Learn to sail on Lake Minnetonka 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” … For those who sailed in their youth, see our 2-day classes.

 

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, 21′- 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 up to 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 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 CaptainJoan@mac.com for a list of skills you will be tested on; ASA 101 Challenge is $279 including ASA certification.
ASA 101 course: $540, $1050 for two, or $1495 for three people. Deduct $20/person if you already have the ASA 101 textbook.

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

Ready to reserve your spot? 

 

2026 – Lake Minnetonka  ASA 101-Basic Keelboat Classes

 

1    Saturdays/Sundays    May 9, 10, 16, 17    8:30-11:30 am

2    Saturdays/Sundays    May 9, 10, 16, 17    12-3 pm

3    Mondays/Wednesdays    May 11, 13, 18, 20    1-4 pm

4   Mondays/Wednesdays    May 11, 13, 18, 20    5-8 pm

5    Saturday, Sunday    May 23, 24    8:30 am-3 pm    Some boating experience required 

6    Saturday, Sunday    May 30, 31    8:30 am-3:30 pm    Some boating experience required

7    Saturday, Sunday    June 6, 7    8:30 am-3:30 pm    Some boating experience required

8    Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday    June 1, 2, 3, 4   6-9 pm

9    Thursdays/Wednesday    June 18, 24, 25    5:30-9:30 pm

10   Saturday, Sunday    June 13, 14    9:30 am-4 pm   Some boating experience required

11    Saturdays/Sundays    June 20, 21, 27, 28    8:30-11:30 am

12    Saturdays/Sundays    June 20, 21, 27, 28    12:30-3:30 pm

13    Mondays/Tuesdays    June 29, 30, July 6, 7    5-8 pm

14    Saturdays/Sundays    July 11, 12, 18, 19   8:30-11:30 am

15   Saturdays/Sundays    July 11, 12, 18, 19    12-3 pm

16    Tuesdays/Thursdays    July 14, 16, 21, 23    5-8 pm    

17    Mondays/Wednesdays    July 20, 22, 27, 29    5-8 pm

18    Saturday, Sunday    August 1, 2    9:30 am-4 pm   Some boating experience required

19    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday    August 4, 5, 6    10 am-2 pm

20    Saturdays/Sundays   August 8, 9, 15, 16    8:30-11:30 am

21    Saturdays/Sundays   August 8, 9, 15, 16    12:30-3:30 pm

22    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday    August 10, 11, 12, 13   5-8 pm

23    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday    August 18, 19, 20    12-4 pm

24    Saturday, Sunday    August 22, 23    8:30 am-3 pm    Some boating experience required

25    Saturday, Sunday    August 29, 30    8:30 am-3:30 pm.   Some boating experience required

26    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday    September 1, 2, 3    9 am-1 pm

27    Wednesdays/Thursdays    September 9, 10, 16, 17    4:30-7:30 pm

28    Mondays/Tuesdays    September 14, 15, 21, 22    4:30-7:30 pm

29   Saturdays/Sundays    September 19, 20, 26, 27    9 am-12 pm

30   Saturdays/Sundays   September 19, 20, 26, 27    1-4 pm

 

Ready to reserve your spot?

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

 

 

 

2026 – White Bear Lake  ASA 101-Basic Keelboat Classes

TBD – Please call us at 612-871-8101

 

 

2026 Duluth Classes – with DSSA

 

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat: Saturday/Sunday    June 13, 14    9am-4pm    Some boat handling experience required

ASA 103 Basic Cruising: Monday/Tuesday    June 15, 16    9am-4pm    Pre-req. is ASA 101 

ASA 103 Basic Cruising: Saturday/Sunday    July 11, 12    9:30am-4pm    Pre-req. is ASA 101 

 

Ready to reserve your spot?

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