Learn to Sail in Belize

Belize ASA Sailing School

Enjoy a trip of a lifetime while improving your sailing skills

Sailing courses are taught following the approved curriculum of the American Sailing Association and result in ASA certification. Classes offer a personalized, all-inclusive sailing experience with the right balance of education, relaxation, and adventure.

Experienced instructors deliver ASA sailing school material in a safe and fun learning environment surrounded by some of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. A tailored curriculum will meet all your training needs.

Enjoy sailing instruction in an informal but thorough delivery style, where the catamaran is your classroom and the beautiful sailing your material for learning. Earn ASA sailing school certifications while partaking the Caribbean vacation of a lifetime. The Belize sailing school curriculum offers a rich blend of technical skill, confidence building, and common sense,coupled with a spirit of adventure and romance for sailing.

These courses are referred to as "instructional charters". They are believed to be the most effective way to learn because you are immersed in a hands-on sailing environment for the entire time. Your instructional sailing charter allows you to complete your training and build additional confidence, all while sailing and exploring the amazingly diverse waters of Belize. Both private and group ASA classes are offered. Our bottom line is "sailing is fun" and believe your ASA sailing certification should be as well.

ASA School Standards

Available ASA Curriculum

Basic Keelboat (ASA 101)

An introductory sailing class that assumes no prior sailing experience. Covers the skills and knowledge necessary to act as skipper or crew of a sloop rigged keelboat between 20 and 30 feet in length in light to moderate conditions by day. Basic Keelboat is a nationally certified safe boating course that can be used in satisfaction of state training/licensing requirements.

Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103)

Covers the skills and knowledge necessary to act as skipper or crew in familiar waters aboard an auxiliary powered sailing vessel in light to moderate conditions by day. Introduces students to boat handling under power.

Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104)

Focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to act as skipper or crew of a cruising sailing vessel 30 to 50 feet in length during approximately a one week cruise in coastal waters by day. Delivered during a cruise lasting a minimum of 3 days.

Coastal Navigation (ASA 105)

Covers traditional (non-electronic) navigation principles and techniques. These include, but are not limited to: use of nautical charts, use of traditional navigation tools (compass, dividers, parallel rules), deduced reckoning (DR or ded. reckoning) navigation, correcting for magnetic variance and deviation in course lines and bearings, taking and plotting fixes, correcting for current and leeway in course lines, plotting running fixes, determining tidal range; current; and times from tide tables. This is a non-sailing course. The practical application of these skills occurs in Advanced Coastal Cruising.

Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106)

The opportunity to put all the pre-requisite course skills into practice during the day and at night! The successful student has served as skipper and crew aboard a sailing vessel, 30 to 50 feet in length, underway for at least 32 hours continuously in coastal waters.

Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114)

Learn how to tame that cat! An endorsement to Intermediate Coastal Cruising. Covers the skills and knowledge specific to acting as skipper and/or crew aboard a 30 to 50 foot cruising catamaran. This course is delivered as both a full Intermediate Coastal Cruising class or simply as an endorsement class for students who already have completed the Intermediate Coastal Cruising standard.

Private ASA Classes

ASA courses and customized private instruction can be added to your all-inclusive private charter. Customized instruction is not limited to the ASA curriculum and may focus on any subject areas the student specifies. Pricing for customized instruction is available on request.

Private instruction can be tailored to one individual or the entire group. A wonderful vacation will be ensured for the entire crew, students and non-students alike. Learn before chartering or buying a catamaran and enjoy the confidence before you head out by yourself.

Prices for ASA Courses include all ASA materials, ASA certification processing, instruction, and boat fees. Please see below for ASA pricing that can be added to your existing charter. Contact us for more information.

Single ASA Courses

Combined ASA Courses

Group ASA Classes

Group ASA Classes offer a chance to experience an all-inclusive private charter with others who are interested in expanding their knowledge and gaining confidence on the water. Class size is limited to 6 students. Safety, fun, and learning is our goal and we believe in just the right blend of experiential learning and a wonderful vacation.

Each ASA group class includes the following:

• 6-night instructional cruise aboard a fully equipped luxury catamaran
• Any two ASA certifications (101, 103, 104, 105, 106, or 114) additional courses available upon request
• ASA certified instructors with years of sailing experience and local knowledge
• Gourmet Chef with 3 meals a day, wine, local beer, and rum. Plan for eating ashore a few nights and experience some fun local culture
• Exploring the world's second-largest barrier reef, snorkeling, kayaking sites, and fishing sites
• Sailing to sandy palm-studded beaches & unspoiled anchorages
• Includes all course material and certification seals

All-inclusive instructional charter rates for 6 nights:

• $2795 per person for double occupancy (private cabin) plus 10% tax
• $3195 for single occupancy (private cabin) plus 10% tax

2027 Group Classes

• January 9-15
• March 6-12
• April 10-16
• May 8-14
• June 12-18
• July 10-16
• August 7-13
• November 6-12
• December 4-10

Rates subject to change. Not responsible for errors or rate changes. Verify rates.

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