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860-608-1393

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AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location

AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location


 Welcome to the American Sailing Academy 

Practical sail training on 34 to 36 ft sailboats

 MYSTIC / OLD LYME 

LARGE SAFE BOATS

860-608-1393 americansailacademy@gmail.com

AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location

AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location AMERICAN SAILING ACADEMY The PREMIER Connecticut location


 Welcome to the American Sailing Academy 

Practical sail training on 34 to 36 ft sailboats

 MYSTIC / OLD LYME 

LARGE SAFE BOATS

860-608-1393 americansailacademy@gmail.com

Our Classes

All classes are American Sailing Association Certified Classes

Basic Keelboat BKB 101

700.00

Basic Keelboat 

https://asa.com/certifications/asa-101-basic-keelboat-sailing/

PREREQUISITE: A DESIRE TO LEARN

TWO FULL DAYS ON THE WATER

BOOKS EXTRA


 

Basic Coastal Cruising BCC103

$750.00

Basic Coastal Cruising  Intermediate Sailing Pick link for description

https://asa.com/certifications/asa-103-basic-coastal-cruising/

TEXTBOOK AND LOGBOOK EXTRA

  

Bareboat Charter BBC 104

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

 This is an advanced 3 day course for individuals with the prerequisite ASA certifications and cruising experience who are seeking the qualifications to be certified for bareboat chartering  Class price at  min. three students ASA fees not included


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

 The GPS tells us where we are and how fast we are moving and in what direction, but it can never tell us the safest, most efficient route to our destination.  

International Proficiency Certificate

CALL

 This certificate is useful when chartering in European / Mediterranean waters.  Includes Certification Challenge 101, 103 and BBC 104 For experienced sailors  with chartering experience

https://asa.com/ipc-application/



Certification Challenge:

$225/$375

 The ASA101 Basic Keelboat level certification may be challenged 

 The ASA101 Basic Keelboat & ASA103 Coastal Cruise level certifications may be challenged  


CHARTER YOUR BOAT

Charter your boat to our school

  • Have your dockage and insurance fees paid through chartering to either Yacht Charters of Mystic or The American Sailing Acdemy


TEAM BUILDING SAILS

Group sails, including instuction for your group

Teams of up to six sailors

$950.00

Groups up to six people for day and evening sails in Fisher Island Sound

ABOUT US


The American Sailing Academy (ASA) is the premier sailing instruction center located in Mystic/Old Lyme Connecticut

The ASA is the premier sailing school in Connecticut and is dedicated to promoting safe recreational sailing  by administering an internationally recognized educational system. 

 

Sailing Instruction in Connecticut

Whether you are a beginner, a novice or an experienced sailor, we can offer you a curriculum that will improve your skills and understanding of the sport. If your particular needs don't exactly fit within the standard curriculum, we will tailor a course of instruction to fit your needs.

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, Owner, has been teaching ASA certified courses for over 15 years and is a Coast Guard licensed Captain. His lifetime of sailing experience based on cruising, racing, pleasure crafting, and teaching in coastal and inland waters, provides him the expertise to tailor instructions to each student's needs.

 

Captain Dave Higgins

Captain Dave has been an avid sailor for  years.   Captain Dave has taught onboard   monohull sailboats and catamarans 

As an ASA instructor and USCG licensed captain for over a decade, and as the owner of his own Beneteau Oceanis 361, his sailing and teaching experience has given him an exceptional knowledge of Long Island Sound, Fisher's Island Sound,   A  skilled yacht delivery captain, he's moved boats to and from the Chesapeake Bay   Captain Dave has also enjoyed sailing the British Virgin Island's beautiful turquoise waters.



 

Capt. Mike

RED NUN SAILING CLUB

Sailboat Rentals/ Group Sails / Weekend Bareboat Sails

Red Nun Sailing Club gets you out on the water

Sailboat Rental Day or weekend

Call for pricing

ASA qualified sailors discount


Take the boat out and put your new skills into practice

Group Sails

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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY  Evenings 

CALL FOR PRICE AND RESERVATIONS


Take advantage of our weekly group sails 

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


Bareboat Weekend

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ASA student packages


Your first bareboat experience at a training facility



CONTACT 860-608-1393

Ask about our Instructor training program Become a USCG licensed captain A Club boat manager opportunity is available

Dedicated Educators

Our classes are taught by ASA certified and experienced educators. Using proven teaching strategies, they make sure that every student finds a path to success

First-Rate Course Offerings

We embrace a learning environment that will prepare you for the path ahead. Our classes incorporate traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences.

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

CANCELLATION OR DELAY OF COURSE BY SCHOOL

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

CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULING BY STUDENT

The following are the periods of notice required in order to reseive 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 amount paid to apply to a future course*
  • 30+ Days from Original Course Date: 50% refund or 75% credit of amount paid to apply to a future course*
  • Less than 30 Days from Original Date: 25% refund or 50% credit of 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

* Prices for courses 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 06498Red Nun Sailing, LLC
dba American Sailing AcademyTel: 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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