Gift Certificates are available for Sailing Lessons and Charters in any denomination.

Sailing charters with captains are offered in three hour increments:

40′ Beneteau “Makani U’i,” $450, accommodates up to 6.
31′ Beneteau “Flying Lady,” $325, accommodates up to 6.
25′ Beneteau daysailers, $250, accommodates up to 6.

Lessons start at $75 each. Most beginners require 4 classes before they are qualified to charter or earn certification.

American Sailing Association 101 certification package: $405.

American Sailing Association 103 certification package: $465.

Call 504-283-2507 x9 or email NewOrleans@MurrayYachtSales.com for gift certificates & reservations.
All lessons and charters are in New Orleans.

101- Beginner Sailing Lesson- Toward ASA 101 Certification
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, June 8

Saturday, June 15

Saturday, June 22

Saturday, June 29

More lesson dates to come!

102- Intermediate Sailing Lessons- Toward ASA 101 Certification
Offered Saturdays 1-4pm or 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:

Saturday, June 8

Saturday, June 15

Saturday, June 22

Saturday, June 29

More lesson dates to come!

102T- Test prep for the ASA 101 exam. $105.
One hour classroom review with Stanton Murray; exam administered in hour two. Upon passing the exam you receive a logbook and a 1 year membership to the ASA along with other perks. Offered by appointment.

 We recommend that you purchase the ASA 101 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!

103- Basic Coastal Cruising Sailing Lessons- ASA 103 Certification

Reservations required. $465 per student. Prerequisite: ASA 101 certification. Take place aboard Beneteau 31 “Flying Lady.”

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

We recommend that you purchase the ASA 103 text book.

All Reservations:
504-283-2507 x9 NewOrleans@MurrayYachtSales.com

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received by Wednesday at Noon for weekend sails; failure to cancel by Wednesday at Noon results in forfeiture of fee.
Should we have to cancel, your captain will notify you on the number that you provided. Please contact our office on the next business day to reschedule.

Lessons Confirmations are sent by email and include directions to your lesson.

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.

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