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Teen Sailing School Week | Earn ASA 101 (13–18)
Teen Sailing School | ASA 101
Five mornings on the water. Small groups. Real skills. ASA 101 certification by Friday.
Our Teen Sailing School is a week-long program built for teens who want real independence on the water—without the fluff. Over five mornings, students learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing through hands-on coaching, daily drills, and practical seamanship. By Friday, they’ll be more confident, capable, and (weather and skill permitting) ready to earn their ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing certification.
This program runs weekly in July and August, with small groups and a 1:3 instructor ratio so every student gets meaningful time at the helm.
Price + key details
Teen Sailing School
- $999 per student
- Ages: 13-18
Schedule: Mon–Fri | 8:00 AM–12PM - Weekly cohorts in July & August
- Spots: 6 students/week
- Ratio: 1 instructor : 3 students (2 instructors / 6 students)
- Outcome: ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing certification
- Format: Mostly on-water + a few hours classroom across the week
What they will learn
Teen Sailing School
By the end of the week, students will be able to:
- Rig, prepare, and safely operate a keelboat
- Understand points of sail, sail trim, and basic boat handling
- Steer with control, tack, jibe, and stop the boat reliably
- Use basic sailing terminology and crew communication
- Learn core safety skills: right-of-way basics, weather awareness, man overboard procedures (skills-focused), and emergency readiness
- Tie essential knots and handle lines properly
- Build confidence sailing as a team
Students work toward ASA 101 certification during the week. Certification is issued when ASA performance standards are met. If a student needs more time to reach standard by Friday, we’ll provide clear next steps and options to complete certification.
What's included / what to bring
InFlow Sailing Lab
Included
Included in your registration:
- All instruction and coaching (Mon–Fri)
- Boat time and equipment
- Safety gear (PFDs required)
- ASA 101 course materials
- Certification processing
What to bring
Students should bring:
- Weather-appropriate layers (it can be colder on the water)
- Waterproof or windproof jacket
- Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
- Hat + sunglasses (with a retainer)
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle + small snack
- Optional: thin gloves if hands are sensitive to lines
Safety + Parent Confidence
Teen Sailing School
Safety is built into every session. Students are supervised at all times and coached in a structured, calm environment. We run with a 1:3 instructor ratio, use required safety gear, and adapt the on-water plan to conditions each day. Our goal is confident teens who understand both how to sail and how to make good decisions on the water.
Policies
Teen Sailing School
Payment & cancellation policy
Payment: Full payment required to reserve a spot.
Cancellation:
- Cancel 14+ days before start date: full refund minus processing fees
- Cancel 7–13 days before: 50% refund
- Cancel 0–6 days before: no refund (spot is held and staffing is committed)
Rescheduling: If space allows, we’ll do our best to move students to another week.
Weather: Weather-related program adjustments are part of sailing. Refunds are not issued for weather-based modifications.
Safety: We reserve the right to remove a participant for unsafe behavior.
Minimum participants: We require a minimum of 3 people for us to run the course. We will work with you if we need to reschedule.
Medical & emergency policy
Parents/guardians must disclose any medical conditions, allergies, or required medications at checkout. We will request an emergency contact and authorize emergency medical care if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Teens ages 13–16 who want to learn sailing skills, build confidence, and earn ASA 101 through a hands-on week.
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Parents are welcome to observe from the oceanfront when the boats are out on the water
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Layers, closed-toe shoes, and a windproof jacket. Expect to get a bit wet.
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Yes
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Max 6 students per week, with 2 instructors (1:3 ratio)
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Yes. A parent/guardian waiver is required prior to the first day.
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Students work toward ASA 101 throughout the week. Certification is issued when standards are met. If a student needs more time, we’ll outline next steps.
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No experience required. We start from the fundamentals and progress quickly with lots of time on the water
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Squamish Oceanfront, all the details will be sent to you via email after booking.
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We operate in a wide range of conditions. If conditions are unsafe, we’ll shift to skills-based training, seamanship, and classroom content. If a session must be cancelled, we’ll communicate options clearly