TOP TEN ASA SAILING SCHOOL IN THE WORLD
Learn to Sail in 2 Days
Over 20,000 ASA certifications issued since 1999. Veteran owned and operated sailing school in Kemah, Texas.
27 Years
Since 1999
20,000+
Certifications
7 Days
A Week Open
No Rescheduling Fees
Life happens - we understand
ASA Certified Sailing Courses
Learn to sail with certified instructors on Galveston Bay. Classes every weekend, 12 months a year.
ASA 101 - Learn to Sail
Learn to sail in just 2 days! Perfect for beginners. Includes free charter and mentor session on a 27-foot sailboat.
$293.30
✓2-Day Weekend Course
✓Free Charter Included
✓Free Mentor Session
✓Books & Certification Included
✓$40 Veteran Discount Available
Combo Course (ASA 103 & 104)
3-day course that certifies you to charter 40+ foot sailboats in the Caribbean without a skipper. Most popular course!
$672.48
✓3-Day Course (Fri-Sun)
✓Charter up to 45ft boats
✓Return to dock each day
✓Caribbean charter ready
✓80+ courses per year
Advanced Courses
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation, ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising, and instructor certification programs available.
From $350
✓ASA 105 – $350
✓ASA 106 – $1,090
✓Navigation tools included
✓Night operations training
✓Instructor certification
Our oldest instructor, Vernon, is no longer teaching.
Weekday Private Group Discount
ASA 101
Group Weekday Price
$187.50/pp
4 persons $187.50/pp ($750.00)
3 persons $217/pp ($650.00)
2 persons $275/pp ($550.00)
1 person $550
ASA 103 & 104 Combo
Group Weekday Price
$385.00/pp
4 persons $385/pp ($1540.00)
3 persons $480/pp ($1440.00)
2 persons $670/pp ($1340)
1 person $1350
Schedule
Classes 7 days a week, 12 months a year. Private weekday classes also available.
Why Choose Bay Area Sailing School
20,000+
27+
Top 10
ASA School Worldwide, based on number of certifications added
Awards & Recognition
✓ School of the Year – winner (2001, 2002)
✓ Outstanding Instructor of the Year – 7 times
✓ #1 ASA School in Texas by certifications
✓ Ten ASA School worldwide
✓ owned and operated
Mediterranean Ready
The ASA 104 included in our Combo courses meets the requirements for the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC/ICC) — perfect for bareboat chartering in the Mediterranean and beyond.
Finish your training ready to skipper with confidence. 
Our Guarantee
Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you’re not satisfied, we’ll give you the course over again with a different instructor – FREE!
We do not cancel scheduled classes due to student cancellations (except ASA 105).
Every course will run as planned — even if you’re the only student
- Save $80 when booking ASA 101 and Combo course together
- Test out of ASA 101 for $99 if you have basic sailing skills
- $40 veteran discount on ASA 101 with ASA Veteran Program Coupon
- No rescheduling fees - we had one student return after 16 years!
Ready to Learn to Sail?
Call us today to enroll in a course. We're open 7 days a week and have classes every weekend!
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Not satisfied? Retake for free, no Rescheduling Fees
Gift Certificates
No expiration date
Gift Certificate will be emailed
Memoriam Robinson Crusoe
Our beloved Cat, passed away July 24, 2020. Robinson is greatly missed