Unlock the Maritime with SailTime Training Programs
Learn to be on the water safely with SailTime Instruction
Whether you’re novice or experienced, our instructors will teach you how to confidently and safely pilot your boat, lead a crew and have more fun in a variety of conditions in your local waterway. One of the founding principles at SailTime is to provide you with a smart way to be on the water locally on a regular basis. When you combine that regular availability with ongoing instruction, SailTime Members and Owners are quite proficient mariners!
We take our responsibility to you seriously when it comes to the safe operation of any of the vessels in our fleet. It is important that you have the skills and the knowledge to safely pilot one of our vessels so you can take advantage of sailing in the many places that we offer now and will offer in the future.
SailTime and ASA
SailTime University works with the leading certification association to create our courses, the American Sailing Association. ASA is the leading authority on sailing instruction & sailing schools in the United States and has expanded across the world as well.
Since 1983 ASA has established standardized certifications that are taught and recognized across the globe. Beyond the international recognition, SailTime has also chosen to work with ASA because our teaching philosophies are the same. SailTime and ASA both believe sailing is safe, fun, and easy to learn.
Every SailTime base teaches ASA course 101 through 104. Many locations also offer further certification. You can go from a beginner to an expert with our help.
SailTime University
SailTime University is unique in offering small class sizes and courses on new sailboats already in our fleet. Our members are busy people and want to get the most out of their time on the water, so our smaller class sizes facilitate a much more productive learning environment. Every year our schools are recognized and win “ASA Outstanding school of the year” awards.
We understand that different people learn in different ways. We use a combination of graphic-intensive presentation material (for visual learners) and on-the-water coaching (for people who learn by doing), in a logical and iterative progression, to help you build your confidence and competence.
With a heavy emphasis on seamanship, boat systems, and cruising, you will soon be ready to head out on your own.
Our new Hunter sailboats are equipped with the latest electronics and feature most available options, and they have all been safety inspected by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
All of our instructors are licensed US Coast Guard captains and/or certified ASA instructors and are. They go through a rigorous training and testing process to reach that level, and are further qualified by us as great teachers. We hire only the best. And they are all great people! They love to share their knowledge and help students develop skills at their own pace in a relaxed and fun environment.
Please contact your local base to inquire about the certification and training requirements you would like to achieve to reach your personal goals.
