April 26-27, May 3-4, May 8-9, May 10-11
May 24-25, May 31-June 1, June 5-6, June 7-8
June 14-15, June 26-27, June 28-29, July 5-6,
July 10-11, July 12-13, July 31-Aug. 1, August 2-3
August 9-10, August 23-24, August 30-31, Sept. 4-5
Sept. 6-7, Sept. 13-14, Sept. 25-26, Sept. 27-28
October 4-5, October 9-10, October 18-19
Please select a class date you want from the list above or visit our schedule page to see all sailing classes.
Click here to see the schedule for all sailing classes.
After you select the class date you want, please contact Captainmike@nockamixonsailingschool.com or 215-499-0335 to confirm availability. Once we confirm availability you can sign up and pay with a credit card or by check.
Class Description:
Beginning students should start with our two-day ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing class. ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing is a beginner level sailing class which is taught all on the water on our Catalina Capri Sailboat named ‘Superna’, so no classroom is needed. ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing classes go from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days of the class.
In addition to the ASA Basic Keelboat Sailing Textbook, all our ASA101 students receive our internally developed Captain In You ASA101 Basic Keelboat Study Guide, that has proven effective in helping new students quickly learn the information required to gain ASA certification, and cruise safely on their own. Students learn all they need to get started sailing, including sailing vocabulary, principles of sailing, how to rig/hoist/set sails safely and correctly to obtain proper sail trim using halyards, outhaul, boom vang, mainsheet, jib sheets, winches, and traveler. Also learn to steer both under engine and sail, learn to come about and jibe properly, learn about safety equipment, proper commands at the helm, crew overboard recovery, learn to head up and bear away, sail on various points of sail including close hauled, close reach, beam reach, and broad reach, and much more.
Students sail on beautiful and safe Lake Nockamixon which is part of Nockamixon State Park. Please see the Location page for more information on Nockamixon State Park.
Class size: 2-4 typically, with a maximum of four students allowed.
Prerequisites: None. This class is taught assuming students know nothing about sailing when they arrive but by the time students leave, students can sail on a basic level and have a foundation for taking more advanced classes.
Minimum age- 16
Price includes the following:
- ‘Sailing Made Easy’ Textbook by ASA
- Captain In You ASA101 Basic Keelboat Study Guide
- ASA 3-month membership
- ASA Test
- ASA Logbook
- ASA Certification
- Bring your own or use our Type V Personal Flotation Device for free.
- Includes Boating Safety Training. Many of our students obtain their PA Fish and Boat Commission Boating Safety Certificate after taking ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing. Click here to learn more. Free PA Fish and Boat Commission approved Boating Safety Course
Students should bring a bag lunch and water or soft drinks both days for when we have lunch on board our yacht.
How to save money?
Bundle ASA101 with ASA102 and or bundle ASA101 with ASA103 and save 10%. Bundle ASA101, ASA102, and ASA103 and save 15%. Please visit the Classes, Price, and Pay by Credit Card Page to see prices and sign up.
Students either commute daily to attend the class or stay in local Hotels and Restaurants in Beautiful Bucks County, PA. Please see Location page for more information on Hotels, B & B lodging, and Restaurants and How to Combine Sailing Lessons with the Fine Restaurants and Inns listed to enjoy a fun and adventurous weekend.
Bathrooms available.
Free Parking.
