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
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:
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White or Tan soled sneakers or boatshoes. Dark soled shoes will scuff the deck of the boats
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Sunscreen & Sunglasses
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Water
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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!
Sail year round without the hassle of boat ownership. BKB 101 Students get a $600 discount on joining!
You are eligible for the next level sailing course! Basic Coastal Cruising will certify you to skipper sailboats up to 35′
