Beaver Lake Sailing Club (BLSC) facilities are available on dates below for American Sailing Association classes conducted by certified ASA instructors from ASA Affiliate
All About Sailing School
Dates could change to accommodate optimal number of students. Classes are open to the public (Club members are prioritized when enrollment is limited). If scheduled dates don’t work you might ask about alternate dates via the email below. Attendees are required to sign waivers from both BLSC and ASA. Click to open each: BLSC_Waiver and ASA_Waiver.
Schedule and Costs as of 03/05/2025 – Click course name for details and prerequisites:
ASA-101 Basic Keelboat Sailing – Saturday 6/21/25 – $425 – 2 days
ASA-102 Keelboat Sailing 2 – Saturday 8/2/25 – $425 – 2 days (New ASA class focused on increasing performance. Requires ASA 101)
ASA-103 Basic Coastal Cruising – Saturday 7/19/25 – $425 – 2 days (Requires ASA 101)
ASA-104 Bareboat Chartering – Saturday 10/4/25 – $475 – 2.5 days (Requires ASA 101 & 103)
ASA-105 Coastal Navigation – Friday 10/17/25 – $475 – 2.5 days Starts Friday evening (103 & 104 Recommended)
ASA-117 Basic Celestial Endorsement – Friday 11/14/25 – $475 – 2.5 days (Requires ASA 105)
ASA-107 Celestial Navigation – Friday 12/12/25 – $475 – 2.5 days (Part Two of Celestial Endorsements – Requires ASA 117)
ASA 118 Docking Endorsement – Saturday 4/19/25 – $212 – 1 day
ASA Certifications << Click Here To Learn More About ASA Certification
A $100 Deposit for materials & instructor time is required upon registration (Refundable up to one week before class date). Courses include textbooks and materials. Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA-101) includes an ASA Logbook and a 90-day free ASA trial membership (subject to change by ASA). Celestial Navigation (ASA-107) requires several books and special materials.
IMPORTANT… WHAT TO DO IF INTERESTED
To participate you MUST contact Captain Craig Walker by clicking >>: craig@close-reach.com
Provide: 1)Name; 2)Phone; 3)Email; 4)Classes You Wish To Take; 5)Are You A BLSC Member? (ask about alternate dates if scheduled dates do not work). After class needs are determined you will be contacted about class & deposit details.
Check BLSC Calendar >>HERE<< to avoid club conflicts.
BLSC is not affiliated with ASA or All About Sailing School. BLSC does not determine prices or training schedules and does not profit from ASA classes.
Scheduling, pricing or billing questions should be addressed to Craig Walker directly: craig@close-reach.com
In addition:
Single evening seminars may be available on these dates. Contact Captain Walker for details and cost.
Saturday 3/29/2025 7:00 PM Capt. Walker Seminar – TBD
Friday 4/18/2025 7:00 PM Capt. Walker Seminar – TBD
Saturday 4/26/2025 7:00 PM Capt. Walker Seminar – TBD
Friday 7/18/2025 7:00 PM Capt. Walker – Seminar TBD
Friday 8/1/2025 7:00 PM Capt. Walker – Seminar TBD
Friday 9/5/2025 7:00 PM Capt. Walker Seminar TBD
Saturday 9/20/2025 7:00 PM Capt. Walker Seminar TBD
- Private instruction on a member’s boat may be available for $200 per day, assuming Captain Craig is onsite for other classes.
- Craig also offers higher levels of instruction (ASA-106 Advanced Coastal Cruising , ASA-114 Cruising Catamaran, ASA-108 Offshore Passage Making) to members if they are willing to travel to San Francisco or Baja CA Sur in Mexico.
- If interested in private instruction or California/Mexico classes contact Craig Walker directly: craig@close-reach.com