Combining two or three programs into one fun-filled week of learning allows you to receive certification in two or more areas while immersing yourself into the sailing lifestyle.
Spend 4 to 7 days learning to sail the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on your chosen course, you may be spending your nights aboard either at our marina, at anchor, or docked at Bald Head Island Marina (a 25 to 30 mile ocean sail). Upon completion of one of our combo courses, you will have the knowledge to skipper or crew a sailboat safely in the ocean, along the coast during the day, in moderate winds up to 20 knots.
3 student limit per class, unless couple/family (4ppl max), allowing you more time sailing.
Couples/Partners/Families:
We offer PRIVATE combo courses for you!
All courses require a non-refundable 25% student deposit. Once received, all instructional materials will be mailed to you.
Final payment is due twenty-one (21) days before you arrive and will be paid via emailed invoice.
Earn three American Sailing (ASA) certifications in one week (some prior sailing experience recommended)
A learn to cruise adventure!
The course that sets us apart: an incredible learn to sail vacation adventure!
Our live-aboard sailing lessons allows you to immerse yourself in the sailing lifestyle. Each course prepares you to confidently sail the boat in a coastal cruising environment.
Our 7 day, 6 night 101+103+104 has been created for a typical one week off from work vacation and allows us to work with you at a slower pace, assuring that you are learning and, more importantly, retaining the skills and information. As an added bonus, you will learn electronic navigation basics, working with your Instructor on routing from A to B and locating anchorages.
This course includes a 25nm each way sail to Bald Head Island, NC, with two nights at Bald Head Island Marina, and anchoring two nights at un-inhabited Bird Island.
ASA 101 teaches the beginning sailor the required skills for the safe handling of a moderate sized keelboat along the coast/shore line. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
ASA 103 teaches the intermediate sailor the required skills to cruise safely as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat in near-coastal waters. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
104 teaches how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
ASA 101 + 103 + 104 Liveaboard
7 Days/6 Nights Liveaboard
$3650 per student
3 student maximum aboard
Classes begin on Sunday or Monday
2026 Schedule:
April 12 - 18
May 11 - 17
June 14 - 20
September 07 - 13
Pre-Requisites: None
INCLUDED: Instructional Materials, Testing
This course requires a non-refundable $500 deposit. Once received, all instructional materials will be mailed to you.
Final payment is due twenty-one (21) days before you arrive and is paid via emailed invoice.
Earn two American Sailing (ASA) certifications in one week (recommended path)
The class that launches your dream!
Our live-aboard 101+103 course immerses your in the sailing lifestyle. Each course will progressively prepare you to confidently sail the boat in a coastal cruising environment.
Our 5 day, 4 night 101+103 has been created for a typical one week off from work vacation and allows us to work with you at a slower pace, assuring that you are learning and, more importantly, retaining the skills and information. Discover the enjoyment of waking up at anchorage two mornings at secluded Bird Island, eating breakfast, then jumping out into the Atlantic for a day of sailing. The other two nights will be spent dockside at our marina.
ASA 101 teaches the beginning sailor the required skills for the safe handling of a moderate sized keelboat along the coast/shore line. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
ASA 103 teaches the intermediate sailor the required skills to cruise safely as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat in near-coastal waters. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
ASA 101 + 103 Liveaboard
5 Days/4 Nights Live-aboard
$2100 per student
3 student maximum aboard
Includes anchoring at un-inhabited Bird Island two nights.
Pre-Requisites: None
2026 Schedule:
March 23 - 27
April 19 - 23
May 04 - 08
June 22 - 26
September 21 - 25
October 05 - 09
November 16 - 20
INCLUDED: Instructional Materials, Testing, Meals while anchored.
This course requires a non-refundable $500 deposit. Once received, all instructional materials will be mailed to you.
Final payment is due twenty-one (21) days before you arrive and is paid via emailed invoice.
Experience the cruising lifestyle: Destination ocean sailing & anchoring overnight
The "Monohull Pot of Gold" for most students. Learn faster, efficient, and more comfortable sailing along with charting 25 ocean miles to Bald Head Island for the night, then do it all again on our return trip. Two nights anchored at Bird Island, and one night at Bald Head Island Marina are included.
ASA 102 teaches the beginning sailor the required skills to skipper and crew aboard a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. Gain "when and why" sail controls knowledge to improve your sailboat's overall comfortable-ness and performance. Depart, sail, and return with control demonstrating teamwork.
This course includes anchoring at least one night at un-inhabited Bird Island along with a 25nm each way sail to Bald Head Island, NC and back.
ASA 104 teaches how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
ASA 102 + 104 Live-aboard
5 Days/4 Nights Liveaboard
$2375 per student
3 student maximum aboard
Pre-Requisites: 103
Book online now!Schedule:
March 30 - April 03
May 31 - June 04
August 24 - 28
INCLUDED: Instructional Materials, Testing, Meals While Aboard
This course requires a non-refundable $250 deposit. Once received, all instructional materials will be mailed to you.
Final payment is due twenty-one (21) days before you arrive and is paid via emailed invoice.
Experience the cruising lifestyle: Destination ocean sailing & anchoring overnight
103 teaches you to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
This course includes anchoring two nights at un-inhabited Bird Island along with a 25nm each way sail to Bald Head Island, NC (overnight stay) and back.
104 teaches how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
ASA 103 + 104 Live-aboard
6 Days/5 Nights Liveaboard
$5100 per couple/pair
3 student maximum aboard
Pre-Requisites: 101
Book online now!2026 Schedule:
April 24 - 26
INCLUDED: Instructional Materials, Testing, Meals While Aboard
This course requires a non-refundable $500 deposit. Once received, all instructional materials will be mailed to you.
Final payment is due twenty-one (21) days before you arrive and is paid via emailed invoice.
The catamaran lifestyle: Destination ocean sailing & anchoring overnight
104 & 114 teaches the intermediate sailor the required skills to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30-45' feet in length during a multi-day liveaboard cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.
This course includes anchoring two nights at un-inhabited Bird Island along with a 25nm each way sail to Bald Head Island, NC (overnight stay) and back.
ASA 104 + 114 Live-aboard
5 Days/4 Nights Liveaboard
$2600 per student
4 student maximum aboard
Pre-Requisites: 103
Book online now!2026 Schedule:
March 16 - 20
April 20 - 24
May 18 - 22
June 01 - 05
September 07 - 11
October 05 - 09
November 02 - 06
INCLUDED: Instructional Materials, Testing, Meals While Aboard
This course requires a non-refundable $500 deposit. Once received, all instructional materials will be mailed to you.
Final payment is due twenty-one (21) days before you arrive and is paid via emailed invoice.
Non-certification sailing lessons:
"Is sailing for me?" If you have ever asked yourself this then keep reading!
Our Introduction to Sailing class is perfect for those that have either never been sailing and want to see what it is about, or have tried sailing, liked it, and would like to learn a little more. Hop on board with your instructor, cruise thru the Intracoastal Waterway and out into the Atlantic Ocean. Sail 3 miles offshore rounding a "fishing-buoy", then kick back and relax while eating lunch on the return trip to the inlet.
Introduction to sailing
Great for families on vacation as well as individuals!
Pre-Requisites: None
INCLUDED: Bottled water, sports drinks, and chips. You may bring your own lunch and drinks if you would like.
$475 (Includes 2 Students)
$35 each additional
Lesson Length: 4 Hours / 10am – 2pm
6 Student/Rider Maximum
Practice your sailing under the watchful eye of an Instructor
Created to allow ASA students to develop their sailing skills and increase their time on the water at a reduced all-day rate. Hop aboard with your Instructor and use this time to work on your sailing skills.
Sailing/docking skills practice
$475 (includes 2 students)
$35 each add’l
Lesson Length: 4 Hours / 10am – 2pm
4 Student/Rider Maximum
What to bring?
Lunch, sunscreen and anything else you feel you may need.
Sail Trim Clinic
Course Overview:
Mastering sail trim is one of the most effective ways to improve your boat’s performance, and it all starts with a solid foundation in theory. Join us for this dockside clinic designed for sailors who want to understand how and why sails behave the way they do — and how to fine-tune them for changing conditions.
What You'll Learn:
• The principles of sail shape and how draft, twist, and depth affect performance
• The role of key trim controls including outhaul, halyard tension, Cunningham, boom vang, and traveler
• How to read telltales and what they reveal about airflow and trim efficiency
• How headsail and mainsail interact — balancing power and minimizing helm
• Trim techniques for different wind conditions (light air vs heavy breeze)
Ideal For:
• Sailors looking to sharpen their understanding of trim fundamentals
• Crew members who want to contribute more actively
This clinic emphasizes hands-on discussion and real-world rig inspection — all aboard a sailboat, but comfortably docked. No sailing experience required for this session, just a willingness to learn and ask questions.
Sail Trim Clinic
Cost: $180 per person
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: On board, dockside — no sailing required
Capacity: Limited to 6 participants
Includes: Lunch (Sub sandwich, chips, bottled water)
Pre-Requisites: None
2026 Schedule (maximum 6 students per class):