Sail with Scott LLC

Our classes combine on the water as well as classroom instruction. A low instructor to student ratio (1:4 or less per boat) allows for rapid development of the students sailing skills. The class format is set up so the students get a maximum of hands on experience with an emphasis on water and boating safety.



ASA Basic Keelboat Standard (101)

Prerequisites: None

Students will sail a boat of about 20 feet in length (J-22 or similar) in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. They will learn to be proficient at this task in familiar water without supervision. This is a preparatory class with no previous boating or navigation skills required. After completion of both parts 1 and 2 of this course which include on water testing as well as a written exam at the end of part 2 a successful candidate will earn ASA Basic Keelboat Certification.

ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (103)

Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Certification

The sailor taking this course will learn how to safely handle a boat of about 30 feet in length in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew. The boat will be an auxiliary powered sailboat (Hunter 31 or similar). At the completion of this course the sailor will be capable of handling a boat of this type and size in local coastal waters during day light hours in moderate winds and sea conditions.

ASA Bareboat Chartering Standard (104)

Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat and Basic Coastal Cruising

This is an advanced cruising course for individuals with cruising experience. At the completion of this course the individual can act as skipper or crew on a 30 to 50 foot sailboat sailing by day in coastal waters. In this class the student will become knowledgeable in boat systems and maintenance as well as boat handling.

ASA Coastal Navigation Standard (105)

Prerequisites: None

The student will learn the navigation theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel coastal or inland waters. This includes knowledge necessary to navigate the intercoastal waterway. This is a classroom only standard and sailing experience or knowledge is helpful but not required. Practical application of this standard is demonstrated and used in advanced coastal cruising classes.

Summer Youth Sailing

Prerequisites: None

A junior training program for youth from 7 years of age to 16 years of age. One week summer day camp where students learn to skipper their own sailboat. Boats range in size from 8 ft Optimist dingy to 13 ft Sunfish Sailboats depending on size, weight, experience and skill level. Students will learn water and boating safety as well as developing skill and confidence.