Intro to Sailing is for the new sailing enthusiast who wants to learn the basic techniques of sailing. Never sailed before? No worries! During this great 3 hour class, you will be introduced
to the joys of sailing with an experienced instructor onboard.
Intro to Sailing is an ideal way to "get your feet wet" and try out the sport of sailing with little investment. The course is designed as a light introduction to the adventure of sailing.
This course makes an excellent gift certificate for someone who is contemplating this great sport!
So bring a great attitude and the desire to learn how exciting sailing can be!
Prerequisite: None
Course Description
You will learn about rigging the boat, sailing terms, basic principles and techniques of sailing, plus experience sailing in and around the Baltimore's Inner Harbor!
Upon Completion of Intro to Sailing
As a basic foundation, this course will help you to make the decision whether to move forward and learn more about this exhilirating sport without alot of investment.
Course Fee: $125.00 per person Class size 2-4
Classes are held on weekends: Morning Session: 10:00am-1:00pm
Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Private Instruction for Intro to Sailing scheduled at your convenience:
Course Fee: $160.00 Private 1:1 Instruction
$200.00 Private Instruction for Group of 2
$250.00 Private Instruction for Group of 3
$300.00 Private Instruction for Group of 4
Advanced Coastal Cruising is a 6-day cruising course for the sailor who wants to learn
the essential, real-world skills required for off-shore sailing at night as well as during the day.
Instruction includes advanced navigation, anchoring, docking, sailing at night, setting and
maintaining a "watch" schedule, provisioning and cooking onboard.
Prerequisites: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat
ASA 103 Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering
*Suggested Certifications: ASA 105 Coast Navigation
Course Description
Advanced Coastal Cruising subjects include procedures and preparation requirements for
daylight and night time operation. During this intense course you will practice interpreting and monitoring weather, preparation for day and night heavy weather, safety, seamanship, rigging
sail theory, and troubleshooting.
Students will demonstrate various skills including trip planning, navigation, helmsmanship,
man overboard rescue, anchoring and more.
Completion of ASA 106 Certification
Able to safely act as skipper and crew of a
sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length
during the day and nighttime in coastal
and inland water, in any weather situation.
Course Fee: $1500.00
Fee includes: Text Book, Exam Fee, and ASA Certification.
Coastal Navigation is a two-day classroom course. For those sailors wishing to
execute an extended passage Coastal Navigation is a relevant and practical course
that touches on everything a good sailor needs to know about navigating in coastal
waters. Completion of this couse will give the student the theory and knowledge to
make meaningful use of coastal navigation and plotting information.
This course is taught in our comfortable Getaway Sailing Classroom. It is a combination
of lectures, practical exercises, and home study. No actual sailing skills are involved in this
course. The theory and skills learned can be applied as practical experience in
ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering and ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising.
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Prerequisites: None Required
*Suggested Certifications: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat
ASA 103 Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering
Course Description
Coastal Navigation subjects include but are not limited to chart reading
and interpretation, use of tide and current tables, government publications,
navigation instruments, plotting of compass bearings and fixes , dead reckoning
and much more.
Completion of ASA 105 Certification
The student will be able to demonstrate the
navigational theory required to safely navigate
a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters.
Course Fee: $340.00
Fee includes ASA Text Book, Exam Fee, and Certification.
Combo Basic Coastal Cruising/Bareboat Chartering is a comprehensive
5-Day cruising course that combines the material and offers certifications for
both ASA 103 and ASA 104 described above
This course is highly recommended for those interested in gaining the knowledge
and skills needed to skipper a cruising sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay and
adjoining tributaries.
Groups of two or more may customize their dates and schedule private courses
at no additional cost.
Prerequisites: ASA101 Basic Keelboat Certification
Course Description
This excellent 5 full days and 4 night course begins with an examination of the
process of cruise planning, provisioning the boat, living aboard, weather analysis,
chart reading, port entry, anchoring, extensive practice of onboard skills, and
much much more.
Your USCG licensed Captain/ASA Instructor will stay onboard with you as you
learn the finer points of cruising the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries. By the
end of the week, the student will have experienced the responsibility of captaining
the boat.
Completion of ASA 103/ASA 104 Certification
Students successfully completing this course will
receive ASA 103 and ASA 104 certifications. They
will have the skills necessary to independently
coastal cruise boats 30 feet and above in moderate
winds during daylight hours in and around on
the Chesapeake Bay. In addition they will gain
hands on experience about living onboard.
Course Fee: $1200.00
Course Dates: April 27-May 1 2011
All Inclusive Fee: ASA Text Book, Log Book,
Exam Fee, and Certification
Bareboat Chartering is designed for the experienced sailor who is interested
in bareboat chartering and extended cruising. This is an intense 3-day and 2-night course.
Graduates will be prepared to skipper a large crusing sailboat in
challenging wind and water conditions. Our cruising boats are utilized for instruction.
Each student will rotate through the skipper and crew positions.
Prerequisites: ASA101 Basic Keelboat Certification
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising
Course Description
Topics covered include chart reading and navigation, use of the VHF, review of
the boat systems, maneuvering under power, anchoring, planning a cruise and emergency procedures including heavy-weather sailing.
Completion of ASA 104 Certification
An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with
cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper
or crew of a 30 - 50 foot boat sailing by day in
coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge
of boat systems and maintenance procedures.
Course Fee: $825.00
Fee includes ASA Text Book, Log Book, Exam Fee, and Certification.
Basic Coastal Cruising teaches sailors how to plan and execute a cruise on the
Chesapeake Bay. This course is a two-day and one night course taught onboard one
of our cruising sailboats. Your instructor is a USCG Licensed Captain
with American Sailing Association teaching credentials.
You will enjoy the comforts of our beautiful cruising sailboats that provide
separate cabin accomodations, full galleys for cooking onboard, and oversized
heads with hot showers for the end of your fun, challenging, and educational
day on the Bay.
Prerequisites: ASA101 Basic Keelboat Certification
Course Description
Topics covered include chart reading and navigation, use of the VHF, review
of theboat systems, maneuvering under power, anchoring, planning a cruise
and emergency procedures including heavy-weather sailing.
Completion of ASA 103 Certification
Upon completion this course the student will be able
to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both
skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat
of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds
and sea conditions.
Course Fee: $725.00
Fee includes ASA Text Book, Log Book, Exam Fee, and Certification.
Intro to Sailing is for the new sailing enthusiast who wants to learn the basic techniques of sailing. Never sailed before? No worries! During this great 3 hour class, you will be introduced
to the joys of sailing with an experienced instructor onboard.
Intro to Sailing is an ideal way to "get your feet wet" and try out the sport of sailing with little investment. The course is designed as a light introduction to the adventure of sailing.
This course makes an excellent gift certificate for someone who is contemplating this great sport!
So bring a great attitude and the desire to learn how exciting sailing can be!
Prerequisite: None
Course Description
You will learn about rigging the boat, sailing terms, basic principles and techniques of sailing,
plus experience sailing in and around the Baltimore's Inner Harbor!
Upon Completion of Intro to Sailing
As a basic foundation, this course will help you to make the decision whether to move forward
and learn more about this exhilirating sport without alot of investment.
Course Fee: $125.00 per person Class size 4
Classes are held on weekends: Morning Session: 8:30am-11:30am
Afternoon Session: 12:00pm- 3:00pm
Evening Session: 3:30pm- 6:30pm
*Times of classes may vary.
Private Instruction for Intro to Sailing scheduled at your convenience:
Course Fees: $160.00 Private 1:1 Instruction
$200.00 Private Instruction for Group of 2
$250.00 Private Instruction for Group of 3
$300.00 Private Instruction for Group of 4
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Certifications and Learning to Sail
Getaway Sailing offers a full range of sailing and seamanship instruction on the Baltimore Harbor
and Chesapeake Bay. For nearly 30 years, we've taught thousands of students how to sail and perfect
their sailing skills! We are the only official training and certification facility affiliated with the
American Sailing Association located in the Baltimore Inner Harbor. The American Sailing Association
is the leading authority on sailing instruction and sailing schools in the United States.
The proven curriculum of the ASA is delivered in
a professional, supportive learning environment
under the direction of certified sailing instructors.
Our ASA curriculum offers the most rigorous,
safety-first education, and best sailing instruction
available. Getaway Sailing recognizes the most
critical ingredient of any instructional program is
the staff. We pride ourselves and hire only
topnotch instructors who are not only excellent
sailors but who thrive on helping you reach
your goals.
All classes for Intro to Sailing and ASA101
are small. A student-to-instructor ratio of 4:1
is maintained which insures that each
student will receive plenty of one-on-one instruction.
Instruction is a combination of classwork in our professional classroom atmosphere and practical
hands on training on our boats with as much time as possible being spent on the boats.
Our ideal location on the Canton waterfront is only minutes from the Inner Harbor and downtown
Baltimore. The sailing conditions are excellent in the deep, sheltered waters. It is an easy
sail down the Patapsco River, past Fort McHenry, to the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay and the finest
cruising spots on the Bay.
The mission of Getaway Sailing is to give sailors of all experience levels the opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities. We offer a complete range of progressive sailing instruction
from the basics to advanced skills allowing you to gain knowledge at your own pace.
Basic Keelboat is a comprehensive two day sailing course focusing on the basic skills necessary to safely sail a small keelboat in moderate conditions in and around
the Baltimore Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Classes are usually held on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am-5:30pm.
The course is taught onboard Getaway's fleet of 23 Sonars and in Getaway's
classroom located on premise. Sonars are a quick and responsive 23 foot fixed
keel racing sloop with a large comfortable cockpit. These boats are high
performance and lots of fun to sail!
Prerequisite: None
Course Description
Topics covered include sailing vocabulary, rigging and preparations for getting underway, sailing from and returning to the dock, holding a steady course, the maneuvers of heading up, rules of the road, basic knots and chart reading.
Completion of ASA 101 Certification
Upon completion of this course the student will be
able to sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light
to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar
waters without supervision.
No auxiliary power or navigation skills required.
Course Fee: $535.00
Fee includes ASA Text Book, Log Book, Test Fee, Certification
and Membership to American Sailing Association for 1 year.
