Southwest Sailing: More than sailing lessons. BECOME a Sailor! Your way!
Q: How does one "become" a sailor? A: One tack at a time.
Whether you are a new sailor just learning the ropes, or an experienced sailor ready to build greater confidence and competency, SWSailing can help you achieve your goals, your way.
Our customized and flexible instruction approach combined with internationally recognized sailing certification partners allow you to build your skills in a way that fits you and your goals..
Southwest Sailing: More than sailing lessons. BECOME a Sailor! Your way!
Q: How does one "become" a sailor? A: One tack at a time.
Whether you are a new sailor just learning the ropes, or an experienced sailor ready to build greater confidence and competency, SWSailing can help you achieve your goals, your way.
Our customized and flexible instruction approach combined with internationally recognized sailing certification partners allow you to build your skills in a way that fits you and your goals..
Southwest Sailing - ASA Certifications
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ASA Certifications provided thru Sailboat Shop.
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Schedule your class with SWsailing or Sailboat Shop.
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Courses available at Lake Pleasant, So. Cal. and "Vacation" locations on request.
Prices are per person / double-occupancy,
and may vary for CA and Vacation locations.
Private Instruction
$100/hr max 2 students min 3 hours
ASA103 - Basic Coastal Cruising
$450 - $995+
Learn sailing skills for cruising 25-35' sailboats, USCG requirements, navigation lights, communications at sea, man overboard tactics, basics of nautical charts, auxiliary engine operations, anchoring, mooring, reefing and more. ASA101 required. 2 days. $375 @ Lake Pleasant. $795+ in So. Cal. in Certification Vacation locations.
ASA104 - Bare Boat Cruising
$995+
Learn bareboat chartering skills for 30' to 45' boats on multi-day voyages on inland or coastal waters. Provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, basic diesel maintenance, basic coastal navigation including and GPS operations. ASA103 required. 2 days. Only offered in Southern California and Certification Vacation locations, not in AZ.
ASA103-104 - 3 Day Combined Course
$1195+
Earn both your ASA103 and ASA104 (see course info above) over 3 days sailing to Catalina Island or other SO-CAL locations. If you have solid sailing skills and are ready to validate your competency and build your confidence this combo-course is for you. ASA101 required or may be "challenged." 10+ sailing days preparation recommended.
Only offered in Southern California and Certification Vacation locations.
International Proficiency Certificate - IPC
$39
The ASA International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) or similar certification is mandatory for chartering in most European / Mediterranean waters. Only sailors who have been certified up through ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising level can receive the IPC.
ASA114 - Catamaran Cruising
$495+
Learn to apply Bareboat Cruising skills on 30-45', dual auxilliary-powered Catamaran sailboats. Learn to safely skipper cruising catamarans on multi-day bare boat voyages on inland or coastal waters in winds up to 30 knots. ASA104 required. 1-2 days. Only offered in Southern California and in Certification Vacation locations.
ASA111 - Sailing Review
$300+
The ASA 111 Sailing Review will improve and refresh your sailing skills and knowledge based on your goals, including a written personalized recommended action plan after the session. ASA111 may be taken multiple times and becomes a permanent addition to your ASA student record.
Certification Vacation (103-104 or 104-114)
$995+
Earn your 103-104 or 104-114 over 3-4 days while bare boating in So. Cal., overnights at Catalina Island or at a vacation location of your choice. The Certification Vacation. ASA prerequisites and appropriate sailing experience required.
Certification Challenge (ASA101 thru 114)
$995+
For VERY experienced sailors only. Requires completion of all ASA written tests and demonstration of ASA required knowledge and skills (i.e. see ASA104). 2-3 days min. Only offered in So. Cal. and in Certification Vacation locations.