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Key Largo Sailing Courses
Click on each course name for a class description.
| 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing (2 days) | $595 single* | $995 for 2* |
| 103: Basic Coastal Cruising (2 days) | $695 single | $1095 for 2 |
| 104: Bareboat Chartering (3 days) | $995 single | $1795 for 2 |
| 105: Coastal Navigation (Home study) | $250 | N/A |
| Introduction to Sailing Combo (101 and 103) (3 days) | $995 single* | $1795 for 2* |
| Coastal & Bareboat Combo (103 and 104) (4 days) | $1495 single | $2495 for 2 |
| Basic through Bareboat Combo (101, 103, and 104) (7 days) | $1695 single* | $3295 for 2* |
| Custom Eco-tours | Call for quotes: 850 774-6070 |
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| Custom Snorkeling & Dive trips to John Pennekamp State Park | ||
| Private Cruising Courses | ||
* The ASA charges a one time certification fee of $39 for new students, which must be added to all 101 class prices.
A customary gratuity for the instructor is not included in quoted prices, but is most appreciated for a job well done.
ASA 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing
A comprehensive course for the beginning
sailor. No prerequisite.
Plan to spend two fun filled days on the water, as both skipper and crew,
learning the basics of sailing including: nomenclature, sailing theory, points
of sail, sail trim, tacking and jibing, docking, safety equipment, rules of the
road, basic knots, crew overboard, and safe boating practices.
Upon completion, you will be able to sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light to moderate conditions in familiar waters without supervision. It is a recognized National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and US Coast Guard Safe Boating Course and meets all requirements for mandatory education and licensing for every state in the US.
2 day class includes all course materials,
ASA log book, and certificate of completion. Reservations are secured with a
50% deposit and a signed application form. Balance is due 30 days prior to
class date.
Rates: $595 single $995 for two (save $195)
Plus ASA certification fee
ASA 103: Basic Coastal Cruising
For the sailor with some experience. Prerequisite: ASA101
This course is designed to refine your
basic sailing skills and make you a more competent and proficient sailor.
Expand upon your basic keelboat (BKB) knowledge over another fun filled and
challenging 2 days aboard a fully fitted cruising sloop. Refine your sail
handling and learn: weather forecasting and interpretation, chart reading and
navigation, boat handling under sail and power, skipper and crew duties, and
much more.
Upon completion, you will be able to skipper and crew a sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length in moderate conditions in local and regional waters.
2 day class includes all course materials,
ASA log book, and certificate of completion. Reservations are secured with a
50% deposit and a signed application form. Balance is due 30 days prior to
class date.
Rates: $695 single $1095 for two (save $295)
For sailors with experience on cruising sailboats. Prerequisite: ASA101, ASA103
If your dream is to charter or bareboat a
cruising sailboat, this is the course for you. Refine your sail handling skills
and learn about living aboard, extended cruise planning, boat systems and
troubleshooting, ground tackle and anchoring, chart reading and course plotting,
provisioning, and more.
This is intermediate coastal cruising for individuals with cruising experience. Upon completion, you will be able to skipper or crew a sailboat of 30 to 50 feet by day in coastal waters. Includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.
3 day class includes lodging onboard,
provisions, all course materials, ASA log book, and certificate of completion.
Reservations are secured with a 50% deposit and a signed application form.
Balance is due 30 days prior to class date.
Rates: $995 single $1795 for two (save $195)
Home study course. No prerequisite.
Upon completion, you will be able to
demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel
in coastal or inland waters. There is no sailing skills part to this course.
At home study class includes all course
materials, step by step DVD, ASA log book, and certificate of completion. A signed application
form with full payment in advance is required for this class.
Rate: $250
Includes ASA101 and ASA103. No prerequisite.
Maximize a long weekend (3 days) and cover
all material in the
ASA Basic Keelboat and
ASA Basic Coastal Cruising courses. The best value for the beginning
sailor.
3 day class includes all course materials,
ASA log book, and certificate of completion. Reservations are secured with a
50% deposit and a signed application form. Balance is due 30 days prior to
class date.
Rates: $995 single (save $295) $1795 for two
(save $785) Plus ASA certification fee
Coastal & Bareboat
Chartering Combo
Includes ASA103 and ASA104. Prerequisite: ASA101
Enhance and extend your basic sailing skills to the coastal and bareboat environs by taking Basic Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering. Spend 4 action packed days living aboard a cruising class sailboat. The best value for the experienced sailor who wants to advance his skill.
4 day class includes lodging onboard,
provisions, all course materials, ASA log book, and certificate of completion.
Reservations are secured with a 50% deposit and a signed application form.
Balance is due 30 days prior to class date.
Rates: $1495 single (save $195) $2495 for two (save $885)
Includes ASA101, ASA103, and ASA104. Sailing experience required as a prerequisite.
An action packed and fun filled full week
of intensive training. Live aboard a 40' cruising sailboat and challenge
yourself by taking 3 ASA courses (Basic
Keelboat,
Basic Coastal Cruising, and
Bareboat Chartering) in 7 days on the water. Upon completion, you will be
certified to bareboat a sailboat in the 30' to 50' range. The best value for
the sailor with experience.
7 day class includes lodging onboard,
provisions, all course materials, ASA log book, and certificate of completion.
Reservations are secured with a 50% deposit and a signed application form.
Balance is due 30 days prior to class date.
Rates: $1695 single (save $590) $3295 for two (save $1275) Plus ASA certification fee
Custom Eco-tours / Marine Science Program
Sail
to the spectacular
John Pennekamp State Park to see and explore one of the most unique underwater ecosystems in the
world.
During your Eco-tour, learn
what makes the underwater world below you so unique. You’ll gain an
appreciation for the intimate relationships between coral reefs and the rest of
the diverse habitats of the Keys. When you see a fish in the water you don’t
quite recognize, we’ll teach you key characteristics to look for so you can
identify it later. Children will be able to refresh the lessons they learned in
school and even prepare for future classes. By the end of your trip you’ll have
a better understanding of what makes the Keys so special and ecologically
important.
Each Eco-tour is designed to stand alone or add on to your sailing course. Children are welcome, so this is a great way for a family to spend time together on the water. Eco-tours can run from half day to multiple day trips. Please contact us directly for a custom quote.
Custom Snorkeling & Dive Trips
If you are an avid snorkeler or diver, we can customize your class to include one or more days of diving or snorkeling. We offer a Divemaster to assist you during dives, or learn proper snorkeling techniques from our NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) certified Skin Diving Instructor. We’ll help you find various sea life including some of the macro life some people commonly overlook. Please contact us directly for a custom quote and we will match your course to your in the water goals.
Custom and unique ASA course combinations are available upon request as well as private cruising courses. Reef Runner Sailing can customize a private cruising/teaching course for couples, individuals, or small groups wishing that extra bit of attention and privacy. Perfect for a couple or small family wishing to combine a teaching and vacation experience in a relaxed environment. Courses normally run 3 to 7 days. Please contact us directly for a custom quote.