BASIC SAILING COURSE - ( ASA 101 )

During this two-day course, you will receive instruction in such basic skills as preparation of the boat, rigging, hoisting and setting sails; Rules of the Road; and Points of Sail. (This is also a US Coast Guard approved Safe Boating Course). You'll enjoy seven hours a day on the water and get plenty of hands-on training including open water sailing, docking, anchoring and much more. Each day will begin at 9 AM and end around 4PM. We'll take a break for lunch and students can either bring their own lunch or dine at our very own South Harbour Village Deli located right at the marina. There is also a charming Bed & Breakfasts at the marina if you need overnight accommodations.

In this course, we use a Catalina 22 which are very responsive, stable and easy to sail. The 22 features a large cockpit with plenty of legroom and a cabin below decks to stow gear. It's always best to learn the basics of sailing on a boat like the 22 because it is not intimidating and gives students a much better feel for the wind than a large charter boat. Upon graduation you will receive ASA certification and you will be ready to safely and confidently skipper boats in the 20 ft. range. You will also receive 15% off your first boat rental so that you can practice your new skills.

Course Fee $400 Per Person plus Tax     

Note: also add on a $39.00 fee to new members taking class.  This is in addition to the course fee  implemented by ASA

ASA 101 rates include Sailing Fumdmentals and ASA logbook and certification.

BASIC COASTAL CRUISING (Learn to Charter Course) - ( ASA 103 )

After completing this two-day course you will receive ASA certification enabling you to "cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary sailboat of about 20 to 36 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions." Our practical hands-on instruction will show you safety requirements, maneuvering in and out of marina slips and along docks, basic navigation and much more. You will have the option of living aboard during this course. Each morning your instructor will join you for a full day of sailing and learning and each evening you will return to the marina... your instructor will depart and you will be free to enjoy living aboard if you like. Yachts used are in the 30 to 34 feet range. Prerequisite: ASA 101. (Arrangements can be made for experienced sailors to test out for ASA 101). Click here for a class schedule.

Course Fee $600 Per Person plus tax

Note:  $39.00 joining fee my apply    

ASA 103 rates include the "Sailing Fundamentals" textbook and certification.

BAREBOAT CHARTERING CERTIFICATION COURSE - ( ASA 104 )

An advanced course designed to give individuals with cruising experience a greater understanding of boat systems, maintenance procedures and navigation. After completing this course you will receive ASA bareboat certification enabling you to "act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 ft. boat sailing by day in coastal waters." You and your instructor and crew will live aboard your sloop and cruise around the water of Southport up the Cape Fear or the Ocean down to Little River South Carolina for three days practicing your newly acquired sailing skills. Two nights will be spent on the boat either at the slip or at anchor enjoying the quiet beauty of the surrounding area. Yachts used are in the 36ft. range. Prerequisite: ASA 101 and 103. Click here for a class schedule.

 Course Fee $650 Per Person  plus tax    

Note $39.00 ASA joining fee may apply

ASA 104 rates include "Cruising Fundamentals" textbook and ASA certification.

4  NIGHT 3 DAY COMBO COURSE (ASA 103 & ASA 104)

This course combines Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104) as described above in an intense 4 night 3 day program. After completing this course you will receive ASA certification enabling you to “act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 ft. boat sailing by day in coastal waters.” You and your instructor and crew will live aboard your chartered sloop learning many new skills and cruising the bay for five days. Yachts used are in the 36 to 40 ft. range. Prerequisite: ASA 101. Click here for a class schedule.

 Fee $1100 Per Person  plus tax

Note: 39 ASA joining fee may apply   

Combo rates include certification for ASA 103 and ASA 104 and the “Cruising Fundamentals” textbook. The “Sailing Fundamentals” textbook provided in ASA 103 is also used in this course.

CUSTOMIZED SAILING COURSES

CFSA would be happy to design a custom course to meet your individual needs. Please give us a call to discuss your experience and goals and we'll put together a proposal. We've listed a few of the options that are available below:

COASTAL NAVIGATION COURSE - ( ASA 105 )

This course is offered in either a group setting in a classroom or as a Home Study course. Classroom Course costs $575 per person and includes course materials and ASA certification. This class is held during four days over two consecutive weekends. On Sunday students meet with their instructor for a full day of practice and instruction. Students are also given homework to be completed during the week. The next Saturday the class convenes again for a day of practice and review. On Sunday the test is conducted with the instructor present.

Home Study Course costs $375 per person plus tax and includes course materials and certification. Students must make arrangements to come to the CSFA office for a full day to take the exam which must be monitored by an instructor. The instructor will also be available before the test for a review. Additional tutoring can be arranged at an extra charge of $45 per hour (minimum of 3 hours).

Please call for course schedule.

ASA 105 rates include "Coastal Navigation" textbook, charts and ASA certification.
(Each student should bring plotting tools: parallel rule and dividers.)

Advance Coastal Cruising - (ASA 106) 

This 3 night 2 day course helps learn procedures and preparation requirements for advanced coastal cruising of auxiliary sailing yachts for daylight and night time operation. Subjects include sail and rig theory, practice for day, night and heavy weather, seamanship, engineering, troubleshooting, safety, weather monitoring and interpretation and more. Students will demonstrate various skills including trip planning, navigation, helmsmanship, man overboard rescue, anchoring and more. 

Cost $1100.00 per person 

Docking Course

Still don't feel confident in docking? We have the course for you. Our practical hands-on instruction will show you safety requirements, maneuvering in and out of marina slips and along docks and much more. This course is held in one day. Maximum of four students enrolled. Check the class schedule for dates or we can accommodate your date depending on availability. All taxes, fuel, boat and instructor are included in price.

Course Fee $135 per Person
If your booking includes…
Two people take $10 off per person.
Three people take $15 off per person. Four people take $20 off per person.
Per Group Rate is $460.
(Per Group Rate is an inclusive price for up to 4 people and gives you the boat & instructor exclusively).

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION is available in all facets of sailing either on your own boat or on one of ours. This includes refresher courses as well as confidence-building practice in docking or close quarters maneuvering. On a CFSA  boat the price is $35 per hour (min. of 3 hours) up to $190 per day (7 hours) plus the price of the boat.

Private Instruction conducted on your own boat is $65 per hour plus transportation (min. of 3 hours) up to $375 per day (7 hours). These prices do not include tax, course materials, or certifications.  Give us a call and together we can build a program to meet your needs and objectives.

SPECIAL APRIL DATES ONE-DAY BASIC SAILING BRUSH-UP. Here's an opportunity to refresh your basic sailing skills at a nominal cost so you'll be ready for a season of daysailing or for taking our more advanced courses. One day on the water on a catalina capri 22 with an instructor. $50 per person weekdays or $75 per person weekends per hour. Must have prior sailing experience. 

ll CFSA courses and rates are based upon availability and subject to change without notice