SailTime Base Locations

Learn sailing and boating skills in Virginia Beach

SailTime Virginia Beach is an ASA Certified training facility

SailTime Sailor Gam, Saturday, January 23rd, beginning at 4pm.

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010, 4pm until 8pm . . . or so, please join us for a "SailTime Sailor Gam", (Sailor Party) at our office at Willoughby Harbor Marina, Norfolk, VA. We'll supply munchies through Cathy, and our friends from Sunset Grill (downstairs). Adult beverages are BYO, but we'll have some mixers, soft drinks, coolers and ice. Around 5:30pm, Capt Dave will briefly discuss sailing stuff, including SailTime's exclusive "Running Spring Warp" docking technique. Plus, "Song Sung Blue", our Hunter 33, will be open for inspection on "C" dock. Her central heat will be on!! Please join us and invite anyone you like, but please RSVP. Call our office at 757-480-7245 (SAIL), or email back at virginiabeach@sailtime.com. Looking forward to seeing you on the 23rd! Thanks, Capt. Dave Wilbar, Manager SailTime Sailing Center

Welcome to SailTime Sailing School 2010!

Lifetime sailor and SailTime Base Manager Capt. Dave Wilbar teaches American Sailing Association certification 101-104 (Learn to Sail through Bareboat Charter) in the U.S. Virgin Islands or the British Virgin Islands throughout the winter. Call for details.

AMERICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED COURSES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

PERSONALIZED GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE FOR SAILING ADVENTURES.

Buy your course now, and save 15%! Plus, you don't have to reserve your date until next year. Make it a special gift for your sailor, or just for you. 757-480-SAIL.

Protected on three sides, Willoughby Bay is the perfect place to learn to sail. And, SailTime Sailing Center was voted an American Sailing Association "Outstanding" School of the Year for 2007. Thanks so much to our students for filling out the survey, and your confidence. Only twenty ASA schools out of 300 globally receive that honor. Thanks again!

Our Basic Sailing lessons are located at Willoughby Harbor Marina, in Norfolk, at the "corner" of route 64 and the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Travelling east, it's the first marina and exit on the right after you cross the HRBT - "Willoughby Spit". 1525 Bayville St. Norfolk, VA 23503. Training and rental boats are located on "D" dock. 757-480-SAIL (7245)

ASA Basic Coastal Cruising 103 AND Bareboat Charter 104 Liveaboard COMBO COURSE
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10% off our two and a half day ASA Certified "Basic Keelboat 101" when two or more students sign up for the class!

Our MWR Navy sailing students and our military always receive a discount of 10%.

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Just want to have a licensed captain take you sailin'? How 'bout a two hour "Discover Sail' with a Captain for only $189.00 - $35 each additional hour. Up to 4 aboard our Capri 22.

"Refresher Training", custom scheduling, and private instruction, your boat or ours, are also available.

USCG - licensed, and insured Captains and Masters for all on-the-water training.

Note: All schedules and pricing listed below are for the general public. Please ask us about our "Affordable Quality" Fractional Boating Membership" and SailTime's Owner-Member program. (Scroll to bottom)

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American Sailing Association Certified "Basic Keelboat 101" is offered every week-end beginning mid April through November. Will also custom schedule mid-week courses for no additional charge.

Prerequisites for Certified ASA 101: None $495.00

General Description: Learn to sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. No previous
power, sail or navigation skill required.

Our week-end public ASA Basic Keelboat course consists of 3 hours of shoreside instruction Friday evening from 6-9, and Saturday and Sunday on-the-water training. When you complete Basic Keelboat certification, you will have enough practical experience to skipper a sailboat of about 22' in light to moderate winds. Bring lunch, non-marking footwear, drink, plenty of sunscreen, sailing gloves, and a brimmed cap. Course fee includes "Sailing Fundamentals" text, on-the-water skills DVD, written test study guide, and a one year membership in the American Sailing Association.


With two students, we can customize the schedule to suit your schedule.

· Basic Keelboat is taught on 22' monohull sailboats. Your boat will NOT tip over.

· Instructor is always on board.

· No more than 3 students per boat for ASA 101

We sail on Willoughby Bay - the best small boat sailing in the Southern Bay

You are always in sight of land - no big waves

· If the wind or weather is not good for learning, we will reschedule at no additional charge.

Regardless of your skill level, we highly suggest you review the study guide prior to the first day of class. We'll be happy to email our "Intro" package to you. Simply register on our site. No Obligation.

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Bareboat Charter Certification 103 / 104 combo course - NEW PRICE $1099.00. Includes provisioning.

Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing - ASA 101 can be "challenged" if you have previous sailing experience

General Description: Four days and 3 nights on the water. This course can be taken as 103 only, 103-104 combo, or 104 only. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems, navigation basics and maintenance procedures. Generally, Monday morning thru Thursday afternoon.

Minimum boat size - 33 feet. - All boats late model Hunters. Equipment includes: Roller Furling main and jib, GPS, chart plotter, auto pilot, bimini, Dockside A/C, enclosed shower, Frig, more . . .

Generally, Monday morning through Thursday afternoon.

Course schedules: June 15-18; July 21-24; August 24-27; Sept 21-24; October 4-7
Cost: $1299 - includes provisioning. No more than four students

Custom Live Aboard Training, as well as "All Fun" Captained Cruises are also available.

This course may also be taken without certification with appropriate sailing resume.


Coastal Navigation 105 Prerequisites: None

General Description: 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 Standard and practical application of this sailing knowledge is found in the Advanced
Coastal Cruising Standard.

Course content is appropriate for power or sail. Although no prerequisites for Coastal Navigation are required, SailTime HIGHLY recommends that applicant have a basic understanding of nautical charts and experience reading a compass. This ASA-certified course is more in depth than the USCG navigation module. Be prepared to study outside of class. Only EIGHT SEATS TOTAL!

NEXT CLASS WILL BE OFFERED IN THE FALL 2009, Call 757-480-7245 to reserve your seat.

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2010 Sailing and Training Rates - NON-CERTIFIED SAILING

"Discover Sail" Two hour sail boat ride with Captain $189.00 - $35 each additional hour
aboard a Capri 22. All fun

2009 American Sailing Association CERTIFIED COURSES:

Basic KeelBoat 101 - Week-ends $495.00 OTW two full days
Week-days $475.00 OTW two full days

Basic Keelboat 101 Challenge $225.00 - about 3 hours
Previous sailing experience required

Basic Coastal Cruising - Bareboat Charter
Liveaboard Combo Course 103-104 $1099.00 - includes provisioning
4 days / 3 nights on the Ches Bay

Coastal Navigation 105 $399.00 - typically 16-18 hours
Coastal Navigation 105 Challenge $159.00 - take home

Advanced Coastal Cruising 106 Overnight sailing. Scheduling subject to requests. Generally, two days and nights sailing on board.

Private instruction - our 22' boat $50 / hour - 2 hour minimum
Private instruction - your boat $30 / hour - 2 hour minimum

Would your organization like a FREE private sail instruction presentation? Sailtime Sailing Center Manager, Capt. Dave Wilbar offers intro to advanced sail trim classroom-style instruction, custom-designed to your groups needs. References availble. Half hour, or longer. 757-480-SAIL. Your location or our classroom.

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Additional course fee info:

Student initiated rescheduling fee - anytime: $20.00
No charge for staff initiated, inclement weather rescheduling.
No refunds when reservation cancelled within 7 days of class, or no show.
50% refund if cancelled between 15 and 7 days of class. Return of all materials required.

Our office number is 757-480-SAIL (7245).

Standard Discounts:

10% discount for two or more people booked and taken together.
10% discount for active military.
10% discount for two or more classes booked together
10% discount for ASA membership
10% discount for proof of previous formal training

We accept checks, cash, or major credit card for reservations.

Please ask about custom schedules. Courses can be combined into consecutive days.

Short, non-certified lessons are available on an hourly basis. Please ask.

To review the ASA training standards in detail, go to www.asa.com

SPECIAL NOTE: Although SailTime instructors and staff make every effort to assure that students have the knowledge and confidence to earn their certification, payment for any certified course DOES NOT GUARANTEE CERTIFICATION!

About SailTime Fractional Boating Membership!

SailTime members enjoy a minimum of 21 sail times per rolling calendar quarter. No maintenance, fuel costs, or slip fees. All for one, ALL INCLUSIVE membership fee.

• ASA Basic Keel Boat 101 and Basic Coastal Cruising 103 Certification training is included in SailTime member Training and Orientation fee. Emphasis on in and out of slip utilizing "Running Spring Warp" Techniques. You will gain the skill to move your sailboat in and out of any slip with confidence.

• SailTime members receive substantial discounts on advanced sail instruction.

• SailTime members train on their own Member boat, their own pace, and their own schedule!

• SailTime members receive a substantial discount annually on their SunSail Island charters!

* SailTime PLUS Reciprocity Program with over FIFTY SailTime bases WORLDWIDE!

SailTime also offers an "Affordable Quality Ownership Program" If up to five years of new Hunter ownership with no maintenance expenses sounds appealing, please give Manager Captain Dave Wilbar a call! 757-480-SAIL (7245).

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"Your boat is ready when you are!"