7 Days. ASA Certification. Full Immersion!
Joining us for a 7 Day ASA Certification course allows you to fully immerse yourself in the sailing lifestyle while learning new skills and exploring new anchorages and locations.
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US Virgin Islands or British Virgin Islands, your choice.
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We have US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands weeks available. No passport necessary for USVI weeks! For weeks where we cross into the British Virgin Islands a passport is required and there will be a surcharge of $150 per student to cover BVI customs and immigration fees. Everyone loves a new stamp in their passport!
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A Relaxed Format for Increased Fun
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A 7 Day, single course format allows us to take our time and savor the stunning attractions of the Virgin Islands. We will be visiting incredible snorkeling locations including coral reefs and sunken wrecks during each and every course. Ask us about adding a SCUBA excursion to your trip as well! We will have plenty of time to relax on gorgeous white sand beaches whether it be the miles long beach at Magen's bay or the only accessible by water, Sandy Spit off of Jost Van Dyke.
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Advanced Courses Available
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Join us for the ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising certification course and learn the skills necessary to skipper your own multi-day bareboat charter while soaking up the years of local knowledge and tricks from our qualified instructors.
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Take your sailing to the next level on our ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Course, the most advanced ASA certification we offer at First Reef Sailing. This course includes heavy weather sailing techniques, advanced weather forecasting, navigation and much more. Most excitingly, ASA 106 includes an overnight passage of at least 12 hours or more. Witness incredible views of the milky way as we sail through a warm Caribbean night!
What We
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All Inclusive Pricing
We price all of our ASA courses to be "All-Inclusive". All food and drink onboard (with the exception of alcohol), course textbooks, ASA certification fees, fuel and mooring fees are included in your course fee. No surprise charges at check out!
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Expert Instruction
All of our instructors are American Sailing Association certified and have years of experience sailing and living in the Virgin Islands
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Swim, Snorkel, SCUBA
This is a vacation course and while we will be learning new skills there will be plenty of time for enjoying the crystal clear Caribbean waters. We carry snorkel equipment for all passengers, so no need to bring your own!
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Share a Cabin With a Friend and Both Save
Sailing is a social sport and we encourage everyone to bring along a friend or significant other to enjoy it with you, regardless of their prior sailing experience!
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Learn Aboard a New 2022 Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
Learn new sailing skills and practice existing techniques aboard on of the most modern cruising sailboats, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1.
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A Different Anchorage Every Night
The beauty of the Virgin Islands is the fact that there are limitless anchorages to explore each day. Today we might swim with the sea turtles in the secluded anchorage at Buck Island, tomorrow we will be enjoying drinks, dinner and fun in the village of Cruz Bay on St. John!