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American Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in Connecticut

American Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in ConnecticutAmerican Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in ConnecticutAmerican Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in Connecticut

Welcome to the American Sailing Academy, one of the premier ASA schools offering practical sail training on 34 to 36 ft sailboats. Join us for exceptional CT sailing lessons in Mystic and Westbrook, where you can experience top-notch sailing lessons Connecticut has to offer.

860-608-1393 americansailacademy@gmail.com

American Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in Connecticut

American Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in ConnecticutAmerican Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in ConnecticutAmerican Sailing Academy: Premier Sailing School in Connecticut

Welcome to the American Sailing Academy, one of the premier ASA schools offering practical sail training on 34 to 36 ft sailboats. Join us for exceptional CT sailing lessons in Mystic and Westbrook, where you can experience top-notch sailing lessons Connecticut has to offer.

860-608-1393 americansailacademy@gmail.com

Our Classes

All classes are American Sailing Association Certified Classes

Basic Keelboat BKB 101

700.00

In our ASA schools, you can learn to skipper a sloop up to 27 ft. by day in light to moderate winds through our sailing lessons in Connecticut. This course covers essential material, including terminology, helm commands, sail trim, points of sail, safety, and navigation. You can reinforce your training with our group sails during the two full days on the water. A desire to learn is the only prerequisite! Please note that books are extra. Join us for sailing lessons CT and enhance your skills today!

Basic Coastal Cruising BCC103

$750.00

Basic Coastal Cruising and Intermediate Sailing courses at ASA schools prepare you to skipper a sloop up to 34 ft in moderate conditions. You'll learn cruising sailboat terminology, auxiliary engine operation, docking, weather interpretation, and coastal navigation. These essential skills are part of the sailing lessons offered in CT, making it a great choice for those seeking sailing lessons in Connecticut. Please note that the prerequisite for this course is BKB 101. Additional textbook  requi

Bareboat Charter BBC 104

Three day $1,350. Two day $1000.

This advanced 3-day course is designed for individuals with the prerequisite ASA certifications and cruising experience who are looking to qualify for bareboat chartering. Offered at ASA schools, this course requires a minimum of three students, and please note that ASA fees are not included. To enroll, participants must have completed prerequisites 101 and 103. If you're interested in sailing lessons in Connecticut, this course is ideal for enhancing your skills for sailing lessons CT.

BKB & BCC & BBC & CON 105* FAST TRACK Package available CALL! BOOKS EXT

THREE DAY BBC$2950 TWO DAY BBC$2650

Additional Classes and Certifications

CON 105

$325.00

A home study course for sailing can enhance your skills, just as GPS technology tells us where we are and how fast we are moving. However, it cannot direct us to the safest and most efficient route to our destination. If you're interested in sailing lessons CT offers, consider the ASA schools that provide comprehensive training, including CT sailing lessons and other sailing lessons Connecticut provides.

International Proficiency Certificate

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This certificate is essential for those looking to charter in European and Mediterranean waters. It includes Certification Challenge 101, 103, and BBC 104, tailored for experienced sailors with prior chartering experience. For those interested in enhancing their skills, consider taking sailing lessons at one of the ASA schools or CT sailing lessons available in Connecticut.

Certification Challenge:

$225/$375

The ASA101 Basic Keelboat level certification, which is offered at various ASA schools, may be challenged. Additionally, both the ASA101 Basic Keelboat and ASA103 Coastal Cruise level certifications can also be challenged through ct sailing lessons, making it easier for students to progress in their sailing lessons in Connecticut.


CHARTER YOUR BOAT

Charter your boat to one of the ASA schools where you can take advantage of tax deductions and earn income

RED NUN SAILING CLUB

Sailboat Rentals/ Group Sails / Weekend Bareboat Sails

Red Nun Sailing Club gets you out on the water

A sailboat glides on calm water under a clear blue sky.

Sailboat Rental Day or weekend

Call for pricing

ASA qualified sailors can enjoy discounts on CT sailing lessons. Take the boat out and put your new skills into practice with sailing lessons in Connecticut.

A sailboat with two people sailing near the shore under cloudy skies.

GROUP SAILS

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WEEKDAY  EVENINGS 5-9 

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Take advantage of our weekly group sails 

This gives students a chance to practice what they learned with an instructor onboard


Sailboat gliding on calm water near green countryside under a blue sky.

Bareboat Weekend

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ASA student packages


Your first bareboat experience at a training facility



CONTACT 860-608-1393

Inquire about our instructor training program to become a USCG licensed captain. We also have a Club boat manager opportunity available, as well as our popular ASA schools offering sailing lessons in Connecticut, perfect for those looking for sailing lessons CT or CT sailing lessons.

ABOUT US

The American Sailing Academy (ASA) is the premier sailing instruction center located in Mystic/Old Lyme, Connecticut. As one of the leading ASA schools, we are dedicated to promoting safe recreational sailing by administering an internationally recognized educational system.


**Sailing Lessons in Connecticut**


Whether you are a beginner, a novice, or an experienced sailor, our CT sailing lessons offer a curriculum designed to improve your skills and understanding of the sport. If your specific needs don't align perfectly with our standard curriculum, we will tailor a course of instruction to fit your requirements.


Our goal for every student is to develop their competence, which leads to safety, confidence, and enjoyment while on the water.


**OUR INSTRUCTORS**


Captain Terry Leahy, the Owner, has been teaching ASA certified courses for over 15 years and is a Coast Guard licensed Captain. His extensive sailing experience, from cruising to racing and pleasure crafting in both coastal and inland waters, provides the expertise to customize sailing lessons in Connecticut to each student's needs.


Captain Dave Higgins has been an avid sailor for years, teaching onboard monohull sailboats and catamarans. As an ASA instructor and USCG licensed captain for over a decade, along with owning a Beneteau Oceanis 361, his sailing and teaching experience grants him exceptional knowledge of Long Island Sound and Fisher's Island Sound. A skilled yacht delivery captain, he has successfully moved boats to and from the Chesapeake Bay and has enjoyed sailing the British Virgin Islands' beautiful turquoise waters.

Capt. Mike

Dedicated Educators

Our classes at ASA schools are taught by ASA certified and experienced educators. Utilizing proven teaching strategies, they ensure that every student in our CT sailing lessons finds a path to success, making our sailing lessons in Connecticut truly effective.

First-Rate Course Offerings

At ASA schools, we embrace a learning environment that prepares you for the path ahead. Our sailing lessons in Connecticut incorporate traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences, including CT sailing lessons that enhance your skills on the water.

CANCELLATION POLICY

CANCELLATION OR DELAY OF COURSE BY SCHOOL


The School reserves the right to cancel or delay courses, including CT sailing lessons, due to weather conditions and staff issues. If a class is cancelled by us, arrangements will be made to make up the class or provide sailing credits that can be used by the student at a later date.


CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING BY STUDENT

The following are the periods of notice required to receive a refund for rescheduling or cancelling a course:


It is at the school's discretion to offer a refund or reschedule:


60+ Days from Original Course Date: 90% refund or 100% credit of the amount paid to apply to a future course*

30+ Days from Original Course Date: 50% refund or 75% credit of the amount paid to apply to a future course*

Less than 30 Days from Original Date: 25% refund or 50% credit of the amount paid to apply to a future course*

The week of the class: 20% refund or 25% credit

NO CALL NO SHOW FOR CLASS: NO REFUND


We ask that you let us know immediately should you need to change your reservation for any reason, especially if you are looking for sailing lessons in Connecticut.


* Prices for courses, including those offered by ASA schools, are subject to change from one year to the next. Credit given will be for a dollar amount and not for a specific course. That dollar amount may be applied to any course that we offer.


To request more information about the ASA: PO Box 998, Westbrook, CT 06498 Red Nun Sailing, LLC dba American Sailing Academy. Tel: 860-415-6840 Email: americansailacademy@gmail.com

americansailacademy@gmail.com

PO Box 998 Westbrook Ct 06498

(860) 608-1393 or (860) 415-6840

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