ECSS offers comprehensive hands-on training covering all applicable sailing skills and theory.
Introduction to Sailing: This 3 hour session covers the basic fundamentals of sailing aboard our 33' sloop.
Basic Keelboat (ASA 101): Spend two days on beautiful Long Island Sound and learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat. All basic sailing skills will be covered.
Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103): For those planning to skipper or crew on a medium to large sailing yacht, this 2 day course will build on skills covered in ASA 101.
Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104): Three days of practical instruction designed to prepare you to "live aboard" your own boat or a vacation charter boat.
Coastal Navigation (ASA 105): Learn the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters.
Private Group Instruction: The school's boat and an instructor is available on a per-day basis (plus the cost of certification). You may bring up to 4 people on the boat.
Why Learn To Sail?
"Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford." - Walter Cronkite
Why choose East Coast Sailing School?
At East Coast Sailing School our boat is your classroom. Our fun and innovative learn-by-doing approach will enable you to learn more in less time. Our ECSS instructors are committed to ensuring that each student develops the skills needed to become competent and confident sailors.