Learn to Sail Course

This course will teach you to sail safely and confidently

Learn To Sail Course

Learn To Sail

STYC Blue Water Membership Included

$1350

STYC Annual Member* $975

*For information on St. Thomas Yacht Club
Annual Membership please call, email
or visit STYC Membership page.

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You’ll learn all the fundamental skills needed to captain your own sailing vessel to include: rigging, points of sail, tacking, jibing, reefing, landing at a mooring, navigation with chart and compass, and an introduction to spinnaker handling. US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification (similar to ASA 101) is an option as well.

This comprehensive course was developed by our founder, Dave Franzel, in New England, then refined and updated for our sailing conditions here in the Caribbean. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a sometime sailor, we guarantee this course will teach you to sail safely and confidently, or we’ll continue your lessons at no extra charge.

Maximum of 4 students per boat.

COURSE DETAILS

Prequisite:
None

Taught on:
IC-24, 4 students maximum per boat

Prepares you for:
Performance Sailing Course
IC-24 Boat Access at the St. Thomas Sailing Center
Sailing your own small keelboat or renting one

Includes:
Blue Water Membership in the St. Thomas Yacht Club, a 30-day Limited Membership entitling you to enjoy club amenities.
Textbook: Sailing, The Basics by STSC founder Dave Franzel and domestic shipping.

Optional Certification:
US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification is available upon successful course completion, a $80 additional fee, and written exam. Included is US Sailing membership and the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook.

Vacation Week Format

Monday through Friday
Class 10am – 12noon
Sailing 1- 4pm Mon – Thur

Friday’s Class features an
all day Sail to St. John
Practice navigation, moor for a picnic lunch
and swim in the most
beautiful waters in the world.

Weekend Format

Held over two consecutive weekends
Saturday/Sunday & Saturday/Sunday

Class 10am – 12noon

Sailing 1 – 5pm

5 Week Format

Held Weekly (almost) on Mondays
Class 10am – 12noon, Sailing 1 – 4pm

The 5th Class features an
all day Sail to St. John
Practice navigation, moor for a picnic lunch
and swim in the most
beautiful waters in the world.

Vacation Week Dates

2026

November 9-13
December 7-11

2027
January 4-8
February 15-19
March 1- 5
April 19- 23
May 10-14
June 21-25
July 5-9

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Weekend Dates

2027

February 13-14 and 20-21
March 6-7 and 13-14
May 15-16 and 22-23

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5 Week Dates

2027

January 4, 11, 18, 25, and Februray 1
February 15, 22, March 1, 8, and 15th
April 19, 26, May 3, 10, and 17th

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If the course you’re interested in is noted as full, please contact the office to ask about additional space or to be placed on the waiting list. We may be able to add additional boats, especially for 2 or more students.

LEARN TO SAIL - CALL 340-690-3681