Lessons & Certifications
WHY CHOOSE SAIL DALLAS?
At Sail Dallas, we provide a comprehensive and immersive progression of American Sailing Association (ASA) certifications—ranging from the fundamentals of sailing for beginners to advanced courses in multi-day coastal cruising and catamaran operations. Whether you’re stepping aboard for the first time or you’re a seasoned sailor looking to refine your skills, our experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. With a focus on safety, confidence-building, and hands-on learning, we’ll help you chart a clear and rewarding course toward your sailing goals. Choose Sail Dallas for the best sailing education experience in Texas.
COURSE FORMAT AND PRICING
All of our courses are done in a combination of classroom instruction and/or on the water training. The cost of each course varies depending on the level of certification and the length of he course. Please visit the course that intrests you to see pncing options.
COMPREHENSIVE SAILING COURSES: FROM BASIC KEELBOAT TO ADVANCED OCEAN SAILING
Our sailing curriculum is designed to develop competent sailors. We strongly believe in developing fundamental sailing skills prior to progressing to intermediate & advanced certifications, To ensure unsurpassed instruction we are a comprehensive ASA Certification facility Our Basic Sailing courses are taught on Lake Lewisville. After completing the Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification course you will want to practice before moving on to the next level of certification, our J-24’s are available to our graduates for lease or rent. The next certification level (Basic Coastal Cruising) is also taught on Lake Lewisville. We use a 29.5 foot Cruising Sailboat. Refresher courses are available for those sailors with exoerience but wantina a little brush-uo on their skill. If you already have significant sailing experience, you may be eligible to challenge select ASA certifications. This process involves a written exam and an on-water evaluation to demonstrate your proficiency.
American Sailing Certifications
CERTIFICATION LEVELS AT A GLANCE
A quick overview of our sailing courses and the levels of certification that we offer. From our Basic Sailing course on Lake Lewisville to our Bareboat and Advanced Sailing courses, this section highlights the skills and knowledge that you can gain at each level Of certification.
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
Learn the fundamentals of sailing aboard a keelboat. This entry-level course teaches how to sail safely and confidently in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Upon certification, students will be able to skipper a day-sailing boat in familiar waters.
ASA 102 – Keelboat 2 (Optional)
This skills-building course is designed to strengthen your sailing foundation. It focuses on sail trim, maneuvering, docking under power, crew coordination, and safety. ASA 102 bridges the gap between 101 and 103 for those wanting extra hands-on experience.
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
Build on your ASA 101 skills to learn how to cruise a sailboat in coastal waters. Topics include boat systems, anchoring, docking, and navigation. Graduates are qualified to skipper a cruising sailboat in moderate conditions during daylight hours.
ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
Prepare to charter or skipper a cruising sailboat for multi-day trips. This course includes advanced seamanship, provisioning, weather analysis, anchoring techniques, and emergency procedures. It is the standard for bareboat charter certification worldwide.
ASA 105 – Coastal Navigation
Master traditional and electronic navigation techniques for coastal cruising. This land-based course teaches chart plotting, course planning, tide and current calculations, and the use of GPS/chart plotters.
ASA 106 – Advanced Coastal Cruising
Learn to skipper a cruising sailboat day and night, on longer coastal passages, and in challenging conditions. This course includes advanced navigation, heavy weather sailing, night sailing, and operating in unfamiliar waters.
ASA 114 – Cruising Catamaran
Specialized training for operating cruising catamarans. You’ll learn how to handle multi-hull vessels, including docking, maneuvering, sail trim, and systems management. Ideal for sailors planning to charter or cruise catamarans.
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ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification
Price range: $999.00 through $2,397.00 Personal Instruction with 2-3 hours of classroom time. Class pricing starts at $999 for one person. Training can be done for groups of 1-3 people. This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
ASA102 Keelboat Sailing 2
$849.00 ASA 102 graduates will be smarter, safer, faster, and more confident sailors to skipper and crew aboard a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. -
ASA103 Basic Coastal Sailing Certification
$849.00 ASA 103 is a total of 3-4 days, with 1 day or 2 evenings in a classroom setting and 2. Private or semi-private lesson formats may vary slightly, but our standard format is only 2 students per boat to ensure maximum learning outcomes. -
ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Certification
$849.00 This sailing course is designed to teach new sailors the necessary skills to safely and responsibly skipper, crew, or bareboat charter an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat within sight of land. -
ASA105 Coastal Navigation Certification
$849.00 This is a classroom-only seminar lasting 3 consecutive Saturdays, 9am-5pm. It is usually offered during the winter months. If you are well versed in traditional navigation techniques, challenge this course and proceed to the next level. -
ASA106 Advanced Cruising and Coastal Passage Making
$849.00 Our Advanced Cruising course is taught only on the ocean, providing an immersive experience that prepares you for the real-world challenges of offshore sailing
Other Training
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Heavy Air Sailing
Price range: $199.00 through $298.00 During this 4-hour workshop, you will learn how to Heave-To, Reefing, when to reef, and techniques for heavy wind and waves. This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Boat Handling
Price range: $199.00 through $298.00 This 4-hour course assumes proficiency at the Basic Keelboat Sailing and Motoring levels and requires no classroom time. This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sail Trim Training
Price range: $199.00 through $298.00 This 4-hour course assumes proficiency at the Basic Keelboat Sailing and Motoring levels and requires no classroom time. This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page