HAVRE DE GRACE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Days on the Chesapeake: Learn to Sail Havre de Grace’s Protected Harbor
A focused, weekday, three-day ASA 101 course in Havre de Grace that teaches beginners core sailing skills aboard Capri 22s with small classes and trial ASA membership benefits.
Three Days on the Chesapeake: Learn to Sail Havre de Grace’s Protected Harbor.
Embark on a concentrated, hands-on three-day sailing course in the sheltered waters of Havre de Grace harbor. Designed for newcomers, the ASA101 Basic Sailing (weekday) 3-day course covers the essentials—from raising sails to tacking, jibing and docking—delivered aboard stable Capri 22 sailboats with small, personalized instruction and included trial ASA membership.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Capri 22s: stable, responsive training platforms
Students sail aboard Capri 22-class boats—described as stable, fast and fun for learning the hands-on maneuvers central to the course.
Small, hands-on classroom on the water
Class size is deliberately limited to four students for individualized instruction covering sail handling, seamanship, safety, and the rules of the road.
Protected harbor practice on the Chesapeake
All sailing maneuvers are practiced in the protected waters of Havre de Grace harbor, a controlled environment suited to beginner training.
What the day feels like
What the three days feel like
Mornings and afternoons are spent aboard Capri 22s in Havre de Grace harbor practicing core skills—raising and trimming sails, tacking and jibing, and approaching docks—under step-by-step guidance. The weekday schedule concentrates instruction into focused daily sessions so beginners can move rapidly from theory to real on-water practice while benefiting from small-class attention and included ASA trial membership.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific personal gear list is provided in the course description; instruction is delivered aboard Capri 22 sailboats.
Training is conducted on Capri 22-class sailboats described as stable and suited to beginner learning.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course each day?
The course runs three days, from 9am to 4pm each day.
What does the course fee cost per student?
The listed course fee is $795 per student.
Are there discounts or alternate pricing?
There is a $25 discount per student for multiple bookings; a per-boat rate of $2,980 is also listed (for booking the whole boat). For booking by phone call 410-939-2869.
Is there a minimum enrollment requirement?
Yes. The class is limited to 4 students and requires at least two people enrolled in order for the class to run; BaySail may cancel and refund or reschedule if the minimum is not met.
What is the minimum age to take ASA 101 here?
The minimum age for ASA 101 certification is 16, or 14 if accompanied by an adult.
Does the fee include ASA membership benefits?
Yes. The fee includes a trial ASA membership and its associated benefits and discounts.