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

    Group classes are held on Saturdays, accommodate 4 to 5 adults and cost $75 per student, per class. Reservations are required for all classes. Most beginners require 4 classes 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, May 19
    Saturday, May 26
    Saturday, June 2
    Saturday, June 9
    Saturday, June 16
    Saturday, June 23
    Saturday, June 30

    More lesson dates to come!

    102- Intermediate Sailing Lessons-
    Offered Saturdays 1-4pm. 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:

    Saturday, May 19
    Saturday, May 26
    Saturday, June 2
    Saturday, June 9
    Saturday, June 16
    Saturday, June 23
    Saturday, June 30

    More lesson dates to come!

    Call 504-283-2507 x9 or email NewOrleans@MurrayYachtSales.com for reservations.

    102T- Test prep for the ASA 101 exam. $105.
    Offered by appointment.
    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.

    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:
    504-283-2507 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.