Muskegon, MI With its ten year record as an awarding winning sailing school in Florida, Flagship Sailing is expanding into a new facility at the Great Lakes Marina in Muskegon, Michigan. Although Flagship Sailing is new to Michigan, its director and primary instructor, James A. Thompson, is a seasoned Michigan sailor dating back to 1975 when he was a professor at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. Jim became a sailing instructor in 1982. In 1986, he founded one of the first American Sailing Association sailing schools on the Great Lakes in Muskegon. Since that time, Jim has continued to teach sailing in Michigan during the summer and in Florida during the winter. He has spent the last eight winters teaching ASA courses for Flagship Sailing in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida. Introduction to Sailing (IS 100)
Basic Keelboat Sailing (BKB 101)
Basic Sailing Skills (BSS 102)
Basic Coastal Cruising (BCC 103) Prerequisites – Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification You will be able to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on board an auxiliary powered sailboat up to 30 feet in length in moderate wind and sea conditions.
Bareboat Chartering (BBC 104) Prerequisites – Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising Certifications. This is an advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. You will be able to act as skipper or crew of a 25-50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.
Coastal Navigation (NAV 105) Prerequisites – None You will demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. There is no Sailing Skills part to this Standard. Practical application of the sailing knowledge is found in the Advanced Coastal Cruising Standard. This course is taught “under sail” and in a formal classroom.
Advanced Coastal Cruising (ACC 106) Prerequisites – Basic Keelboat Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter and Coastal Navigation Certifications. You will be able to act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel between 30 and 50 feet in length. This is a day and night standard in coastal and inland waters in any weather.
Basic Docking Techniques (BDT 120) Prerequisites – None You will learn the basics of docking a 20-30 foot sailboat under auxiliary engine power in normal wind and current conditions.
Sailing Refresher – SR 140 Prerequisites – Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising This is a refresher course designed for sailors who have been previously certified, but have not sailed within the past six months and feel a little “rusty”.
SAILING SCHOOL TUITION Lake Michigan Sailing Association Certification
Introduction to Sailing – IS 100 (1/2 day) $125.00/Person Basic Keelboat Sailing – BKB 101 (2 days) $350.00/Person Basic Sailing Skills – BSS 102 (1 day) $195.00/Person Basic Coastal Cruising _ BCC 103 (2 days) $350.00/Person Combination – BKB 101 + BCC 103 (3 days) $445.00/Person Combination – BKB 101 + BCC 103 (4 days) $535.00/Person Bareboat Charter – BBC 104 (2 days, 2 nights) $405.00/Person Combination – BKB 101 + BCC 103 + BBC 104 (6 days) $895.00/Person Combination – BCC 103 + BBC 104 (4 days) $675.00/Person Advanced Coastal Cruising – ACC 106 (3 days) $475.00/Person Basic Docking Techniques – BDT 120 (1/2 day) $150.00/Person Sailing Refresher – SR 140 (1 day) $150.00/Person
American Sailing Association Certification
Basic Keelboat Sailing – BKB 101 A (2 days) $395.00/Person* Basic Coastal Cruising – BCC 103 A (2 days) $395.00/Person Combination – BKB 101 A + BCC 103 A (3 days) $495.00/Person* Combination – BKB 101 A + BCC 103 A (4 days) $595.00/Person* Bareboat Charter – BBC 104 A (2 days, 2 nights) $450.00/Person Combination –BKB101A + BCC103A + BBC104A (6 days)$995.00/Person* Combination – BCC 103 A + BBC 104 A (4 days) $750.00/Person Combination – BBC 104 A + NAV 105 A (4 days) $750.00/Person Coastal Navigation – NAV 105 A (2 days) $450.00/Person Coastal Navigation – NAV 105 A (Home Study) $225.00/Person Advanced Coastal Cruising – ACC 106 A (3 days) $525.00/Person Standard Challenge (BKB 101 A* thru ACC 106 A) $195.00/Standard * Includes ASA membership for one year
Flagship Sailing Club Membership The Flagship Sailing Club is designed to provide its members with unlimited use of its sailboats in Muskegon, Michigan and St. Petersburg, Florida without incurring the high cost and hassle of ownership. Membership is open to any sailor who has been (or is being) certified by the ASA or LMSA as well as to any sailor with equivalent experience. Family Membership Dues (12 months) $195.00/month (6 months) $250.00/month (3 months) $325.00/month
BAREBOAT CHARTER RATES Flagship Sailing Club Members Bayfield 25 Catalina 27 1-4 Hours 4-8 Hours Unlimited Monthly Usage Overnight Weekend
Non Members Bayfield 25 Catalina 27 1-4 Hours $150.00 $175.00 4-8 Hours $195.00 $250.00 Sunset Cruise $250.00 $250.00
CAPTAINED CHARTER RATES Bayfield 25 Catalina 27 1-4 Hours $195.00 $250.00 4-8 Hours $275.00 $325.00 Sunset Cruise $250.00 $250.00
DISCOUNTS Receive a Group Discount of 10%, 15% or 20% (respectively) off Flagship Sailing School fees for groups of two, three or four participants who register together for the same class on the same dates. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Bareboat Charter Requires the completion of Basic Keelboat Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising and Basic Docking Techniques. Deposit/Payment Reservations require a non-refundable deposit equal to ½ of the charter and/or sailing school cost if made more than 72 hours in advance.Reservations made less than 72 hours in advance will be charged the full amount at the time the reservation is made. The balance of the charter/sailing school cost is due and payable at least 24 hours before the beginning of the charter and/or sailing school class. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable. Prices are subject to change and do not include taxes, provisions, transient slip fees, etc. Cancellation Policy Sailing school registrants and sailboat charterers who provide notice of cancellation less than five business days prior to the scheduled commencement of the charter and/or sailing class will be liable for the full cost of the scheduled sailing class or charter. In the event that Flagship Sailing cancels a charter or sailing school class, the charterer or sailing school registrant may choose either to receive a full refund of the amount paid or to reschedule the class or charter. For additional information, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone us at 727.946.6542.
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