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ASA Sailing Courses
Reef Runner Sailing School is an American Sailing Association (ASA) certified and accredited program, offering the experienced or novice student a proven and successful curriculum to teach the skills necessary to bareboat and captain a coastal cruising sailing vessel. Virtually all bareboat facilities, both domestic and international, recognize ASA certification as the standard of excellence.
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We offer stand-alone and combo classes for beginners and advanced students. By design, we keep our classes small. We usually have only 2 to 4 students per class. This guarantees each student enough hands on training to really learn to sail.
Courses & Pricing
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Sailing
1-day course, day sailing
An introductory course for the occasional sailor.
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Prerequisite: None
Course Description
Plan to spend one day on the water, as both skipper and crew, learning the basics of sailing including: nomenclature, points of sail, boat handling, basic docking, safety equipment, basic rules of the road, and safe boating practices.
Please note: This is not an ASA course and does not come with a text book, logbook, or ASA certification/membership.
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Pricing
Pricing
$250 for 1 person
$400 for 2 people
ASA 101
Basic Keelboat Sailing
2-day course, day sailing
A comprehensive course for the beginning sailor.
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Prerequisite: None
Course Description
Plan to spend two fun filled days on the water, as both skipper and crew, learning the basics of sailing including: nomenclature, sailing theory, points of sail, sail trim, tacking and jibing, docking, safety equipment, rules of the road, basic knots, crew overboard, and safe boating practices.
Upon completion, you will be able to sail a boat of about 20 to 27 feet in length in light to moderate conditions in familiar waters without supervision.
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Course Includes
2-day class includes all course materials, ASA log book, one-time ASA membership fee, all ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
$575 for 1 person
$1,100 for 2 people
ASA 103
Basic Coastal Cruising
2-day course, day sailing
For the sailor with some experience.
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Prerequisite: ASA 101
Course Description
This course is designed to refine your basic sailing skills and make you a more competent and proficient sailor. Expand upon your basic keelboat knowledge over another fun filled and challenging 2 days aboard a fully fitted cruising sloop. Refine your sail handling and learn: weather forecasting and interpretation, chart reading and navigation, boat handling under sail and power, skipper and crew duties, and much more.
Upon completion, you will be able to skipper and crew a sailboat of about 20 to 35 feet in length in moderate conditions in local and regional waters.
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Course Includes
2-day class includes all course materials, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
$650 for 1 person
$1,150 for 2 people
ASA 104
Bareboat Cruising
4-day course, live aboard
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For sailors with experience on cruising sailboats.
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Prerequisite: ASA 101 & 103
Course Description
If your dream is to charter or bareboat a cruising sailboat, this is the course for you. Refine your sail handling skills and learn about living aboard, extended cruise planning, boat systems and troubleshooting, ground tackle and anchoring, chart reading and course plotting, provisioning, and more.
This is intermediate coastal cruising for individuals with cruising experience. Upon completion, you will be able to skipper or crew a sailboat of 30 to 50 feet by day in coastal waters. Includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.
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Course Includes
4-day class includes lodging onboard, provisions while at anchor, all course materials, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
$1,295 for 1 person
$2,495 for 2 people
ASA 114
Catamaran Cruising
2-day course, day sailing
For sailors with experience on cruising sailboats. This course is currently available for those wanting experience on their own catamaran within the Panama City or Friendship, Maine area.
Prerequisite: ASA 101, 103, & 104
Course Description
If your dream is to charter or cruise a catamaran sailboat, this is the course for you. Refine your sail handling skills and be able to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length on inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.
Upon completion you will have the knowledge of catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.
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Course Includes
2-day class includes all course materials, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
ASA 101 & 103
Intro to Sailing Combo
3-day course, day sailing
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Our most popular course for
the beginning sailor.
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Prerequisite: none
Course Description
Maximize your time and spend three days covering all the material of the ASA Basic Keelboat and the ASA Coastal Cruising courses. Learn the basics of sailing including boat parts and nomenclature and then refine your skills. Sail trim and navigation are important elements of this class.
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Course Includes
3-day class includes all course materials, one-time ASA membership fee, ASA log book, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
$1,120 for 1 person
$1,995 for 2 people
ASA 103 & 104
Coastal & Bareboat Combo
5-day course, live aboard
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A great value for a somewhat experienced sailor.
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Prerequisite: ASA 101
Course Description
Enhance and expand your basic sailing skills to the coastal and bareboat environs by taking ASA Basic Coastal Cruising and ASA Bareboat Cruising. Spend 5 action packed days living aboard a cruising class sailboat. The best value for the experienced sailor who wants to advance his skill.
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Course Includes
5-day class includes lodging on board, provisions while at anchor, all course materials, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
$1,795 for 1 person
$3,295 for 2 people
ASA 101, 103, & 104
Basic & Bareboat Combo
7-day course, live aboard
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A great value for a somewhat experienced sailor.
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Prerequisite: Sailing Experience
Course Description
An action packed and fun filled full week of intensive training. Live aboard a cruising sailboat and challenge yourself by taking 3 ASA courses (Basic Keelboat, Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Cruising) in 7 days on the water. Upon completion you will be certified to bareboat a sailboat in the 30'-to-50' range.
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Course Includes
7-day class includes lodging on board, provisions while at anchor, all course materials, one-time ASA membership fee, ASA log book, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
$2,395 for 1 person
$4,695 for 2 people
ASA 104 & 114
Bareboat & Catamaran Combo
5-day course, live aboard
For sailors with experience on cruising sailboats. This course is currently available for those wanting experience on their own catamaran within the Panama City or Friendship, Maine area.
Prerequisite: ASA 101 & 103
Course Description
An action packed and fun filled 5 days of intensive training. Live aboard a cruising catamaran sailboat and challenge yourself by taking 2 ASA courses (Bareboat Cruising and Cruising Catamaran) in 5 days on the water. Upon completion you will be certified to bareboat a sailboat in the 30'-to-50' range, and handle a cruising catamaran in moderate to heavy weather.
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Course Includes
5-day class includes lodging on board, provisions while at anchor, all course materials, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
Course Description
Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. There is no sailing skills part to this course.
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Course Includes
At home study class includes all course materials, step by step DVD, and certificate of completion. Study on your own and take the examination at one of our locations. An application form with full payment in advance is required for this class.
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Pricing
$250 for 1 person
$500 for 2 people
Course Description
Upon completion, you will be able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions. This is a custom designed class involving night-passages, advanced navigation, and more!
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Course Includes
Class includes lodging on board, provisions while at anchor/underway, all course materials, ASA test fees, and certificate of completion.
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Pricing
ASA 116
Dinghy & Outboard Endorsement
For sailors with experience on cruising sailboats. This course is available for those looking to build confidence in their dinghy knowledge and maneuvering skills.
Prerequisite: none
Course Description
Upon completion, you will be able to safely and efficiently operate a dinghy with an outboard motor, in a variety of environments, including operating from a dock, a beach, and a cruising yacht. Knowledge of types of dinghies and outboards, characteristics of each, safe operation, security, towing, hoisting, storage, transit, employment, care and maintenance
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Pricing
Add-on to ASA 104 course offerings
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$100 for 1 person
$150 for 2 people
ASA 118
Docking Endorsement
For sailors with experience on cruising sailboats. This course is available for those looking to build confidence in docking their own boat.
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Prerequisite: sailing experience
Course Description
Upon completion, you will be able to safely and efficiently dock an auxiliary powered (single inboard or outboard engine) sailboat. Knowledge of basic auxiliary power theory, engine and steering controls, proper use of dock lines, crew communication and safety.
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Pricing
Booking Policy
Booking Deposit
A deposit of 50% is required to confirm your reservation. The full balance is due prior to boarding. You will receive an application form that, once completed and returned, will act as your booking confirmation. Cancellations are allowed 30 or more days prior to boarding and carry a $150 fee. We will make every effort to accommodate date changes if you need to reschedule.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice unless deposit is received and reservation is confirmed.
ASA Certification Fee
The ASA charges a one-time certification fee of $39 for new students, which is included in all 101 classes or combos which include the 101 class, and is not applicable to other ASA classes.
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Gratuity
Gratuity is not required, however if you feel your instructor provided an excellent class, feel free to offer a tip. All tips are greatly appreciated.