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Captain Terry & Suzie Grover welcome you to Houston Sailing, the premier sailing school and yacht charter brokerage in the Gulf Coast. We offer lessons and certifications for all levels of sailors. Working with multiple charter companies, we offer bareboat and crewed sailing vacations to the BVI and other destinations worldwide.
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- New to Sailing? You don’t have to start on a monohull if you don’t want to. You can easily start with Sailing Lessons on a Large Catamaran : Ideal for beginners, this program combines professional on-the-water practical training with theoretical knowledge. Whether you’re starting your sailing journey or aiming to achieve specific sailing goals, these courses are tailored to provide a foundational understanding of sailing a catamaran.
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- Combo Catamaran Conversion & SLC Assessment : Maximize your time and effort by combining the Catamaran Conversion and SLC Assessment. This 1.5-day trip is an efficient way to expand your sailing credentials and expertise.
- Customizable Catamaran Sailing Lessons and Training : Ranging from 3 to 10 days, this program offers personalized training in catamaran sailing. It adapts to each student’s prior experience and learning pace, ensuring a tailored and focused approach to meet individual competence needs.
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Each of these programs is not just a course; it’s an adventure and a stepping stone to mastering the art of catamaran sailing. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned sailor, or an instructor, these courses are designed to enhance your skills and confidence on the water. Don’t miss the chance to set sail on this exciting journey. Register now and make 2024 the year you conquer the waves on a catamaran!
Then visit the YachtCations Catamaran Sailing Training page to learn more about gaining the practical sailing training experience you need to manage a large catamaran competently. No matter where you are in North America or the world, Houston Texas is an easy jump to get the catamaran experience you need. There are close-by hotels to the marina or YachtCations can even put you up on the catamarans themselves – ready for coffee and training the next morning.
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Learn to Sail With Windward SeaVenture!
Nothing beats the freedom of being out on the water sailing. To many, sailing seems intimidating or out of the budget. This can all be overcome with sailing lessons at Windward SeaVenture. We offer sailing lessons for all, no matter your level of experience. We are an American Sailing Association (ASA) school, so you know you are getting the comprehensive knowledge you need that is recognized worldwide.
One of the first challenges is deciding which sailing school is for you. There are many benefits to learning to sail with Windward SeaVenture . From starting off learning on a boat with a steering wheel, shade and a bathroom, to sailing the Caribbean on a 45’+ catamaran, Windward SeaVenture can get you there. Along the way you’ll get close personal attention in small, hands on, classes as well as alumni discounts on future charters.
If you would like to learn the joys of sailing in Houston or want a refresher, contact Windward SeaVenture to earn yourself a pair of sea legs or get the ones you already have back in shape. You’ll be glad you did the minute you’re out on the water. Scroll down to see what classes we have to offer. Personal custom classes are available upon request. Call us or come by our office for a visit!
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Intro to Sailing
Pre-requisites: None
Course Description: This hands on experience will help those brand new to sailing get their feet wet! You will be aboard a 22′ Starwind tiller sailboat with a captain that will go over basic parts of the sailboat and how to handle a basic sailboat. This is not a certification course.
Cost: $150.00/person
Length : 3 hours
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ASA 101: Basic Keelboat
Beginner’s class for first time sailors or sailors who need a refresher on the basics.
This is the most important sailing class you will take. The ASA 101 Basic Keelboat class will be the foundation for all your future sails. At Windward SeaVenture we use 28’-31’ boats with a steering wheel for our ASA 101 class. This is important because the reality is many of you want to learn to sail larger boats to take out your family and friends. Windward SeaVenture gets you started there. In addition to steering wheels, the boats we teach on have inboard engines, “heads” (bathrooms) and shade from the hot summer sun. Watch the video to see what learning to sail with Windward SeaVenture is all about. Included in the completion of the ASA 101 class is a special online code for a FREE 3 hour Group Sail where you can practice your new skills.
Course Description: This is a beginners course for first time sailors, or those who want to revisit the basics. After completing this two-day introductory course, you will understand basic sailing terminology and know how to skipper a 30 foot keelboat in light to moderate winds. Since we use 28 to 31 foot pocket cruisers for this, you will learn how to handle a larger boat, preparing you adequately for more advanced classes.
Cost: $375.00/person (includes $39.00 ASA registration)
Length : 2 days
All ASA classes are NON-Refundable. There is a 20% reschedule fee.
Book asa 101, asa 103 & 104 "combo class": basic coastal cruising & bareboat chartering.
Pre-requisites : ASA 101 (ASA recommends you have 24 on the water practice hours before taking your 103 class and 80 on the water practice hours before taking your 104 class)
Course Description: This combination class will teach you the more advanced techniques of basic coastal cruising and bareboat chartering. Note that this weekend course takes a full three days including two overnights, and the introductory ASA 101 course on basic keelboat skills is a pre-requisite. On completion, you will be well versed in everything you need to know for a coastal cruise.
Cost: $875.00/person
Length: 3 days, 2 nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
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ASA 105: Coastal Navigation
Pre-Requisites : None
Course Description: In this 2 day classroom course, students will learn to be able to apply the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters. This is strictly course in the classroom with no on the water time or sailing skills practiced. (Please note that for this class, the student must purchase the book from the ASA website and it is not included in the price of the class.)
Cost: $450.00 in person or $380.00 online
Length: 2 Day In Person Course OR Go At Your Own Pace Online Course
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Book asa 105 - online course only, asa 106: advanced coastal cruising.
Pre-Requisites : ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat Certification, ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
Course Description: In this 3 day course, students will learn to be able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any condition. (Please note that for this class, the student must purchase the book from the ASA website and is not included in the price of the class.)
Cost: $900.00
Length: 3 day course
Minimum # of students needed for class: 3
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ASA 114: Cruising Catamarans
Pre-Requisites : ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat Certification, ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising
Course Description: Able to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.
Cost: $850.00
Length: 2 day course, 1 night
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Ultimate Trifecta Class: ASA 103, 104 & 114
Pre-Requisites : ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat Certification
Course Description: This combination class will teach you the more advanced techniques of basic coastal cruising and bareboat chartering on a catamaran. The course covers all standards required by ASA for the 103 and 104 class on a catamaran. You gain the knowledge to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response. Note that this weekend course takes a full three days including two overnights, and the introductory ASA 101 course on basic keelboat skills is a pre-requisite. On completion, you will be well versed in everything you need to know for a coastal cruise.
Cost: $1,550.00/person
Length : 3 days, 2 nights
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Asa 118: docking endorsement.
Course Description: This specialized two-day course teaches you how to safely dock a sailboat with an inboard or outboard auxiliary engine. Doing this requires that you gain a comprehensive knowledge of basic auxiliary power theory, steering, and the engine control system. You will learn how to use dock lines and the importance of crew communication and safety. This is a critical skill you do not want to be without. Note that the ASA 101 basic keelboat course is a pre-requisite as this course requires that you already have some basic sailing knowledge.
Cost: $375.00
Length: 2 day course
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ASA 119: Weather Endorsement
Course Description: Learn to be able to observe and forecast weather conditions using traditional maritime skills and modern technology. Gain knowledge of weather information for planning and adapting navigation during short duration and extended voyages.
Cost: $380.00
Length: Online Course
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We are thrilled to announce the addition of ‘Mystic Soul’ to the Virgin Charter Yachts fleet! ‘Mystic Soul’ can accommodate up to 4 guests in 2 beautiful, Queen cabins.
‘Mystic Soul’ has a phenomenal crew, Captain Phil Ashford and Chef Audrey Boulianne. Chef Audrey loves offering her guests the highest level of culinary experience! Audrey has even worked with a local sommelier to create an elevated wine pairing option for all evening meals (+$500/couple).
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We offer sailing lessons to the general public, starting with Beginner A and Beginner B sailing instruction, along with upper level classes including Basic Coastal Cruising , Intermediate Coastal Cruising , Coastal Navigation, Advanced Coastal Cruising and Cruising Catamaran .
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Not sure if sailing is for you? This 2-hour introductory course will help you find out. No prior sailing knowledge is needed and you will experience the basic concepts of sailing in a comfortable no pressure learning environment. After a 30 minute on-board briefing, you will spend approximately 1.5 hours on the water sailing our J22 's using small, cruising and training sails.
Cost: $150 (includes up to two people)
Topics Include: Sailing terminology True and apparent wind Points of sail Coming about & jibing Basic knots Skipper and crew responsibilities
The next step in learning to sail is our Beginning Sailing Class. We offer a Beginning / Intermediate Combo where you can sign up and pay for both courses at a package price. Contact us for more details.
BEGINNER A (BEGINNER A & B REQUIRED FOR ASA 101 BASIC KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION)
This 12-hour course gives a novice a solid foundation in the basics of sailing. NO PRIOR SAILING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! After a 3-hour classroom session, you will spend 9 hours on the water in our J-22's using small, cruising and training sails. The price of the course includes the ASA “Sailing Made Easy” textbook, lunch and refreshments. Maximum of 3 students per instructor.
Topics Include: Sailing theory Tacks & points of sail Rigging and unrigging the boat Coming about & jibing Use of outboard motors Basic knots Skipper and crew responsibilities The next step in learning to sail is our Beginner B class which will earn you the ASA 101 Basic Keelboat certification.
BEGINNER B (PREREQUISITE: BEGINN ER A) B EGINNER A &B REQUIRED TO EARN ASA 101 BASIC KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION
12 additional hours of instruction, evaluation, and testing using our J22 's will increase your boat handling skills and confidence in handling the J22 . Upon completion of the written and on-the-water testing required for ASA Basic Keelboat certification, you will be ready to handle a boat in protected waters and to crew on larger boats. This course also serves as a good refresher in the event that you sailed some time ago or learned to sail on a smaller boat and wish to step up to a larger keelboat. The price of the course includes the ASA logbook, ASA101 certification application, lunch and refreshments. (Maximum of 3 students per instructor).
Topics Include: Sailing in close quarters Weight & balance Introduction to navigation Anchoring Reefing Sails Heavy air sailing (if conditions permit) Introduction to racing
Prerequisite: Beginner A or equivalent experience.
BASIC COASTAL CRUISING (ASA 103)
This course introduces sailors to the additional skills required to skipper a larger sailboat on Lake Ray Hubbard and protected coastal waters. After a classroom seminar, two days will be spent aboard a medium size, live aboard cruising boat.
Topics Include: Sail shape and trim Person overboard drills Close quarters powering Distress signals Sail changes, including reefing Emergency procedures Introduction to coastal navigation Short-handed cruising techniques Large boat dockings, moorings and anchoring Inboard engines Prerequisite: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat
INTERMEDIATE COASTAL CRUISING (ASA 104)
This class builds on basic seamanship skills and introduces the additional skills required to skipper a larger sailboat, 35-40 feet, on large inland lakes or open coastal waters. After a 3 hour classroom seminar, 2 days, including overnight, will be spent aboard a larger, fully-equipped cruising boat. Students in the class will actually plan and execute a complete trip itinerary. Maximum class size is 5 students.
Topics Include: Trip Planning Living afloat Weather Seamanship Navigation Planning USCG Regulations Courtesies & Customs Port Entries and Exits Emergency Procedures Short-handed Cruising Techniques Boat Systems Maintenance Procedures Prerequisites: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising
COASTAL NAVIGATION (ASA 105)
This 18-hour classroom course is taught in January – March each year. Course fee includes textbook, charts, plotting tools, and ASA 105 certification. Cost: $595
Topics Include: Reading nautical charts Taking bearings and fixes Fog navigation Tides and tidal currents Intro to rules of the road Dead reckoning navigation Correcting course for leeway and drift Prerequisite: None
ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING (ASA 106)
This 9 day class will be sailed in the British Virgin Islands for students intending to earn the ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Certification. ASA 101, 103, 104, and 105 certifications are pre-requisites to earning ASA 106 certification. While no classroom session will be necessary, we will meet as a group prior to the trip to review plans. The written examination can be taken by appointment after returning home. Charter boats are equipped with linens & pillows, galley ware, all sailing gear, navigation charts & instruments, GPS, autopilot, dinghy & motor, fuel & initial water. We will need to provision the boat with consumables, including drinking water. Those staying aboard will share the cost of provisioning each yacht equally, including establishing a petty cash system for miscellaneous expense. Our sailing itinerary tentatively includes a trip to Anegada Island. Other potential destinations include Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Sandy Cay, Norman and/or Peter Island. Students will have the opportunity to practice navigation skills, sailing skills, and enjoy island hospitality aboard and ashore. Travel arrangements to Tortola can be made direct via San Juan PR and Beef Island Tortola, or through St. Thomas USVI, with a marine ferry connection to Tortola. Travel costs vary with timing, and are not included in the price of the class. Passports are necessary, and we will be filling out customs documents along the way.
Topics Include: Trip Planning Vessel Inspection Weather Seamanship Navigation Planning USCG Regulations Sailing Theory Practical Application Emergency Procedures Courtesies & Customs Boat Systems Maintenance Procedure Engineering Safety at sea
Prerequisites:
ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 Intermediate Coastal Cruising
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING & CRUISING CATAMARAN - DUAL CERTIFICATION (ASA 106 & ASA 114 CERTIFICATIONS )
This 9 day class will be sailed in the British Virgin Islands for students intending to earn the ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Certification and the ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran Certification. ASA 101, 103, 104, and 105 certifications are pre-requisites to this class While no classroom session will be necessary, we will meet as a group prior to the trip to review plans. The written examination can be taken by appointment after returning home. Charter boats are equipped with linens & pillows, galley ware, all sailing gear, navigation charts & instruments, GPS, autopilot, dinghy & motor, fuel & initial water. We will need to provision the boat with consumables, including drinking water. Those staying aboard will share the cost of provisioning each yacht equally, including establishing a petty cash system for miscellaneous expense. Our sailing itinerary tentatively includes a trip to Anegada Island. Other potential destinations include Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Sandy Cay, Norman and/or Peter Island. Students will have the opportunity to practice navigation skills, sailing skills, and enjoy island hospitality aboard and ashore. Travel arrangements to Tortola can be made direct via San Juan PR and Beef Island Tortola, or through St. Thomas USVI, with a marine ferry connection to Tortola. Travel costs vary with timing, and are not included in the price of the class. Passports are necessary, and we will be filling out customs documents along the way. Topics Include: Features, Performance, and Systems unique to a cruising catamaran Trip Planning Vessel Inspection Weather Seamanship Navigation Planning USCG Regulations Sailing Theory Practical Application Emergency Procedures Courtesies & Customs Boat Systems Maintenance Procedure Engineering Safety at sea
Prerequisites: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising ASA 104 Intermediate Coastal Cruising ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
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Outbound Sailing is a premier ASA Sailing School located on Lake Travis in Austin, TX. All basic courses are taught on the lake, and we teach the advanced courses in the Caribbean. We provide you with personalized sailing lessons from Basic Sailing to Coastal Navigation and Advanced Coastal Cruising.
Why Outbound Sailing? Because our sailing lessons are all about the quality of the learning experience. Our goal is to help you realize your sailing dreams by providing you with the best sailing instruction available, then providing you with options as to how you can easily and economically maintain the skills you’ve learned.
How? We start with world class sailing instructors. Captain Tim is a recipient of the ASA Outstanding Sailing Instructor award which ranks him in the top 2% of ASA sailing instructors world wide. Our instructors are all ASA Certified Sailing Instructors and each brings their own unique sailing experience to the team. This includes voyaging on their own boats, yacht deliveries, ocean passages, offshore racing, and dozens of charters.
As you read on you’ll see there are many other factors that make us a Premier sailing school. So whether you are interested in day sailing or have visions of chartering a sailboat in exotic locations like the Caribbean or the Med, our sailing lessons are specifically designed to prepare you to safely skipper a cruising sailboat in a variety of conditions and locales with total confidence. You will learn on boats that are clean, safe, professionally maintained, and fitted with safety equipment that exceeds the US Coast Guard requirements. Importantly, with a variety of boat sizes, you will be taking your lessons on a boat that is suitable to the level of class you are taking. Since our sailing classes are limited to a maximum of three people , you are assured of receiving a level of attention and personalization that you cannot achieve in a large scale class. You have the instructor’s undivided attention and the “hands on” time is all you and your team mate working together learning to command a full size cruising sailboat.
Retaining your sailing skills is very important, so we not only teach you to sail, but provide you with opportunities to maintain and improve your skills. Our objective is to get you out on the water, whether it’s with us, with our ex-students, on your own boat, a yacht club, or some other sailing organization.
In addition to being a personal sailing resource for you, we have Refresher Courses, a Membership program that provides you with full time access to a cruising sailboat for a monthly fee, or you can take advantage special charter rates on our boats for our students. Our Caribbean Adventure Learning course is the ultimate in preparing you for chartering or sailing your own boat in all sorts of exotic places.
We encourage you to call and make an appointment to come out to the marina, meet our Instructors, and see the boats you’ll be learning on. So give us a call today – you’ll be glad you did!
Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101) | $725* | 2 days |
Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) | $750* | 2 days |
Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104) | $895* | 3 days and 2 nights |
Practical Navigation + ASA 105 | $695* | 3 day Classroom Course. Includes Electronic Navigation |
Coastal Navigation (ASA 105) – | $380 | |
Advanced Cruising & Seamanship (ASA 106) | $995 | Available on our Caribbean Adventure Learning trips |
Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114) | $775 | Available on our Caribbean Adventure Learning trips |
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The North Texas Sailing School has been in continuous service since its founding in 1975. We are located on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard in Heath, Texas. We utilize 12 boats in the service of sailing instruction and employ 10 certified sailing instructors on our staff. We are number one in course content and structure and place a strong ...
Learn To Sail. From land lubbers to salty dogs, Houston Sailing offers lessons and certifications for all levels of sailors. Learn on our boats or yours. Houston Sailing believes that learning should be a natural process. Since the advent and acceptance of computer usage in everyday life, it just makes sense to incorporate digital learning with ...
We offer lessons and certifications for all levels of sailors. Working with multiple charter companies, we offer bareboat and crewed sailing vacations to the BVI and other destinations worldwide. Capt. Terry is a licensed yacht broker with The Catamaran Company and member of the International Yacht Brokers' Association specializing in ...
South Coast Sailing Adventures. Seabrook, Houston / Galveston Area, Texas. |(281) 334-4606| www.southcoastsailing.com. South Coast Sailing Adventures is conveniently located in Kemah, Texas about 30 minutes from downtown Houston or Galveston. Our fleet is located in the Kemah Boardwalk Marina, just minutes from Galveston Bay.
Check out our fleet with a wide variety of boats ranging from 23′ - 44′ in length. We are an ASA Certified Sailing School offering classes from ASA 101-ASA 118. We have bareboat charters & captained charters available for day, weekend and weekly rates. Learn about our charter management program and it's benefits to boat owners.
Customizable Catamaran Sailing Lessons and Training: Ranging from 3 to 10 days, this program offers personalized training in catamaran sailing. It adapts to each student's prior experience and learning pace, ensuring a tailored and focused approach to meet individual competence needs. ... Houston Texas is an easy jump to get the catamaran ...
ASA Certificates NOW ONLINE. SailTime Houston Sailing School is now offering ASA 105, Coastal Navigation; ASA 107, Celestial Navigation; ASA 117, Basic Celestial Endorsement; ASA 119, Marine Weather Endorsement and ASA 120, Radar Endorsement as an online course through ASA and STARPATH. Learn at your own pace on your own schedule.
Pre-Requisites: ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat Certification, ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, ASA 105 Coastal Navigation. Course Description: In this 3 day course, students will learn to be able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any condition. (Please note that for this class, the student ...
South Coast Sailing Adventures is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program. South Coast Sailing Adventures is conveniently located in Kemah, Texas - 30 minutes from downtown Houston or Galveston. All of our instructors are U.S.C.G. licensed captains and are certified by the ASA. We utilize training boats specifically designed to ...
Basic Keelboat Sailing. Fee: $499 member and $599 non-member. ASA101 gives you up to 18-hours of training most of which is on the water doing drills. Successful completion of the course leads to your ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification. You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of 20′ to 30′ in length by day in moderate ...
Blue Water Sailing School follows internationally accepted standards of the American Sailing Association (ASA). We offer basic, intermediate and advanced courses in sailing and navigation. Our week-long, live-aboard cruising course format provides the most immersive environment possible and a more thorough experience than being on the boat just ...
Yachtcations offers Catamaran sailing charters, customized catamaran sailing lessons, and sunset cruises. Feel free to get in touch with your Catamaran Plan. Skip to content. ... "Yolo Texas" features Yachtcations. Caribbean cruise in a Lagoon Catamaran ©Yachtcations | [email protected] | (409) 682-7745 ...
NO PRIOR SAILING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! After a 3-hour classroom session, you will spend 9 hours on the water in our J-22's using small, cruising and training sails. The price of the course includes the ASA "Sailing Made Easy" textbook, lunch and refreshments. Maximum of 3 students per instructor. Cost: $495.
Course Descriptions. Outbound Sailing is a premier ASA Sailing School located on Lake Travis in Austin, TX. All basic courses are taught on the lake, and we teach the advanced courses in the Caribbean. We provide you with personalized sailing lessons from Basic Sailing to Coastal Navigation and Advanced Coastal Cruising.
Trisum Sailing is a local sailing school which operates in the Texas, both on the lakes and off shore. It is was founded in order to promote the sport of sailing and help grow the Texas sailing community. Central and Coastal Texas offer a unique verity of lakes and bays with wide open spaces and plenty of wind to go around.
Our instructors are ASA Certified and highly experienced Offshore and Bay Sailors. We offer sailing Lessons from beginner to advanced, including catamaran sailing! Home: About Us. About SCSA: About ASA: South Coast Sailing Club: ... CRUISING CATAMARAN SAILING (ASA 114) ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran Certification . Price: $797. 00 Length: ...
Sailing Spots in Texas. Canyon Lake: Canyon Lake is a beautiful spot for sailing in Texas, thanks to its clear waters and stunning surroundings.The lake covers over 8,000 acres and is surrounded by rolling hills and canyons. Corpus Christi Bay: Corpus Christi Bay is another popular sailing spot in Texas. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico and is known for its clear waters and strong winds ...
Blue Water Sailing School is one of the leaders in sailing education on cruising catamarans. We offer catamaran sailing courses from Basic Sailing and Bareboat Chartering up to Advanced Coastal Cruising on large and comfortable cruising catamarans. Our Cruising Catamaran sailing course (Course A Plus Catamaran) is a weeklong live-aboard ...
Let's Go Sailing - Seabrook. Seabrook, Houston / Galveston Area, Texas. (713) 408-1318| www.lets-go-sailing.net. Come see us in Seabrook, TX. We are the only school on the North Shore of Clear Lake and the closest school to Houston. We enjoy teaching and have been supporting the Lake, Bay, Bayous and Gulf of Mexico since 1988, the oldest ...
Texas Sailing provides multiple paths of sailing instruction to fulfill the needs of any sailors dream! Certification sailing courses through US Sailing are comprehensive learn to sail courses designed to lay that solid foundation of sailing theory and practical skills for the new student who wants to start their sailing dream to the sailor who ...
A catamaran sailing school was unheard of years ago. In the early days of Catamaran Guru, catamaran experts, Stephen & Estelle Cockcroft kept their cruising kitty going by teaching American Sailing Association courses and offered liveaboard orientation experiences aboard their monohull and later their catamarans. They know by experience that a liveaboard seaschool is the best way to learn to sail.
BOSS courses are usually the best-priced anywhere in the Caribbean - we can do this because we've been running the school for more than 20 years, run the classes most weeks of the year, fill the slots, and have many returning guests. Includes: Fully-equipped yacht with ASA Instructor. Food for 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 evening meals.
The North Texas Sailing School has been in continuous service since its founding in 1975. We are located on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard in Heath, Texas. We utilize 12 boats in the service of sailing instruction and employ 10 certified sailing instructors on our staff. We are number one in course content and structure and place a strong ...