Courses and Certifications

Learn to sail a boat of about 22 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision.

Students will learn skills to perform as skipper or crew of a 30-50 foot boat by sailing in coastal waters.

Students will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered (inboard diesel engine) keelboat of approximately 30 to 50 feet in length.

The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters upon conclusion of this course.

This course enables the student to demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters.

This half-day or full-day of on-water skills review clinic is targeted to meet the needs of ASA certified sailors who either need a “refresher” or those who those who wish to get focused instruction in a few areas.

This course will provide you with a more advanced knowledge base, teaching you the essential skills you’ll need to safely command a 30-50 foot sailing catamaran.

Learn to apply basic celestial navigation theory and practice to determine latitude and longitude at sea using a sextant and Nautical Almanac.

Learn how to safely and efficiently dock an auxiliary powered (single inboard or outboard engine) sailboat under almost any condition.

This 5 day, 2 night course starts at Morningstar Marina for two days of instruction in the classroom and on board the 36′ sailboat. Private Course.

Get ASA 101 and 106 certifications in Norfolk, VA with SailTime Chesapeake Bay South. Become a proficient sailor on the Chesapeake. Book your lesson online now!

After completing your ASA 101, checkout on a Capri with a captain and then be eligible for bareboating the Capri for the season.