| tified to charter if you’re going to get | | | | received certification from this class, you can |
| serious about sailing. You’ll need to obtain a | | | | enroll in a Basic Coastal Cruising class. |
| certification from the American Sailing Association | | | | Remember, you must take the Basic Keelboat |
| (ASA). | | | | Sailing class first to qualify for the second and final |
| When you’re looking for a place to take | | | | class, Basic Coastal Cruising, in order to become |
| your classes, you’ll want to be sure | | | | certified to charter a sailboat on your own. Once |
| it’s certified by the ASA. You’ll also | | | | you pay the additional $675 and take the |
| want to know that your trainers have the best | | | | four-day class, you will receive a Basic Coastal |
| background to train you. I would look for one of | | | | Cruising Certification from the ASA and become |
| the oldest ASA sailing schools in existence and | | | | qualified to charter on your own. |
| employs ASA licensed Masters, Coast Guard | | | | Once you’ve received your certification |
| Captains, and numerous international racers with | | | | from the ASA, you can charter a boat for your |
| years of experience that is in your area. | | | | own trips. A whole world of possibilities and a |
| The following classes can get you the hands-on | | | | beautiful bay ripe for exploration opens to you. |
| training you will need to get the necessary | | | | One important thing to note is that you will want |
| certification once you find your certified instructor. | | | | to join a sailing club if you plan on spending a lot |
| The first step is to learn Basic Keelboat Sailing. | | | | of time sailing. For example, your first class would |
| This is the most basic sailing training you can get, | | | | only cost $564 and the second would only cost |
| and it can cost about $675 to take. It will also | | | | $506. Right there, you would have already saved |
| take four days to finish. Once you’ve | | | | yourself a couple hundred dollars. |