A) No Experience: Price $1,500
4 days: Members can take an accredited ASA (American Sailing Association) 101/103 sailing course that includes books, instruction, ASA testing, ASA membership and certification. This is followed by a systems briefing on the SailTime boat chosen and orientation on how to use the SailTime scheduler and Embark software programs. ASA courses are offered from SailTime Detroit in St. Clair Shores or from Great Lakes Sailing Co. in Traverse City, Michigan.
B) Some Experience: Price $1,125
3 Days: Members can “test out” of the ASA level 101 and then take the full 103 course. A test out requires a half-day of on-water skill evaluation and then a multiple choice test. The 103 portion is 2 days. This includes books, instruction, ASA testing, ASA membership and certification. This is followed by a systems briefing on the SailTime boat chosen and orientation on how to use the SailTime scheduler and Embark software programs. ASA courses are offered from SailTime Detroit in St. Clair Shores.
C) Experienced Sailors: Price $750
1 - 1.5 Days: If a Member has recent, extensive experience in sailing a vessel within 4 feet in length of the vessel they would like membership on, we offer a test out on the 101/103. The test out will involve minimal instruction. It is mainly an evaluation of your sailing skills. The test out will take about a day. This includes books, ASA testing, ASA membership and certification. This is followed by a systems briefing on the SailTime boat chosen and orientation on how to use the SailTime scheduler and Embark software programs.
D) Currently ASA 101/103 Certified: Price $600
4-5 hours: If a Member already has their 101/103 certifications, we require a short day of on-water sailing skill evaluation followed by a systems briefing on the SailTime boat chosen and orientation on how to use the SailTime scheduler and Embark software programs. ASA certification must be provided.