 12- JUN 23, 30 & JUL 14
    CLASS 13– JUL 20, 27 & AUG 3 CLASS 14- JUL 21, 28 & AUG 4
    CLASS 15- AUG 10, 17 & 24 CLASS 16- AUG 11, 18 & 25
    CLASS 17- SEPT 7, 14 & 21 CLASS 18- SEPT 8, 15 & 22
    CLASS 19- SEPT 28, OCT 5 & 12 CLASS 20- SEPT 29, OCT 6 & 13
    CLASS 21- OCT 19, 26 & NOV 2 CLASS 22- OCT 20, 27 & NOV 3
    CLASS 23- NOV 9, 16 & 23 CLASS 24- NOV 10, 17 & 24

    Can’t make this schedule?

    We offer private courses Mon-Fri.

    You pick the dates!

    Schedule a Private Class

    What to Expect:

    Once you are registered we will mail you:

    • ASA’s “Sailing Made Easy” Text Book (Read before Day 1!)
    • The Handbook of Georgia Boating Laws and Responsibilities
    • U.S. Coast Guard U.S Aids to Navigation System
    • A Boaters Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats

    During your class:

    Day 1 and 2 will be on the water training. 90% of the course will be on the water sailing, 10% in classroom teaching.

    Day 3 is test day! You will take a skills test on the water as well as a multiple choice written test.

    Once you are certified you will receive:

    • ASA Logbook to keep track of your certifications and hours
    • Free 4 hour rental on on of our Capri 22’s (a $400 value)
    • $600 discount on joining our Passport Sailing Club

    What a Guarantee!

     In the event you do not pass our BKB-101 3-day course within the scheduled completion date, we will provide additional instruction until you are certified, at no cost to you. (Additional instruction will be available Monday through Friday).

    We know how to teach sailing! Our instructors are the best!

    Questions? Talk to a real person! Please call us at (770) 945-8810
    “My son and I have been sailing for years but never got certified so we decided to take the plunge. We loved every minute. Our instructor, Keith, was a great fit for us and we had a blast. I would highly recommend this school to anyone in the area. We learned so much and are looking to do the next certification when time allows. Thanks again.“- J. Smith

    WHAT TO BRING:

    • White or Tan soled sneakers or boatshoes. Dark soled shoes will scuff the deck of the boats
    • Sunscreen & Sunglasses
    • Water
    • Lunch

    WEATHER POLICY:

    We sail under all kind of weather conditions. Yes, even rain! Check the weather before you come and dress appropriately. If the Dock Master deems the weather too bad for sailing, instruction and review will continue in the classroom or on the dock until the weather passes.

     

    CANCELLATION POLICY:

    14 days prior to class we have our captains and our boats committed. If you reschedule 14 days or less of your scheduled class, the change will be subject to a $100.00 transfer fee. No refunds. Thank you for your understanding!

    WHATS NEXT?

    Practice what you’ve learned. BKB 101 students get a Free 4 hour rental!
    Rent Boats
    Sail year round without the hassle of boat ownership. BKB 101 Students get a $600 discount on joining!
    Passport Sailing Club
    You are eligible for the next level sailing course! Basic Coastal Cruising will certify you to skipper sailboats up to 35′
    Basic Coastal Cruising 103

    $50 Veterans discount available through ASA!

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