About
Northern Virginia Sailing School offers a Try Sail class with a two-hour excursion on the water and flexible 24/7 scheduling. It also offers ASA 101: Basic Keel Boat, a certification course with four segments of 2.5 hours on the water, ASA 102: Keelboat Sailing 2, ASA 103: Basic Coastal Cruising, and ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising. The Kids Course is for ages 9 to 16 and includes seven classes, one make-up day, and two-hour sessions twice a week.
Programs
- Try Sail class — Two-hour excursion on the water; flexible 24/7 scheduling · $100 · Basic instruction and a feel for the boat; can include taking the tiller.
- ASA 101: Basic Keel Boat — Four segments of 2.5 hours on the water · $595 · Introductory sailing certification course.
- ASA 102: Keelboat Sailing 2 — Four segments of 2.5 hours on the water · Advanced maneuvers and trim concepts; for sailors building on ASA 101.
- ASA 103: Basic Coastal Cruising — Two days of on the water instruction · Requires ASA 101 certification.
- ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising — Three day/two night excursion · Requires ASA 101 and ASA 103 certifications.
- Online certification courses — ASA 105, 107, 117, 119, and 120 are listed as available online courses.
- Refresher Course — For current ASA certified sailors only; tailored to individual needs.
- Kids Course — 9-16 · Series of 7 classes with one make-up day; twice a week for two hours each · Mini Skipper ages 9-12 and Junior Skipper ages 13-16; small groups with a progressive curriculum.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $100–$595
- General schedule: Classes are available throughout the week and weekend by appointment.
About the provider
The sailing school has been operating at this location since 2010. It has graduated sailors in American Sailing certifications.
- Rentals — Available for certified sailors.
- Captained cruises — Captains available to take out your group.
Classes are entirely on the water. Small class sizes. Private classes are available by phone or email, not on the booking portal. If the weather looks unsafe, the school may cancel or postpone/reschedule. Cancellations or reschedules must be made at least 24 hours in advance or a $35 fee may apply. For captained cruises, up to 3 guests may be allowed; classes and cruises must have students onboard only. Children 5 years and older may come on captained cruises if the weather is favorable. Only sailors 16 years of age or older can receive ASA certifications.
Last updated October 29, 2026.
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