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Which Course is Right For Me?
FIRST MOMENTS AT SEA
Curious to feel the thrill of sailing for the first time in a safe, unforgettable way?
FROM PASSION TO THE HELM
Ready to move from passenger to active crew and take your the real steps at the helm?
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CONFIDENCE
Experienced sailor? Want the confidence to command my own boat or to cruise anywhere?
BEYOND
SAILING: MAINTENANCE
Want real confidence on the water by understanding engines, electrical onboard systems—so problems don’t stop my trip.
YOUR JOURNEY TO CONFIDENT SAILING
American Sailing Certifications
ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing
This is our first level of training, ideal for beginners and novice sailors. You do not need any experience or pre-requisite as we take you through the basics of sailing, sailing terminology and best practice. At the end of the three day class, you will be able to safely sail your own boat in daylight and moderate wind.
ASA 103 Basic Cruising
This class continues what you learn during your ASA 101 class and takes you to the next level: the fundamentals of CRUISING.
ASA 104 Intermediate Cruising
Our unique approach: Consider ASA 104 as a mini-cruise that lasts 3 days with 2 nights on board. You will circumnavigate Narragansett Bay entering multiple harbors with lots of anchoring practice and close-quarter maneuvering under power.
ASA 101 - 103 - 104 Bundle
This bundle takes you from no experience (or limited experience) to confident bareboat sailors. This immersive bundle is the fastest and most effective way to build real sailing confidence. In one continuous program, you progress from the basics to full cruising skills.
ASA 105 Advanced Coastal Navigation
Go beyond day sailing and step into true coastal cruising. ASA 105 builds the navigation skills you need to plan routes, understand tides and currents, and sail confidently—without relying solely on electronics.
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising
ASA 106 is a serious advanced coastal cruising course where you live on a larger boat and will have the opportunity to build your seamanship skills.
Students move beyond basic coastal sailing and focus on planning and executing longer, more complex passages, including overnight and offshore-style navigation.
ASA 118 Advanced Docking
A hands-on course dedicated to close-quarters maneuvering. Practice boat control under power, prop walk, wind and current strategies, line handling, and repeated docking scenarios.
Become a Sailing Instructor
Turn your sailing experience into teaching credentials. Learn how to teach effectively, manage students on the water, and deliver the ASA curriculum while refining your own sailing skills. A rewarding path for passionate sailors ready to share their knowledge.
Challenge an ASA Course
Already experienced but missing a certification? Demonstrate your sailing knowledge and skills through an on-the-water evaluation without taking the full class. Ideal for sailors with real-world experience who want official ASA credentials.
Boat Maintenance School
HANDS-ON COURSES OPEN TO EVERYONE. EXCELLENT FOR POWER BOATS AND SAIL BOATS
Diesel Engine Course
This course covers marine diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting, it is a hands-on course. Since we will be clustered around the motor with tools in hand, we limit the class to five students.
Marine Electrical Systems
If there is one area that mystifies boat owners it is the electrical system (not to be confused with electronics!). Most things on a boat are black and white… plumbing either leaks or it doesn’t, a furler works or it doesn’t. Marine electrical on the other hand has many ‘”gray areas” depending on how charged up you are, how big the battery bank is, how many amp hours you use, and many other variables.
Bundle (Diesel, Electrical, Boat systems)
Preventive maintenance can be the cure to a lot of boat problems. Learn what should be done periodically and seasonally to prevent problems. This week long course will also give you the skills and confidence to troubleshoot problems. And if you can’t fix it, you’ll at least know how to explain the problem to a professional. You will also learn how to winterize your diesel and do the spring commissioning of the entire systems and the motor.ASA 105
Boat Winterization Class
This course covers all steps to winterize a sailboat and get the boat ready for the winter. It is a hands-on class where you will not only learn why you need to do it but also how to do it. Up to eight systems will be covered and explained during this experience.
Sail Repair Sail Making
In this hands-on class with a professional sail maker, you will learn how to design and make a headsail and a mainsail. During this two-day class you and your classmates will layout, cut, and assemble a custom sail. Even if you don’t aspire to make your own sails, the hands-on experience and learning will give you the basic skills you need to repair your sails. Plus, by gaining an understanding of how shape is imparted into a sail, you’ll gain a greater comprehension of how to shape and trim your sails as a sailor.
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Women’s Conference 2026
WHEN: The date for 2026 is not yet set. Stay tune or call us for more info
WHERE: Cove Haven Marina, Barrington, RI02806
Join us for a one-day Women’s Sailing Conference to meet fellow female boaters and enjoy an introductory taste of your own selection of programming. We have multiple topics available and you’ll have time in the day to dive into your favorite four.
Women-Only Classes
We female boaters and sailors of the wind have decided to move forward together.
We’re getting on board as girls and showing that we’re quite capable. The Narragansett Sailing and Boating School with its instructors is here to help the most hesitant.
If you’re still hesitating, take the plunge. We, women of the wind, are here to accompany you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How We Turn Novices Into Sailors In Three Days
At Narragansett Sailing School, we believe sailing isn’t just a sport — it’s a journey filled with confidence, freedom, and lifelong skills. Here’s why learning with us stands out:
Experienced Sailors Looking To Cruise, Welcome To The Cruising School
At Narragansett Sailing School, we believe sailing isn’t just a sport — it’s a journey filled with confidence, freedom, and lifelong skills. Here’s why learning with us stands out:
OUR 60-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Our Commitment
We Proudly Stand By Our School
It’s important to us that every student leaves the school with the capabilities and confidence to get behind the wheel on their own after taking our core new sailor program, or after going through any of our classes for experienced sailors. If you ever feel that you are not ready, you are welcome to return to retake a class, free of charge.
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So you have the itch to either learn to sail, or further your skills!?
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