Learn to Sail with
American Sailing Association Classes

Learn to sail on Lake Minnetonka on our safe and stable keel-weighted 22’-23’ sailboats, each with an outboard motor, from beautiful Enchanted Island.

All courses feature friendly, professional onboard instructors, with an average of 10 years of sailing experience. Students get lots of hands-on practice and lots of personal attention from our ASA-certified instructors.

Our acclaimed Learn-to-Sail and Sailing Discovery courses provide you with the ability to hone your skills, make new friends, or simply enjoy sailing with friends and family. Join us for new worlds of sailing expertise and enjoyment.

To register or for more information on ASA Classes and Upper Minnetonka Sailing School, please contact:

Captain Joan Gilmore

captainjoan@mac.com

612.871.8101

Learn to Sail - 

Learn how to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in moderate wind and sea conditions. Learn points of sail, sail trim, basic seamanship and safety. You’ll also learn what all those terms mean.

Advanced Sailing

Learn more advanced tactics required when navigating your sloop-rigged keelboat along a coast. Advanced courses Keelboat 2 ASA 102, Basic Cruising ASA 103, Bareboat Chartering ASA 104 and Advanced Coastal Cruising ASA 106 includes docking procedures, coastal navigation and rules, anchoring, and how to interpret the weather for planning your trip.

Sailing Discovery

Sailing Discovery lets you feel what it's like to sail from the crew’s perspective. This 2-hour course is a great way to have fun and determine if sailing is for you, without committing to full certification.

Sailing Skills

Taking the helm, hone your skills or simply enjoy sailing on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Your instructor can help you address specific skills or simply facilitate an enjoyable day of sailing. This 3-hour course is customized for you. 

Learn to Sail -
Basic Keelboat ASA 101

Keel 1 – Weekends
Dates: May 10. 11, 17, 18

Time: 8:30-11:30 am

Keel 2 – Weekends - FULL
Dates: May 10. 11, 17, 18
Time: 12-3 pm

Keel 3 – Mon, Wed, Mon, Wed
Dates: May 12, 14, 19, 21
Time: 3-6pm

Keel 4 – Tues, Thurs, Tues, Thurs
Dates: May 13, 15, 20, 22
Time: 6-9 pm

 Basic Keelboat/Basic Cruising test-out

Saturday, May 17 - 3-6 pm

Keel 5 – Weekends
Dates: May 24, 25, 31, June 1
Time: 8:30-11:30 am

Keel 6 – Weekends
Dates: May 24, 25, 31, June 1
Time: 12-3 pm

 Basic Keelboat test-out

Sunday, May 31 - 3:30-6:30 PM

 Keel 7 – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs

Dates: June 2, 3, 4, 5

Time: 6-9 pm

Keel 8 – Weekend
Dates: June 7, 8
Time: 8:30-3 pm
*Some boating experience required

Keel 9 – Mon, Tues, Mon, Tues
Dates: June 9, 10, 16, 17
Time: 2-5 pm

Keel 10 – Mon, Tues, Mon, Tues
Dates: June 9, 10, 16, 17
Time: 6-9 pm

Keel 11 – Weekend
Dates: June 14, 15
Time: 9:30 am-4 pm
*Some boating experience required

Keel 12 – Wed, Thurs, Wed, Thurs
Dates: June 18, 19, 25, 26
Time: 9:30 pm-12:30 pm

Keel 13 – Wed, Thurs, Wed, Thurs
Dates: June 18, 19, 25, 26
Time: 6-9 pm

Keel 14 – Weekend
Dates: June 21, 22
Time: 8:30 am-3 pm

*Some boating experience required

Keel 15 – Mon, Tues, Mon, Tues
Dates: June 30, July 1, 7, 8
Time: 5-8 pm

Keel 16 – Weekend
Dates: July 5, 6
Time: 8:30 am-3 pm
*Some boating experience required

Keel 17 – Weekends
Dates: July 12, 13, 19, 20
Time: 8:30-11:30 am

Keel 18 – Weekends
Dates: July 12, 13, 19, 20
Time: 12-3 pm

Keel 2 – 102 (ASA 101 is pre-req.)

Dates: July 16, 17

Time: 10 am-3 pm

 Keel 19 – Wed, Thurs, Wed, Thurs

Dates: July 16, 17, 23, 24
Time: 5-8 pm

Keel 20 – Weekends
Dates: July 26, 27, August 2, 3
Time: 9 am-12 pm

Keel 21 – Mon, Tues, Mon, Tues
Dates: July 28, 29, August 4, 5
Time: 5-8pm

Keel 22 – Thurs, Fri
Dates: August 7, 8
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
*Some boating experience required

Keel 23 – Weekends
Dates: August 9, 10, 16, 17
Time: 8:30-11:30 am

Keel 24 – Weekends
Dates: August 9, 10, 16, 17
Time: 12-3 pm

Basic Cruising 103 – Weekend (ASA 101 is pre-req.)

Dates: August 9, 10

Time: 9 am-4 pm

Keel 25 – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Date: August 11, 12, 13, 14
Time: 5-8 pm

Keel 26 – Wed, Thurs, Wed, Thurs
Dates: August 20, 21, 27, 28
Time: 5-8 pm

Keel 27 – Weekend
Dates: August 23. 24
Time: 8:30 am-3 pm
*Some boating experience required

Keel 28 – Thurs, Fri, Sat
Dates: Sept 4, 5, 6
Time: 11-3 pm

Keel 29 – Mon, Tues, Mon, Tues
Dates: Sept 8, 9, 15, 16
Time: 4:30-7:30 pm

Keel 30 – Fri, Sat, Sun
Dates: Sept 12, 13, 14

Time: 12-4 pm

NEW: Keelboat 2 - ASA 102

Available to graduates of Basic Keelboat, this 2-day ASA course is taught aboard a 22’ Ensign or 23’ Hunter, and features advanced crewing and racing skills.

Limited availability – July 16 & 17 10 am-3 pm.

Contact SailingSchool@me.com for arranging additional classes and test-outs.

Basic Cruising ASA 103

Available to graduates of Basic Keelboat, this 2-day ASA course is taught aboard a 27' Pearson with inboard engine and wheel. On-water day includes practice anchoring, docking, handling under power, advanced sail trim. Classroom day includes Rules of the Road, chart reading, and emergency procedures. 

Limited availability - August 9 & 10; 9 am-4 pm.

Contact SailingSchool@me.com to arrange additional classes and test-outs.

To Register Email or Call 

Captain Joan Gilmore 

SailingSchool@me.com

More ASA Classes

Check out Sail Away Sailing School for more classes

More Ways to Sail

Check out Westonka Sailing for ongoing sailing opportunities