Learn to Sail on Lake Pontchartrain!

Last Updated: August 24, 2010

American Sailing Association (ASA) Sailing Lessons are offered in New Orleans.

Group classes are held on Saturdays, accommodate 4 to 5 and cost $75 per student, per course. Reservations are required for all classes. Most beginners require 4 lessons before they are qualified to take the ASA Basic Keelboat Certification exam.

101- Beginner Sailing Lesson-
Offered Saturdays 9am-Noon. Reservations required. $75 per student.
30 minutes in classroom; balance spent on the water.
Prerequisite: Ability to have fun!
Only one 101 class is necessary before 102.

101 Class Dates:
Saturday, August 28
Saturday, September 11
Saturday, September 25

More dates to come!

102- Intermediate Sailing Lessons-
Offered Saturdays 1-4pm and Sundays 2-5pm. Reservations required. $75 per student, per course.
Prerequisite: 101 or equivalent experience.
Most students take three 102 lessons before they are ready for the ASA exam or charter check-out.

102 Class Dates:
Sunday, August 29
Saturday, September 11
Sunday, September 12
Saturday, September 25
Sunday, September 26

More dates to come!

102T- Test prep for the ASA 101 exam.
Offered Saturdays 1-3pm, or by appointment. $105.
One hour classroom review with Stanton Murray; exam administered in hour two. Upon passing the exam you receive a 1 year membership to the ASA and a subscription to SAIL Magazine.
102T Class Date:
Saturday, July 31

We recommend that you purchase the ASA text book.

Private Lessons are available for a cost of $250 per 3 hours of instruction. Private Lessons accommodate up to 5 people. Book one for some dedicated time with an instructor, or get a group together and split the rate!

Reservations:
504-210-3668 x9 NewOrleans@MurrayYachtSales.com
Lessons Confirmations are sent by email. If you don’t receive a confirmation email by Thursday, you are not enrolled in the weekend’s lessons.
Cancellation policy: Cancelling within 72 hours of lesson results in forfeiture of fee.

Gift Certificates are available.

How to prepare:
There is the occasional splash or drizzle, but we don't teach in rain or lightning.
Get ready to have a good time!
What to wear:
Comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather.
Sunscreen is recommended.
Non-marking soled shoes are appreciated, but not required.

Lessons make great gifts! Gift Certificates are available for as many classes as you'd like at $75 each, or for the whole package - $405 for purchase of 4 classes, test prep and exam. We email gift certificates.

Sailing Lessons in Pensacola : Contact our friends at Lanier Sailing Academy
Sailing Lessons in St. Petersburg : Contact our friends at Sailing Florida.

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