The American Sailing Association awarded Sag Harbor Sailing School
the prestigious "Outstanding School of the Year" title
and also bestowed an "Outstanding Instructor" award to Mark Tompkins,
the school's co-owner and head instructor.
Adult Beginners
Two-day Basic Keelboat Course:
Available Saturdays and Sundays from May through October
Available Mondays/Tuesdays; Thursdays/Fridays and Saturdays/Sundays mid-June through mid-August
9:30 to 4:30.
Classes are limited to four students per boat
Morning Class: Two-hour instruction covering sailing theory and terminology; crew communications;knots; rules of the road; chart reading. Each student receives a copy of Gary Jobson's book "Sailing Fundementals", a personal logbook and the federal safe boating regulations.
Afternoon Class: Four to five hours of sailing instruction on a 23-foot sailboat. Basic sailing; boat handling; safety procedures; crew rescue.
Certification:
Basic Keelboat, American Sailing Association Standard 101, is a thorough learn to sail course that will prepare the novice to safely sail a sloop rigged sailboat of approxiametely 20 feet in length in light and moderate wind and sea conditions in familiar waters. This course is approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators and the U. S. Coast Guard as a recognized Safe Boating Course. As such, it meets all requirements for mandatory education and licensing for every state in the U. S. This course includes all sailing terminology, basic rigging, knot tying, boat handling, Rules of the Road, safe boat operation, crew rescue, and state and fedeal regulations regarding safety and the environment. This course is normally completed in a two day period. Classes are limited to four students per boat.
Cost:
$450; 50% deposit due at registration.
(Students receive a $50 discount on all subsequent rentals.)
Other Courses: 
Advanced courses are available. Inquire about Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104).
Private Lessons:
Private instruction on 23 foot keelboats is available at $75 per hour for one student and $100 per hour for two.
There is a two hour minimum. Lessons occur from 9am -11am and 11am - 1pm.
This summer our own "sailing camp' has been rolled into the Ross Summer Camp. Parents may book summer programs here through Ross. 2010 also marks the start of an association with the Hugo Boss IMOCA 60 racing yacht.
SUMMER 2010 SCHEDULE
Sailing Camp : Youth ages 8 - 16
This year we are joining with the Ross School for our Summer Camp.
or by mail:
Ross School
SummerCamp @Ross
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
As always emphasis is on making learning how to sail a fun experience. Students become familiar with the terminology and operational procedures common to all sailboats. While taking turns 'skippering' they chose a course to steer and share in crew responsibilities. Different coves and harbors are selected for the various days. Students should bring a picnic lunch, swimsuit and beach towel. Friday is the rain date.
