After you complete ASA101 or ASA103, ASA recommends that each ASA level be augmented with 25-30 hours of practice, but many students do not have access to a sailboat to practice on. If you want more helm time before taking the next class, before chartering, before purchasing your own sailboat, or if it has been a while since you took your last class, one of our two Practice Sailing Programs described below may be what you need to turn you into a confident sailor. With either Practice Sail Program, you do not have to take the written test so it is all fun and great practice.
In addition to our own alumni, students from other ASA affiliated sailing schools are welcome to participate in Delmarva Sailing School Practice Sail Programs. We allow this because we feel confident that once they experience the quality of our classes, they will not want to go anywhere else.
These two unique Practice Sail Programs are reason enough by itself for any serious student to choose Delmarva Sailing School for their sailing education.
Practice Sailing Programs:
Delmarva Sailing School Practice Sailing Program
Private Practice Sail Program:
If you would prefer to not retake a Group ASA Sailing Class with first time students, and just want sail time with an instructor on board who simply monitors what you are doing and offers advice when needed, our Private Practice Sail Program may be what you are looking for to gain more practice on the water sailing.
Price is $1,150 for a full day of sailing with a competent sailing instructor and USCG Captain on our sailboat. 2-5 students allowed for the same price. One full day minimum from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Availability is limited to weekdays only. Wednesdays or Fridays have best availability. No weekend availability.
You can sign up in advance (even months in advance) for Wednesday or Friday Private Practice Sails, but we do not accept Private Practice Sail Program sign ups for Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays until one week prior to the class start date.
If you want to sign up for a Private Practice Sail Program day or days, please contact Captainmike@demarvasailingschool.com or 215-499-0335 to pick out a date for a Private Practice Sail.
Once you confirm availability you can sign up by visiting the How to Sign Up Page of our web site to sign up for the Delmarva Sailing School Private Practice Sailing Program.
Group Practice Sail Program:
Once you get ASA certified for a ASA101, ASA103, ASA104, or ASA118 from any ASA Affiliated Sailing School, you can retake the same class for 50% off the Delmarva Sailing School List price for the same class. Group Practice Sail students are mixed into our Group ASA Sailing Classes with first time students but do not need to retake the written test so it is all about helm time and fun.
Delmarva Sailing School Group Practice Sailing Program Prices:
ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing - $732/2 = $366 - 2 Days
ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising - $732/2 = $366 - 2 Days- Limited Availability* (See * below.)
ASA104 Bareboat Cruising - $1,250/2 = $625 - 3 Days
ASA118 Docking Endorsement - $665/2 = $332.50 - 2 Days
You can participate in the Practice Sailing Program on any date shown on the Schedule page for group classes unless the class is already full.
You can sign up for a Practice Sail for any ASA101, ASA103, ASA104, or ASA118 class shown on the Group Schedule Page of our website.
*You can sign up in advance (even months in advance) for a Practice Sail ASA101, ASA104, or ASA118 class but we do not accept Group Practice Sail Program sign ups for ASA103 until one week prior to the class start date.
In order to sign up for a Practice Sail Program class please visit the Schedule page to see class dates, and then contact Captainmike@delmarvasailingschool.com or 215-499-0335 to see if the class date you want is available. Once you confirm availability you can sign up by visiting the How to Sign Up Page of our web site to sign up for the Delmarva Sailing School Group Practice Sailing Program.
