The Sailing School
One of the most exhilarating sports, sailing combines physical exercise with an understanding of aero- & hydrodynamics, teamwork and the strategies of chess into hours and days of excitement or serenity. If you occasionally dream of sailing around the world, chartering a catamaran in the Caribbean, or just windsurfing on Creve Coeur Lake, our American Sailing Association (ASA) certified sailing school is just the answer for you. Under the leadership of
ASA-certified chief instructor Donald Ressel - a retired airline captain & flight instructor - our sailing school programs are based on the ASA’s guidelines leading to internationally recognized certifications for bareboat chartering of sailboats.
The following courses are being offered: 
| ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing ….....................................................$450/person This 3-day course encompasses: |
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Sailing Terminology -
Preparation, Your First Sail, Tacking & Jibing -
Rules Of The Road, Safety & Emergencies |
| ASA 103/104 Basic Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering (Prerequisite: ASA 101).... $800/person 3-day course conducted at the OYC's professional meeting facilities and aboard one or more of its well-equipped cruising sailboats, visiting several destinations along the breathtaking 1,150 mile shoreline of Lake of the Ozarks. |
- Review Basic Keelboat and Coastal Cruising Concepts
- Sailboat Chartering: Planning, Booking, Check-Out
- Float Plan, Provisioning, Navigation Planning & Plotting, Safety Considerations
- Sailing First Leg: Sailing Techniques, Navigation, Anchoring
- Diesel Engines, Air Conditioning, Galley Procedures, Head Operations, Emergencies
- Check-In, Settlement
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Upon satisfactory completion and ASA Bareboat Certification, you may bareboat charter 35-50 foot sailboats from charter companies around the world!
| ASA 105 Coastal Navigation (Prerequisite:None ) ........................................................$250/person This is a home study course. There is no sailing skills in this standard part and the practical part is found in Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106). You will learn, explain and demonstrate navigational theory on charts, answer what instruments to use in navigating coastal and inland waters, how to determine the course to steer, explain terms, symbols and conventions on US charts. |
- General Description: Able to demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. The price includes materials, proctoring of the test, plus two-hour review with an instructor prior to taking the test.
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| Sailboat Racing ….........................$300/person An advanced 2-day workshop covering: |
- Racing Rules and Scoring
- Winning The Start
- Match Racing Upwind/Downwind
- Using The Spinnaker
- Extensive Practice
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When possible, we try to match students with others of similar age and sailing experience. In order to help you get the most from your sailing experience we tailor the courses to the following audiences:
Adult Courses … normally held over a 3-day period from 9:00am -5:00pm on various dates during the spring and fall. Special schedule requests can be arranged. Class size is limited to four students to ensure maximum hands-on sailing time.
Youth Programs … These 3-day summer programs (Wednesdays — Fridays, 10:00am—5:00pm) recommended for youths ages 10 - 14 are designed to teach sailing theory and practice, aero/hydrodynamics as well as social skills and sound summer fun. Each program will consist of content from the Basic Keelboat course and will be taught using vessels ranging from dinghies to cruising sailboats. Special consideration may be taken to accommodate other age groups.
Private Lessons … may be tailored both in content and duration to the size, experience and availability of your group.
Fees - unless otherwise specified.
Including instructors, boats, course materials, 1-year membership to ASA, 1-year subscription to Sailing Magazine, lunch and daytime refreshments:
| ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat Course | | $450/Person |
| ASA 103/104 - Basic Coastal/Bareboat Charter Combo | | $800/Person |
| ASA Course Exams | | $60.00/ Each |
| ASA Certification Fee | | $35.00/Person |
| 2-Day Adult Racing Course | | $ 300/Person |
| 3-Day Youth Course | | $ 400/Person |
| (Discounts are available for multiple persons signing up together). |
| Private Lessons | | $ 400/Day |
For upcoming sailing classes, please see Sailing Events.
Please fill out the form below to let us know you are interested in attending our sailing school