Sailing School
Learn to Sail With SailTime in Norfolk!
SailTime University
If you are looking for classes as a beginner to learn to sail, or you want to advance your current sailing knowledge and skills through additional classes, we have the right course for you.
SailTime Virginia’s Norfolk Sailing School was born out of a deep-seated passion for the sea and a desire to share the joys of sailing with others. Nestled in Willoughby Spit, our journey began with a simple vision: to create a space where people could learn, explore, and fall in love with sailing. Over the last 20 years, we have grown into a trusted name in the sailing community, known for our exceptional courses and personalized instruction. Our team of experienced instructors is dedicated to guiding you through every step of your sailing journey, whether you’re setting sail for the first time or looking to refine your skills. Choose Norfolk Sailing and embark on an adventure that promises not just skill, but a lifetime of memories on the water.
Accelerate Skills Development
Experiential Education
We offer small class sizes (typically two to four students) to maximize helm time and accelerate your skill development. We believe that experiential education is the best way to learn, so nearly all of your course time is spent on the sailboat.
All of our instructor-captains are USCG-licensed and ASA-certified.
ASA 101 Course
Students learn to sail a 26-foot Colgate in moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision.
ASA 103 Course
Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25-35 feet in length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea
conditions.
ASA 104 Course
Students will learn to pilot a 30-45′ sloop-rigged keelboat during a multi-day cruise on inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds and seas.
ASA 105 Course
During this 2-day class, students will learn the theory and hands-on skills needed to safely navigate in near coastal or inland waters.
ASA 106 Course
Students will learn how to safely act as skipper and crew of a 30-50′ sailboat in near-coastal and inland waters, in any wind and weather conditions.
ASA 114 Course
ASA 118 Course
ASA 103/104 Combo Course
The ASA 103/104 combination course is the one you should complete to charter a monohull in the Islands while on vacation. It is a four-day/three-night live-aboard course structured like an actual charter.
ASA 111 Course
ASA 218 Docking Endorsement Instructor
This one-day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA 218 Docking Endorsement Instructor.
ASA 205 IQC-Coastal Navigation
ASA Coastal Navigation 205 candidates certify to teach the application of navigational theory and practices for safe piloting of a vessel in coastal and inland waters.
ASA 204 IQC-Bareboat Cruising Instructor Qualification Clinic
ASA 203 IQC-Basic Coastal Cruising
This one-day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Sailing Instructor.
ASA 201 IQC-Basic Keelboat Sailing Instructor Qualification Clinic
This two-day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA Basic Keelboat Sailing Instructor.
ASA 102 Course
ASA 206 IQC-Advanced Coastal Cruising Instructor
This one-day clinic is designed to verify your qualifications as an ASA Advanced Coastal Cruising Instructor.
ASA 202 IQC-Basic Keelboat Sailing 2 Instructor Qualification
The 202 is a one-day clinic designed to verify your ASA 102 Basic Keelboat Sailing 2 Instructor qualification.
ASA 214 Cruising Catamaran Instructor Qualification Clinic
This ASA 214 IQC certifies a candidate for teaching the ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran course.
