Our School Fleet
Our fleet: Train on real cruising boats. Learn real sailing
Our goal is to teach real cruising. That’s why we don’t use boats built only for instruction. Our students train on true cruising sailboats, the same type of boats used for coastal passages and offshore sailing.
We give students hands-on experience with real systems, real handling, and real decision-making on the water.
- True cruising sailboats — not training-only boats
- 30 to 42 feet, selected to match each ASA course
- Wheel steering for modern cruising skills
- Inboard diesel engines for proper engine handling and maneuvering
- Solid, seaworthy construction suitable for coastal and offshore sailing
- Smaller boats for ASA 101 & 103, larger boats for ASA 104, 105 & 106
Learning on real cruising boats means you graduate with practical skills, real confidence, and experience that transfers directly to chartering or owning your own boat.
The School Fleet
Native is a Pearson 303. Designed and built in Rhode Island, this boat is ideal for our waters and perfect for ASA 101, ASA 103 and our discovery sailing sessions.
- Length: 30.29 ft
- Beam: 10.92 ft
- Draft: 4.33 ft
- Engine: Yanmar 2GM
- Equipment: Auto-pilot, GPS, Chart plotter
- Layout: 2 cabins, 1 head
Designed and built in France, this Jeanneau Sun Fast 35 is a very responsive cruising sailboat and the school owner’s boat—still enjoyed for personal sailing when not teaching.
Well equipped and performance-oriented, she’s an excellent platform for ASA 103 and ASA 104, offering students exposure to a more powerful and capable cruising boat.
- Length: 35.27 ft
- Beam: 11.45 ft
- Draft: 7.05 ft
- Engine: Yanmar 3GM inboard diesel
- Equipment: Autopilot, GPS, chart plotter
- Layout: 3 cabins, 1 head
Designed and built in Germany, this Bavaria 42 Exclusive is a true offshore cruising sailboat, purpose-built for long-distance and extended cruising. Solid, comfortable, and well balanced, she offers an ideal platform for advanced sailing instruction.
Equipped with modern electronics and solar panels, this boat is used for ASA 104, ASA 106, and our Weekend to the Islands. She provides students with hands-on experience on a larger cruising yacht while maintaining comfort and safety underway. This boat is a favorite among both instructors and students
- Length: 43.96 ft
- Beam: 12.96 ft
- Draft: 6.40 ft
- Engine: Volvo Penta MD22 inboard diesel
- Equipment: Autopilot, GPS, Chart plotter, Radar, EPIRB, Solar panels
- Layout: 3 cabins, 2 heads
Sheerwater is Lippincott 30 and was designed and built in New Jersey. She is primarily used for our docking classes. Responsive and easy to maneuver under power, she clearly demonstrates prop wash and prop walk, allowing students to feel and understand their effects immediately.
An ideal platform for ASA 118 and all close-quarters docking exercises.
- Length: 30.33 ft
- Beam: 10 ft
- Draft: 4.90 ft
- Engine: Yanmar 2GM
Ebb Tide is a Newport 28, an excellent boat for beginners. Seaworthy and well suited to Narragansett Bay, she’s simple, forgiving, and easy to handle—perfect for building confidence on the water.
Designed in Canada and built in California, this boat is an ideal platform for ASA 101.
- Length: 28 ft
- Beam: 9.75 ft
- Draft: 5.18 ft
- Engine: Yanmar 2GM