Learn to sail at Upper Minnetonka Sailing School, or choose

White Bear Lake or Duluth classes listed at bottom of page

American Sailing Association course

Prerequisite Certification: None! Experience Level: “I’ve never been on a sailboat before”

ASA-101 is a beginner course for adult sailors with no previous experience, taught by certified American Sailing Association instructors, all whom have at least 10 years’ experience sailing. The boats used for ASA-101 are weighted-keel sloop-rigged sailboats, of at least 23′ in length. After your ASA-101 certification, you’ll know what all of that means. For now, just know that they are very stable and safe and perfect for someone with no experience. This is the best course for any adult interested in sailing. By the end of the course you’ll be able to comfortably sail your own vessel up to 27′ in length, or serve as crew on a sailing vessel. Each class meets for four sessions of three hours each. Each class is three students, led by an onboard instructor.
After you register, you’ll be mailed your included copy of ASA’s new text Sailing Made Easy. On your first day you’ll also receive an ASA Official Logbook, a Rules of the Road hand-out, as well as USCG Federal Requirements. ASA-101 Certification is available to members of the ASA who successfully complete the course. If you’re not yet a member, you can join the ASA at the completion of the course as well. ASA-101 Basic Keelboat Challenge; If you are a skilled sailor you may test out of basic skills onboard, then pass the written exam to receive your ASA-101 Certification. Contact [email protected] for a list of skills you will be tested on; ASA 101 Challenge is $259 including ASA certification. ASA 101 course: $525 for individuals, $1025 for a pair, or $1525 for three people. For White Bear Lake classes and Duluth classes, please scroll down to bottom of this page.
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Not seeing a convenient time? Have a group of 3 or 4 already? Private lessons are available! Contact Captain Joan for more information.

 

 

2025 – Lake Minnetonka  ASA 101-Basic Keelboat Classes

 

1    Saturday/Sunday    May 10, 11, 17, 18    8:30-11:30 am

2    Saturday/Sunday    May 10, 11, 17, 18    12-3 pm

3    Monday/Wednesday    May 12, 14, 19, 21    3-6 pm

4    Tuesday/Thursday    May 13, 15, 20, 22    6-9 pm

5    Saturday/Sunday    May 24, 25, 31, June 1    8:30-11:30 am

6    Saturday/Sunday    May 24, 25, 31, June 1    12-3 pm

7    Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday    June 2, 3, 4, 5    6-9 pm

8    Saturday/Sunday    June 7, 8    8:30 am -3 pm    Some boating experience required

9    Monday/Tuesday    June 9, 10, 16, 17    2-5 pm

10    Monday/Tuesday    June 9, 10, 16, 17    6-9 pm

11    Saturday/Sunday    June 14, 15    9:30 am -4 pm    Some boating experience required

12    Wednesday/Thursday    June 18, 19, 25, 26    9:30 am-12:30 pm

13    Wednesday/Thursday    June 18, 19, 25, 26    6-9 pm

14    Saturday/Sunday    June 21, 22    8:30 am -3 pm    Some boating experience required

15    Monday/Tuesday    June 30, July 1, 7, 8    5-8 pm

16    Saturday/Sunday    July 5, 6    8:30 am -3 pm    Some boating experience required

17    Saturday/Sunday    July 12, 13, 19, 20    8:30-11:30 am

18    Saturday/Sunday    July 12, 13, 19, 20    12-3 pm

19    Wednesday/Thursday    July 16, 17, 23, 24    5-8 pm

20    Saturday/Sunday    July 26, 27, August 2, 3    9 am -12 pm

21    Monday/Tuesday    July 28, 29, August 4, 5    5-8 pm

22    Thursday/Friday    August 7, 8    9 am -3:30 pm    Some boating experience required

23    Saturday/Sunday    August 9, 10, 16, 17    8:30-11:30 am

24    Saturday/Sunday    August 9, 10, 16, 17    12-3 pm

25    Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday    August 11, 12, 13, 14    5-8 pm

26    Wednesday/Thursday    August 20, 21, 27, 28    5-8 pm

27    Saturday/Sunday    August 23, 24    8:30 am -3 pm    Some boating experience required

28    Thursday/Friday/Saturday    September 4, 5, 6    11 am -3 pm

29    Monday/Tuesday    September 8, 9, 15, 16    4:30-7:30 pm

30    Friday/Saturday/Sunday    September 12, 13, 14    12 -4 pm

 

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Not seeing a convenient time? Have a group of 3 or 4 already? Private lessons are available! Contact Captain Joan for more information.

 

 

 

 2025 – White Bear Lake  ASA 101-Basic Keelboat Classes

 WB 1  Saturday/Sunday    June 7, 8    8am-3 pm    Some boating experience required

WB 2  Tuesday/Wednesday    June 10, 11, 17, 18    5-8 pm

WB 3  Saturday/Sunday    June 14, 15, 21, 22    8-11 am

WB 4  Saturday/Sunday    June 14, 15, 21, 22    12-3 pm

WB 5  Saturday/Sunday    June 28, 29    8am-3 pm    Some boating experience required

WB 6  Saturday/Sunday    August 2, 3    8am-3 pm    Some boating experience required

WB 7  Tuesday/Wednesday    August 5, 6, 12, 13    5-8 pm

WB 8  Wednesday/Thursday    August 20, 21, 27, 28    5-8 pm

WB 9  Saturday/Sunday    August 23, 24    8am-3 pm    Some boating experience required

WB 10  Tuesday/Wednesday    September 9, 10, 16, 17    4:30-7:30 pm

WB 11  Saturday/Sunday    September 20, 21, 27, 28    8-11 am

WB 12  Saturday/Sunday    September 20, 21, 27, 28    12-3 pm

 

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 Not seeing a convenient time? Have a group of 3 or 4 already? Private lessons are available! Contact Captain Joan for more information.

 

 

 

2025 Duluth Classes – with DSSA

 

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat: Saturday/Sunday    July 5, 6    9:30am-4 pm    Some sailing experience required

ASA 103 Basic Cruising: Monday/Tuesday    July 7, 8    9am-4pm    Pre-req. is ASA 101

 

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat: Saturday/Sunday    July 19, 20    9:30am-4 pm    Some sailing experience required

 

 

Ready to reserve your spot?

Registration Form

 Not seeing a convenient time? Have a group of 3 or 4 already? Private lessons are available! Contact Captain Joan for more information.