BAY AREA SAILING SCHOOL
TOP TEN ASA SAILING SCHOOL
IN THE WORLD
BASED ON NUMBER OF CERTIFICATIONS
Watergate Yachting Center   Kemah Tx  281-334-4179
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25 YEARS SINCE BAY AREA SAILING SCHOOL
OPENED APRIL 1, 1999
Veteran Owned and operated
Veteran discount on ASA 101

Kemah and Galveston
Courses taught on 33.5 ft Gemini Catamaran
in Galveston

Last Updated Sunday 12/1

CLASSES YEAR AROUND
12 MONTHS A YEAR

Give the Gift of Sailing
We will email you a gift certificate


ASA 101 Class has 3 spaces
Available
December 7-8
Saturday and Sunday

ASA 101 Class every weekend
3 spaces available 
December 14-15

Combo Course (103 & 104) 
has 2 spaces
Available
Friday-Sunday 12/6-12/8

4 spaces available 12/13-12/15
4 spaces available 12/20-22
2 spaces available 12/27-12/29




Combo classes
Every weekend afterwards



CLASSES EVERY WEEKEND
AND
DURING THE WEEK

CALL US AT 281-334-4179
7 DAYS A WEEK TO ENROLL
                                      


We offer ASA Certified Sailing Lessons for individuals & families
                      Both group and private lessons
                      ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, 106                      
                 
                   7 Days a Week, 12 Months a Year 




LEARN TO SAIL IN 2 DAYS   ASA 101
SAILING IS THAT EASY

3 MORE DAYS WILL GET YOU CERTIFIED TO SAIL 40+ FOOT SAILBOATS IN THE CARIBBEAN WITHOUT A PAID SKIPPER ABOARD

LEARN TO SAIL IN 2 DAYS FOR AS LITTLE AS $187.50  
when taking a private weekday class as a group of 4
AND THAT INCLUDES A FREE CHARTER ON A 27 FOOT BOAT
**SEE DETAILS OF PRIVATE LESSONS BELOW**

   
Over 16,000 ASA Certifications since 1999
              Fun, Easy, and Affordable 

And we rent sailboats as little as $100 per day for a 27 foot sailboat


SEE BELOW FOR ASA 101, COMBO CLASS (103 & 104), COASTAL NAVIGATION (105),AND ADVANCE COASTAL CRUISING (ASA 106) 



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Website last updated Sunday December 1, 2024

Our oldest instructor, Vernon, is no longer teaching sailing

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Enrollment is done over the phone 7 days a week 281-334-4179

                                            
WE DO HAVE CLASSES YEAR AROUND


ASA 101  2 DAY COURSE 
INCLUDES FREE MENTOR SESSION + FREE CHARTER
GROUP CLASSES ARE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

$40 Discount for Veterans with ASA Veteran Program Coupon

Classes every weekend AND PRIVATE CLASSES DURING WEEK

Only $293.30 per person for a weekend course

3 Spaces Available 12/7-8 and every weekend thereafter
3 spaces available December 14-15



Includes a Free Charter on 27 foot sailboat with wheel steering


3 DAY COMBO COURSE (ASA 103 & 104)
RETURN TO THE DOCK AT END OF EACH DAY



Usually Friday through Sunday for group courses. 
See below for private weekday classes

 
2 spaces available 12/6-12/8

Combo course is Friday through Sunday

Only $672.48 including books

We have the Combo Course (ASA 103 & 104) 80 times a year


The boat returns to the dock at the end of each day so you can go home or to a hotel each day after the class.
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SAVE BIG ON WEEKDAY PRIVATE CLASSES IF YOU HAVE 3 OR 4 PEOPLE

SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

PRIVATE WEEKDAY CLASSES
ASA 101 as little as $187.50 per person with weekday private class if you have four people in the class
****ASA 101 $550 for one or two people total.****
Add a third and fourth person for only $100 per person
Only $90 more if you prefer a boat with wheel steering and bimini.
That is total, not per person.

This is a 2 Day Course - We return to the dock at end of each day so you can go home or to a hotel each day after the class

A private class does not have to be two consecutive days. We can split the course between more than one week.

Combo course (ASA 103 & 104) as little as $385 with weekday private class if you have four people in your class
****Combo course private weekday Course****
     Only $1340 TOTAL for one or two
                   Not per person
Add a third and fourth person for only $100 per person

PLEASE NOTE THE PRIVATE WEEKDAY COMBO COURSE IS $1465 IF WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

This is a 3 Day Course   - We return to the dock at end of each day so you can go home or to a hotel each day after the class

A private class does not have to be three consecutive days. We can split the course over more than one week
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7 spaces in the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Class January 11-12. 
Only $350 including all navigation tools


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WE WILL EMAIL YOU GIFT CERTIFICATES
281-334-4179
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ASA 101
LEARN TO SAIL
IN 2 DAYS

Only $293.30 PP WEEKEND GROUP CLASSES
Saturday and Sunday
Includes Free Charter

We also offer this class on weekends on a larger
27 foot boat with bimini and wheel
Only $335 pp
2 person minimum
Private during the week is $640 total for 2 people
Only $100 each additional for 3rd and 4th person
Books Included

No penalties or fees for rescheduling classes


We had one person come back 17 years later to take a course after paying deposit


Private Weekday ASA 101 on 22 foot keelboat
Only $550 total for 2 People
Add a third or fourth person for only $100 pp

As little as $187.50 per person 
with private weekday course
(Includes Free Charter on 27 foot Sailboat)


Only $187.50 per person
(4 person weekday private course)
Includes 2 FREE CHARTERS
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Space available for the ASA 101 and the Combo course (ASA 103 & 104) this coming weekend.

ASA 101 (12/7-8) 3 Spaces Available

Includes Free charter



Combo Course
12/6-12/8   2 Spaces Available
 Friday through Sunday
9-5 each day


Return to the dock at end of each day

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The Combo Course (ASA 103 & 104)
Bareboat Chartering Certification
3 Day Course
Back at the dock at end of each day
Only $672.48 per person


Private Weekday Course $1340 Total for 2 people
Add a third or fourth person for only $100 pp

$1465 IF WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

As little as $385 per person
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****We do not have a posted schedule because we usually have the ASA 101 and Combo (103 & 104) courses every weekend.****
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We do over 80 Combo Courses every year

We do enrollment over the phone
Call us at 281-334-4179

ASA 103 and 104 can be done one course at a time. The price is $450 on the weekend
Weekday price is also $450.00.
2 person minimum on a weekday or $900 for private

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WE HAVE ISSUED OVER
16,000 ASA CERTIFICATIONS SINCE 1999


We offer ASA 103 and 104 as a 3 day course
So you can charter in the Caribbean 
without a skipper

As little as $385 per person with private course with 4 people during the week

WE ALSO RENT SAILBOATS 27 FEET TO 39 FEET


           Our office is open 7 Days a Week
Call us at 281-334-4179
or
Email us at Sailing@BayAreaSailing.com

All Enrollment is done by phone or in person
Classes are every weekend for 
ASA 101 and Combo courses






*********Become an ASA Instructor***********
Our next clinic starts Saturday, June 7, 2025
Call us for more details or registration for Instructor Clinic.
More details by clicking on tab on left side of page

ASA 202 offered Wednesday June 11



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Over 16,000 ASA Certifications Issued through ASA since 1999

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ASA  101 Beginning Course is held
EVERY WEEKEND YEAR AROUND
Free Charter Included


Space available every weekend

Courses every weekend

More details regarding Private Weekday Courses Below
During the week


Enrollment for all courses is done by phone
281-334-4179

 $293.30 Per Person for ASA 101
Includes Free Charter, Mentor Session

Sailing Made Easy book and Certification fees included
Deposit - $100

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Combo Course (ASA 103 & 104)
3 Day Course

You can Charter up to 45 foot Sailboats without a skipper in the Caribbean, Med, or Australia with these certifications from companies such as Sunsail and The Moorings

EVERY WEEKEND YEAR AROUND

Save $80 if placing deposit for ASA 101
and Weekend Combo at Same Time
Deposit - $200 for Combo Course
Discounts Combo course to $592.48



 Private Weekday Courses
2 Day Learn to Sail Course ASA 101
$550 Total Price for One or 2 People

Only $100 each for 3rd or 4th person

Only $187.50 pp if four people

Weekday Private Combo Course
3 Day ASA 103 & 104 Course
$1340 Total Price for One or Two People
Only $100 each for 3rd or 4th Person

WEEKDAY PRIVATE COMBO COURSE WEDNEDAY THOUGH FRIDAY IS $1465

Only $385 pp if four people

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ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Course
2 Day Classroom Course
All Navigation tools provided

Only $350

Next class is January 11-12
 7 Spaces available


Private ASA 105 Classes available at $900
1 or 2 people  same price
Date Open

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ASA 106 Advance Coastal Cruising Course
Includes night operations and sailing in Gulf of Mexico

$1090

May 9-11, 2025

4 Spaces available

Private ASA 106 Courses Available for $1250 per person
2 person minimum
Date Open




CALL US FOR DETAILS AT 281-334-4179

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK



We are often asked for an online schedule.
We do not have an online schedule because we have both the ASA 101 and Combo courses (ASA 103 & 104) every weekend

Space is usually available every weekend for group classes 
and during the week for the private courses


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  IN MEMORIAM
Robinson Crusoe, our sweet Cat, passed away July 24, 2020
Robinson is greatly missed

 
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We Now Offer the option of Taking
ASA 105 - Coastal Navigation ONLINE
Click on this link to Register or more Information


You can also register for Celestial Navigation - 107,
Weather Endorsement - 119, and Radar Endorsement - 120

Registration and payment is with the online school, 
not with Bay Area Sailing School
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Our phones are open 7 Days a Week
281-334-4179


Our next instructor clinic is June 7, 2025
Space still available for 201 through 214

ASA 202 WEDNESDAY

One can now get the 206 at the same time as 204
ASA 201 Saturday evening and Sunday
ASA 203, 204, 205, and 206 Monday
ASA 214 Tuesday


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Summary of Courses Offered
ASA 101
ASA 103 & 104
ASA 105
ASA 106
Other courses offered online - see Above

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We have had people take lessons as long as 17 years after paying the deposit

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Save More on Charters by Joining our Club

*Most boats are $100 less with membership

* Longer Hours - Return half hour before sunset.
Return time without membership is 6 pm

* Use of swimming pool at Watergate Yachting Center

$300 per year
You can pay monthly with an one time fee of $75 and have monthly fee of $25 auto charged to your credit card

Call us at 281-334-4179

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We are open 7 days a week.
 Our office is located at Watergate Yachting Center, Pier 3.

Our phone is 281-334-4179
Our email is Sailing@BayAreaSailing.com
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#1 ASA School in Texas
based upon number of certifications issued

TOP TEN ASA SCHOOL WORLDWIDE
based on number of certifications issued

Learn to Sail at Bay Area Sailing School
Learning to sail is easy, fun, and affordable

Learn to Sail in 2 Days
FREE CHARTER and Mentor Session included



Learn at Bay Area Sailing School where we have
 ASA 101 and Combo (ASA 103 & 104) classes most weekends
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  4 spaces in the Combo course every weekend
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Save $80 off of Combo price

when you place a deposit for both ASA 101 and the Combo course at the same time.  $300 deposit total for both courses reduces the Combo course to $592.48 from $672.48.

Schedule when you are ready
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Prefer Not to Take Off Friday?

We offer options so the Combo Course will fit your schedule
No Need to take a vacation day to complete ASA 103 and ASA 104

1. Standard 3 Day Group Course is Friday through Sunday
$672.48 unless you take advantage of the Two Course Discount

OR

2. Split the Combo between two weekends

Do the first day one weekend and finish the second two days another weekend. 
$150 additional total. That is not per person

 

OR

3. Split the Combo course into two separate courses.
Do ASA 103 one weekend and ASA 104 another weekend
$450 per person
2 people Minimum
Private for One or Two People is $1000



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Call us at 281-334-4179
Email us at Sailing@BayAreaSailing.com

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 Bay Area Sailing School is the leader in sailing instruction, sailing lessons, and sailing workshops for Texas, Kemah, Galveston Bay, Houston, and Clear Lake area. With our sailing club Bay Area Sailing Association, and charter company Sackett’s Sailing Center, we are a full service sailing organization.

Our home port at Watergate Marina in Kemah, Texas provides sailing courses certified by the American Sailing Association from Basic Keelboat sailing, to Advanced Coastal Cruising. Gain the confidence to crew or skipper boats to 26’ in our Basic Keelboat course, and to 50’ in our combined Basic Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Charter courses. For the sailor that dreams of owning a boat and cruising the Caribbean or sailing the world, Coastal Navigation and Advanced Coastal Cruising are also offered. Click here to learn more about any of these courses. We offer our Basic Keelboat Class every weekend, and our Combo class most weekends.The Coastal Navigation course is offered each quarter.

Graduates will enjoy our exclusive free sailing and sailing club membership opportunities.

Since 2001, Bay Area Sailing School has won the ASA “School of the Year” award 2 times (2001,2002) and the “Outstanding Instructor of the Year” award 7 times (2001,2004 & 2006) (2 in 2005), (2 in 2017 - Jon Jones and Vernon Lemex), and Jones in 2018. Vernon Lenox and Daniel McCoy received the Outstanding Instructor of the Year for 2020.

We want to teach you how to sail, and keep you sailing. On successful completion of the Basic Keelboat course graduates receive certificates for a free mentor session of about 4 hours with an instructor, and a Free half day charter on a 27 ft.boat.  Our mentor sessions are with several other graduates and an instructor aboard. We also offer private Mentor Sails where you will not share the boat or instructor with other students. The private Mentor Sessions will allow time for at least two hours of sailing. The private Mentor Sessions are $250 and you can bring family or friends with you (up to four).
You will still have your free Mentor Session on Saturday morning to use.

Free charters
are on full size wheel steered boats instead of smaller tiller steered boats used at other schools.   You can take up to five of your friends or family with you on your Free charter. Our instructors will spend whatever time it takes to give you the confidence to take your friends sailing - with you at the helm. Note: The free mentor session and charter are not offered at our  satellite  school.

At Bay Area Sailing School, your satisfaction is guaranteed. We want you to have fun, learn how to sail and tell your friends about us. If you're not satisfied - tell us. We'll give you the course over again, with a different instructor, FREE!

Use the navigation side bar on the left to learn more about all of our services. If you would like to enroll in a class, schedule a charter or just ask a question, please contact us at (281)334-4179

Go to FAQs (Frequently asked Questions)

ASA Certification Fee. $39.00 is included in our course fee, no added fees.
Beginning Oct. 1 2007, ASA requires all schools to pay a $39.00 certification fee for first time students. This fee includes a 3 month membership in ASA .

 

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