SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Two Weekends to Steady Hands: Basic Coastal Cruising with Pacific Sail
A focused, instructor-led course across two consecutive weekends that teaches essential coastal cruising skills and delivers a certification package to raise your competence and confidence.
Two Weekends to Steady Hands: Basic Coastal Cruising with Pacific Sail.
Join an immersive, two-weekend sailing course designed to give aspiring coastal cruisers the foundational skills and certification materials they need. Taught by Pacific Sail instructors, the program combines classroom material and practical instruction across consecutive Saturdays and Sundays to move students from theory to hands-on competence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A complete certification package
The course includes a certification package centered on the Coastal Cruising curriculum, with the Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook and ASA exam coverage noted as part of that package.
Two consecutive, full training weekends
Instruction runs over two back-to-back weekends—Saturday and Sunday each—giving concentrated classroom and on-water time across four days to absorb fundamentals and practice maneuvers.
Expert instruction to build practical confidence
With guided lessons and assessments, the curriculum is aimed at translating book knowledge into competency on the water so students leave with practical cruising skills and documented certification.
What the day feels like
What the two-weekend course feels like
Across four intensive days, expect a steady cadence of instruction—morning briefings, hands-on practice, and midday breaks—structured to move quickly from coastal cruising theory to on-deck application under instructor supervision.
THE CERTIFICATION
A complete certification package
The course includes a certification package centered on the Coastal Cruising curriculum, with the Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook and ASA exam coverage noted as part of that package.
THE FORMAT
Two consecutive, full training weekends
Instruction runs over two back-to-back weekends—Saturday and Sunday each—giving concentrated classroom and on-water time across four days to absorb fundamentals and practice maneuvers.
THE TEACHING
Expert instruction to build practical confidence
With guided lessons and assessments, the curriculum is aimed at translating book knowledge into competency on the water so students leave with practical cruising skills and documented certification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Format: Two consecutive weekends (Saturday & Sunday). Daily schedule runs 9:30am to 4:00pm with a 1/2 hour lunch break each day.
Included certification package lists the Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook (noted at $35.00) and ASA exams (noted at $30.00). Confirm whether those fees are covered in your booking.
Operated by Pacific Sail; consult the operator for meeting logistics and any additional gear recommendations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course each day?
Instruction runs from 9:30am to 4:00pm each scheduled day, with a half-hour lunch break.
Over how many days does the course take place?
The format is two consecutive weekends—Saturday and Sunday—providing four instructional days in total.
What does the certification package include and what are the costs listed?
The certification package lists the Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook ($35.00) and ASA exams ($30.00) as part of the materials noted for the course.
Is there an age requirement to participate?
Students should be 18 years old, or they may attend if accompanied by their guardian.
Who operates the Basic Coastal Cruising course?
The course is operated by Pacific Sail.