Sailing Program

MISSION STATEMENT
To enrich and improve the quality of life in Redondo Beach by making sailing accessible to the public and providing quality instruction based on American Sailing Association curriculum.

How do I register for a sailing class?
We currently have a waitlist. To add to the waitlist, please call the City of Redondo Beach at (310) 697-3383. Our sailing coordinator will assist in adding you to the appropriate class waitlist. Our classes consist of 2-3 students with an instructor. 

I'd like to take a sailing class, but I don't have a partner. Can the Sailing Program help find me a partner?
Yes, frequently have a list of people waiting to take a class with someone else. We can see if anyone waiting to take a lesson has similar availability to you and then set you up for lessons together.

REDONDO BEACH SAILING PROGRAM - CLASS OFFERINGS
BASIC KEEL BOAT SAILING
ASA STD #101
Fee: $350 per person, class of 2 or 3 students
5 weeks/15 hours
This course will teach you to day-sail a boat of approximately 20-26 feet in moderate wind. Some of the topics covered will be The Basic Boat, hardware and nautical terms, Skipper and Crew Responsibilities, U.S.C.G Requirements. Rigging, knots, converting wind power to sail power, sail trim, starting the Cal 25 outboard, getting underway, Rules of the Road, tacking, jibing, points of sail, man overboard and docking. A textbook, the official International ASA Log Book and additional sailing materials will be included with the class. Upon completion of this course, ASA rating and seal are obtained.

BASIC COASTAL CRUISING
ASA STD #103
Fee: $350 per person, class of 2 or 3 students
5 Weeks/15 hours
Prerequisite: ASA STD #101 or ASA Challenge
By now you are no longer a landlubber. You think you would love to sail a boat to Catalina Island or elsewhere without supervision. The object of this course is to prepare you for just such an adventure. While continuing to sharpen skills already learned, you will be taught advanced techniques such as picking up a mooring, radio procedure, reefing, navigation, etc. At the completion of this course your instructor will make the determination if you are "skipper" rated (able to rent and use our boats) or "crew" rated (maybe just need a little more experience before retesting as skipper.)

COASTAL NAVIGATION
ASA STD #105
Fee: $350, 6 weeks/12 hours
Designed for the armchair sailor as well as a TUNE-UP for the active, on-the water, advanced sailor. Included will be the use of charts and charts tools. Student fee includes: The ASA Logbook, Coastal Navigation hand outs and NOAA test chart, Registered CON written exam, ASA certification and the internationally recognized seal of successful completion.

CHALLENGE
Fee: $250
Those with previous sailing experience may challenge any of our classes. A challenge consists of a written test and an "on the water" test. Completion allows you to advance to the next level.

SAILING CLUB MEMBERSHIP
After successful completion of our classes, you are entitled to free sailing every Sunday and access to City boat rental privileges. Annual membership dues are $300, paid to the City of Redondo Beach. For more details, contact Community Services Recreation at (310) 697-3379.