Take a Day Off
“Time spent sailing is not deducted from a person’s lifespan.”
Spend a relaxing day practicing and honing your sailing and vessel operations skills with one of our experienced instructors.
- Special discounted rates.
- Exclusively for students who have previously completed ASA 101.
- ASA 111, Sailing Review certification is available.
Afternoon / Sunset Sailing
Relax After Work
Some of the very best sailing on Long Island Sound is during the afternoon and early evening hours. Our afternoon sessions are a very affordable and fun way to practice and improve your skills.
Exclusively for students who have previously completed ASA 101.
What's Next On Your Sailing Horizon?
Bareboat Charters / Sailing Vacations
Shared Memorable Experiences
For our most experienced students - those who have successfully completed ASA 101, 103 and 104, there are countless bareboat chartering opportunities in many parts of the world. In the European Union (EU) a special credential is required. Call us for more information about the American Sailing Association's International Proficiency Certificate.
A Boat of Your Own
Are you ready for your own boat?
We can help you make it happen.
Whether you need guidance selecting a boat, or someone to help you deliver one you have already purchased, we can help. Call us for more information.
Sound Advice - Our Classroom
The O'Day 35 - A Classic Performance Cruiser/Racer
Learn to sail comfortably. Built in New England, Sound Advice is a well designed high quality production sailboat that is easy to handle and fun to sail.
SAILS & SAIL HANDLING:
Mainsail w/ 2 reef points (2024)
Jib - 135% (2024)
Main & Jib are constructed from 8 oz Challenge Fastnet sailcloth - the most durable woven performance cruising cloth available
Cruising Spinnaker w/ Chutescoop
Sail control lines lead aft to cockpit
NAVIGATION ELECTRONICS:
Chartplotter (touch screen)
Wind
Speed
Depth
Autopilot
Radar
VHF (w/ RAM & DSC)
SAFETY:
In addition to all commercial grade safety equipment required by the USCG, Sound Advice carries inflatable Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) which must be worn at all times.
Sound Advice's instructors are American Sailing certified, USCG licensed and participate in a mandatory random drug & alcohol testing program, as required by the USCG.
Sound Advice is a drug & alcohol-free vessel.
COMFORTS:
Manual head w/ holding tank & macerator
Double galley sink
2 iceboxes
2 burner propane stove w/ oven
2 settees
Forward V-berth
Aft quarterberth
Cockpit cushions
SPECIFICATIONS:
LOA 34' 11"
LWL 28.75'
Beam 11' 3"
Draft 4' 5"
Displacement 11500 lbs
Sail Area 524 sq ft
Fresh Water 50 gallons
Fuel 30 gallons
Holding Tank 15 gallons
Auxiliary Engine 21 HP