26 YEARS SINCE BAY AREA SAILING SCHOOL
OPENED APRIL 1, 1999
Veteran Owned and operated
Veteran discount on ASA 101
Located at Watergate Yachting Center
One mile west of Kemah Boardwalk
Plenty of Free Parking
Over 20,000 certifications issued through ASA
Kemah and Galveston
Courses taught on 33.5 ft Gemini Catamaran
in Galveston
Last Updated Monday 4/14/25
CLASSES YEAR AROUND
12 MONTHS A YEAR
Beginning ASA 101 2 Days
Combo ASA103/104 3 Days
Every weekend
Private Classes during the week
for as low as $187.50 per person
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INSTRUCTOR CLINIC
STARTING JUNE 7
SPACE AVAILABLE
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Contact Gary Worley if you would like to take ASA 114 (Catamaran)
in Greece
His email is garyworley3@hotmail.com
Take the ASA 101, 103, and 104 courses with us in Kemah in preparation
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ASA 101 Only $293.30
Learn to Sail in 2 Days
Includes Free Charter
Combo course (ASA 103 & 104)
Only $672.48
This course provides you the training and certifications to charter a 40+ sailboat without a skipper
$100 deposit for ASA 101
$200 deposit for Combo course
See schedule below
ENROLLMENT DONE BY PHONE
CALL US AT 281-334-4179
7 DAYS A WEEK
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1979 Hunter 27 for sale by owner
$8000
New jib and new mainsail
Charter revenue will help pay slip
Located at Watergate Yachting Ctr
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Give the Gift of Sailing
We will email you a gift certificate
No expiration date for Certificates
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ASA 101 Class has 0 spaces
Available This Weekend
April 19-20
Saturday and Sunday
ASA 101 Class every weekend
4 Spaces available April 26-27
Combo Course (103 & 104)
3 Spaces available 4/18-20
Combo classes
Every weekend afterwards
CLASSES EVERY WEEKEND
AND
DURING THE WEEK
Private classes 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 101SAILING 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 20,000 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 Monday April 14, 2025
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
0 spaces April 19-20.
4 spaces available April 26-27
Classes every weekend and private classes during the week
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
3 Spaces available 4/18-20
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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6 spaces in the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Class June 14-15.
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 $550 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 (4/12-4/13) 0 Spaces Available
Includes Free charter
Combo Course
Friday through Sunday
9-5 each day
2 spaces available 4/11-4/13
Combo course 4/18-4/20 has 3 spaces available
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
20,000 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 20,000 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 and Mentor Session
Sailing Made Easy book and Certification fees included
Deposit - $100
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Combo Course (ASA 103 & 104)
3 Day Course
Return to the dock at end of each day
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 Wednesday 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 June 14-15
6 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
June 20-23, 2025
3 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
We will work with you on scheduling of exams
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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 16 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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