Adult Lessons
Port Sailing offers both ASA-certification courses and private lessons. For those looking to begin sailing, we recommend taking our ASA 101 course which will provide you with all the skills and knowledge to enter the sailing world. We also offer ASA 103, 104, 105, and 106.
Learn to sail in New Rochelle or City Island:
ASA 101
Basic Keelboat Sailing
Available in New Rochelle and on City Island, ASA 101 is by far our most popular adult sailing program. The American Sailing Association designed the certification course with beginners in mind. It is the fundamental course that introduces you to the world of sailing. This three-day course includes 16 hours of instruction and a third day for testing and additional skill development. It also includes 8 hours of free practice sailing! After completing the course, students can rent from our fleet of Sonar 23's.
Course Fee: $849
Private Lessons
Join us for our private 3-hour sailing lessons, available the morning or afternoon! Whether you're looking to enhance your sailing skills or simply enjoy a day on the water, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our lessons take place on a comfortable 23-foot keel sailboat, ensuring a fun and engaging experience. miss out on this chance to set sail and create unforgettable!
Fee: $349
Refresher Sail
Join us for a half-day group lesson on the water and refresh your sailing skills! It's been a while since you've sailed with us, and our experienced instructor is here to help you get back into the groove. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy the sea and improve your sailing techniques. Sign up today and set sail with us again!
Fee: $185
ASA 103
Basic Coastal Cruising
Available in New Rochelle, this is the next course after 101. You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) 30ft keelboat. You will learn to sail in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety, and seamanship.
This is a two day course that include docking and sailing. Bring your lunch. The boat departs at 10 am returning back at 4 pm. The course is offered on weekends. .
Course Fee: $925
Caribbean Program
Each winter, we head to the beautiful U.S. Virgin Islands to offer an immersive, one-week liveaboard sailing program - the perfect way to continue your certification journey while enjoying tropical winds and turquoise waters. In just one week, you'll earn two ASA certifications (typically ASA 104 & 105, or whichever two levels you haven't completed yet).
Caribbean Only:
ASA 104
Bareboat Cruising
Experienced skippers become proficient in captaining auxiliary sailing vessels from 30 to 45 feet in length. This course is a 7-day live-aboard experience that teaches all students the necessary skills to charter a boat anywhere in the world.
*Prerequisites: ASA 101 and ASA 103
**Only available in USVI
Program Fee: $2395
ASA 105
Coastal Navigation
Take-Home Study:
The course provides you with navigation theory required to operate a boat in coastal waters. This includes: converting courses between true and magnetic, determining drift, taking bearings, working with light lists, and more. The test will be taken at our office in New Rochelle at a later date.
*No prerequisites
**Take-home study – materials mailed to you
The course can also be completed during our Caribbean trip
Program Fee: $295