ASA Certified · Award Winning
We've introduced more than 5,000 people to sailing on the waters of Lake Michigan. Whether you've never set foot on a boat or you're working toward your bareboat certification, there's a course here for you.
Apply for a courseOn-water ASA courses
Basic Sailing
The ideal starting point. Learn fundamental boat handling, sail trim, and the basics of sailing safely on open water.
$695 per student
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ASA 103Basic Cruising
Build on ASA 101 with overnight cruising skills, anchoring, docking, and coastal navigation fundamentals.
$1,095 per student
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Basic Sailing & Cruising Combo
The most efficient path from beginner to cruiser. Combines both certifications in a single immersive block.
$1,495 per student
Learning Cruise
A relaxed, supported cruise immediately following your ASA 101/103. Put your new skills to work with an instructor alongside.
$795 per student
Basic to Intermediate Combo
Three certifications, one seamless week on the water. The full progression from complete beginner to intermediate cruiser.
$2,395 per student
Intermediate Cruising
Refine your passage planning, heavy weather sailing, and boat handling. A prerequisite for bareboat chartering.
$1,095 per student
Coastal Navigation
Charts, tides, GPS, dead reckoning, and navigating by sight. Essential skills for any serious cruiser.
$395 per student
Advanced Coastal Cruising
Our most advanced on-water course. Extended offshore passages, watch-keeping, and high-confidence boat handling.
$1,995 per student
Premium option
Take your instruction to the next level with a private, instructor-led course aboard a current Jeanneau Sun Odyssey — one of the finest cruising platforms in the world. Premium courses are offered for up to 4 students per vessel and are designed as a complete, immersive experience.
Available for ASA 101/103, 104, 105, and 106. Your USCG-licensed instructor is assigned exclusively to your group for the full duration of the course.
What makes the Jeanneau exceptional for instruction
Twin rudders
Effortless steering and excellent tracking — especially noticeable when backing into a slip.
Walk-around cockpit
Move freely on deck without climbing over seats. Changes how you experience life aboard.
Hard chine hull
Enhanced stability and reduced heel. Faster, flatter, and more comfortable in higher winds.
Bow thruster
Close-quarters docking becomes genuinely approachable, even for beginners.
Air conditioning
Comfort during warm days and cool Michigan evenings — onboard climate control included.
Generator
Onboard systems support at anchor or underway. Available on select models.
What's included
Online ASA courses
Study at your own pace from home. All online courses include instructor interaction and award official ASA certifications on completion.
Coastal Navigation
$250
Celestial Navigation
$250
Marine Weather Endorsement
$150
Radar Endorsement
$150
Call us at 231.941.0535 or submit your application below.
Classes run mid-May through early October. Private instruction available aboard Jeanneau 350, 380, 410, and 440 models. Contact the office to confirm availability and book your course.