Our scheduled sailing courses range from novice to advanced, beginning with basic introductory courses and extending through the ASA continuum to advanced cruising. Our small class size (2-4 students) allows a hands-on focus with maximum on-the-water training. Most courses are conducted on weekends, to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
Cruising courses are taught in a live-aboard environment to fully immerse you in the cruising experience. Mid-week combination courses are also available to get you on the fast track to cruising!
ASA is the leading authority on sailing instruction in the USA. As an ASA school, Sail Solomons offers a full range of ASA certification courses that are recognized internationally, so you can begin to charter the globe! ASA course prices include instruction, ASA texts, and certification materials. All Sail Solomons instructors are ASA-certified and licensed by the US Coast Guard.
Whether you are a novice looking for private sailing instruction or an experienced sailor hoping to fine-tune your skills, we have a course for you. Our full complement of tailored and private instruction includes “On Your Own Boat”, electronic navigation, marine systems and a program for “Couples cruising in harmony”. Let us tailor a course for you!
Experience the learning vacation of a lifetime – Sail Solomons in the Caribbean! Join one of our fabulous monohull or catamaran flotillas for a full week of glorious tradewind sailing. Immerse yourself in island life – warm, crystal-clear waters, sunshine, swimming and snorkeling on tropical reefs, and basking in island hospitality. Pursue ASA certification in our intermediate and advanced courses, or simply hone your sailing skills without certification. Our Caribbean courses are conducted onboard luxury yachts from select charter companies. Courses include ASA 104 Bareboat Charter and ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran.
A very special group of sailors feel the need to share their knowledge and passion for sailing with others by becoming sailing instructors. If you are in that select group, Sail Solomons’ resident ASA Instructor Evaluator can help you achieve your goal with instructor training and ASA Instructor Qualification Clinics. These demanding clinics test your sailing skills, professional knowledge and presentation techniques to the national standard set forth by the American Sailing Association. Once qualified, you will have a ticket to teach for ASA schools, and get paid to do what you love best!
| 2024 On Water Courses | May | June | July | Aug |
| Introduction to Sailing | On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
| ASA 101 Keelboat 1 (Part A) (2 day course) A&B required for certification | 4-5, 18-19 | 1-2,15-16, 29-30 | 13-14, 27-28 | 10-11, 24-25 |
| ASA 101 Keelboat 1, (Part B) (2 day course) A&B required for certification | 11-12,25-26 | 8-9, 22-23 | 6-7, 20-21 | 3-4, 17-18 |
| ASA 101 Keelboat 1 3 day private for two students | 25-27, On Request | On Request | On Request | On Request |
| ASA 102 Basic Keelboat 2 NEW COURSE FOR 2024 | 1-2 | 13-14 | 10-11 | |
| ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising) | 17-19 | 14-16 | 26-28 | 9-11 |
| ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising) | 21 May – June 2 | 14-16 | 12-14 | 23-25 |
| ASA 104/114 Combo (4 day live aboard) | 20-24 | 25-28 | TBD | |
| ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising) | April 3-10 Catamaran Key West to Solomons | 20-27 DELMARVA Circumnavigation | 17-24 DELMARVA Circumnavigation | |
| ASA 114 (Catamaran) | 29-30 | 13-14 | 3-4 | |
| ASA 116 Dinghy Endorsement New for 2024! One Day class | 8th & 9th One day course, offered each date | 6th & 7th One day course, offered each date | ||
| ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) | 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th One day course, offered each date | 5th, 6th, 7th One day course, offered each date | 16, 17, 18 (3 One day classes) | |
| Instructor Qual Clinics IQC 202 – Keelboat 2 | 202: 18th |
| Classroom Courses 2023 | Dates | Length |
| ASA 119 (Marine Weather) | February 10-11 & 17-18 | 4 day WEBINAR, two consecutive weekends |
| ASA 105 (Coastal Navigation) | March 2-3 & 16-17 | 4 day course, two weekends, in person |
| Caribbean Courses- Tentative Marinique/St. Lucia | January 2025 |
| ASA 104 (Bareboat) / ASA 114 (Catamaran) | Jan 18-25 (full) |
| ASA 104 (Bareboat) / ASA 114 (Catamaran) | Jan 25- Feb 1 (6 cabins left) |