Tradewinds Sailing School & Club M o r e E x p e r i e n c e. M o r e T i m e o n t h e W a t e r. M o r e F u n.
American Sailing Association Courses More Experience. Basic Keelboat $795 ASA 101 certification All-Ladies Class Available BKB is taught on 22 to 25 foot boats with outboard engines. You will learn the basics of sailing, safety, terminology, basic rules of the road, docking and more. Typically three 8 hour days of class with almost all of your time on the water. This course will prepare you for day sailing in light to moderate conditions on a small keel boat. Basic Coastal Cruising $895 ASA 103 certification BCC is taught on 27 to 34 foot boats, with inboard diesel engines. You will learn more advanced sailing, docking, anchoring, rules of the road, navigation, weather and mooring. This course will prepare you to sail larger boats in more challenging conditions. Bareboat Charter $995 ASA 104 certification BBC is taught on 34 to 36 foot boats and includes an overnight at anchor somewhere on the Bay. You will learn advanced sailing techniques, high wind sailing, dual anchoring, navigation, boat systems and staying aboard. This course is a major step in preparing you to charter sailboats in more challenging conditions and for vacations around the world! 3 Class Special ASA 101, 103, 104 for $2095 More Experience. More Time on the Water. More Fun.
American Sailing Association Courses More Experience. Coastal Navigation Home Study $295 Instructed $395 ASA 105 certification This course covers charts and navigation and includes an ASA certified test administered in our office. Coastal Navigation is a requirement for taking Advanced Coastal Cruising class. Choose to take it as a home-study or instructed in the classroom. In this 3 day class you will learn charts, plotting, set & drift, and more. Advanced Coastal Cruising $1,595 ASA 106 certification ACC is taught on a large ocean yacht. This class covers advanced ocean sailing including navigation, standing watch, night-time MOB and much more. 3 1/2 days and 3 nights, you ll typically go out the Golden Gate and spend a night in Half Moon Bay, sail around the Farallone Islands and anchor the second night in Drakes Bay. Celestial Navigation 6 Days of Instruction $495 ASA 107 certification You will learn Celestial Navigation theory and practice required to safely navigate a sailboat on an offshore passage. The practical application is conducted in our Offshore Passagemaking course. Our course is presented in a multimedia format using PowerPoint slides, movies, worksheets, software programs, the Artificial Horizon and plenty of hands-on experience. Offshore Passage-making 4 Days of Instruction $2,495 ASA 108 certification Learn passage planning, voyage preparation, basic sail, vessel, and rigging repair, offshore meal planning and safety, suitable clothing, basic treatment of medical problems, shipboard routines, emergency procedures, and rules of the road during a course of no less than 72 hours and 100 NM without touching land. www.tradewindssailing.com 510-232-7999
Tradewinds Specialty Courses More Experience. Catamaran Cruising 1 Day of Instruction $795 ASA 114 certification During this 1 day, four-student course, you will learn to maneuver a large cruising catamaran under both sail and power. Docking, anchoring, man over-board, systems, everything you need to know to charter a cruising catamaran on your next vacation. ASA - 104 - Bareboat Chartering is a pre-requisite for this course. Advanced Docking & Motoring 1 Day of Instruction $295 ASA 118 certification You will become comfortable with close quarters boat handling, spring lines, fairway rotation skills, back and fill skills, backing in a straight line in adverse conditions and backing into slips. Marine Weather $395 ASA 119 certification We blend self-study, lecture, and hands-on weather charting. This class ensures plenty of time for questions and individual feedback. During the span of this class, you will evaluate real-time weather data and prepare routing directions for the delivery of a sailing vessel. This Maritime Weather course is meant to provide you with the knowledge to determine safe departure windows, optimize your routing underway, and minimize your weather risk at sea. More Experience. More Time on the Water. More Fun.
Tradewinds Specialty Courses More Experience. Radar for Mariners 2 Days of Instruction $395 ASA 120 certification Classroom setting, for sailors and power boaters. Use radar for navigation and collision avoidance. Learn how to interpret the display. Unlock the full power of your radar s traditional tools and the latest features. Advanced Anchoring 1 Day of Instruction $295 Learn the trick of single and double bow anchoring. Mediterranean mooring, Bahamian anchoring, bow and stern anchoring, and the uses and purposes of different anchor types. Challenge-In Course 1 Day of Instruction $800 We will spend the time teaching you how Tradewinds members check boats in and out, covering some Tradewinds-specific procedures and policies, and verifying your skills at the level you'd like to join. If you do not already have certifications, you will also have to take the written tests from ASA. We reduce the cost of the course by $300 if you are joining the club and by an additional $100 if you already have ASA certifications. Seminars Tradewinds hosts a variety of seminars throughout the year, including: Sail Trim, Knots & Line Handling, Splicing, Sail Repair, Diesel Maintenance, Boat Yard Maintenance, Surveys, Heavy Weather, GPS, Marine Communication, and more. Social Activities We host semi-monthly club socials, chalk talks, cruise-ins, barbeques, holiday parties & more. www.tradewindssailing.com 510-232-7999
Tradewinds Fleet More Time on the Water. Copper Tradewinds Alpha & Bravo 2004 Catalina Capri 22 ASA 101 Tradewinds Charlie & Delta 2004 Catalina Capri 22 Basic Keel Boat Tradewinds Echo & Foxtrot 2004 Catalina Capri 22 Tradewinds Golf 2006 Catalina Capri 22 Tradewinds Hotel & India 2015 Beneteau First 22 Bronze Windfall 1994 Catalina 27 ASA 103 Brown Eyed Girl 1991 Catalina 28 Basic Coastal Cruising Sea Breeze 1983 Catalina 30 (Electric) Asilo 1982 Catalina 30 Epiphany 1998 Hunter 31 Silver Megalina 2008 Beneteau 31 ASA 103 Santorini & Orion 2007 Beneteau 32 Basic Coastal Cruising Concord 2005 Hunter 33 Ohana 2007 Catalina 34 Vested Interest 2000 Hunter 34 Lucy! 2005 Beneteau 34 Redeemed 2002 Hunter 35 ASA 104 White Wing 2003 Catalina 35 Bareboat Chartering Valhanna 1999 Catalina 36 Black Pearl 1984 Catalina 38 Gold Final Fantasy 2015 Beneteau 35 ASA 104 + 118 Off Course 2013 Beneteau 37 Bareboat Chartering August Moment 2013 Beneteau 37 and Advanced Toba Leah II 1993 Catalina 42 Docking & Motoring Wind Song 1991 Catalina 42 www.tradewindssailing.com 510-232-7999
More Time on the Water. Mate s Membership Membership Fee is $40 a month * The Mate membership is ideal for those who want to crew only. You will have access to all of the club membership benefits. You will also meet other Tradewinds members and skippers to sail with, through our exclusive online crew message board. Skipper s Membership Membership Fee is $60 a month * *prices based on a twelve month agreement The Skipper membership is ideal for those who only sail occasionally (less than 8 times a year.) Skipper members pay a daily rate each time they charter a boat. Our rates are the best value in the area, typically below the other charter fleets around the San Francisco Bay. Daily Charter Rate Copper $175 Bronze $235 Silver $345 Gold $445 Fleet Membership This program is a Tradewinds exclusive. The Fleet program is perfect for skippers who want to sail more than one day a month. You pay for one day of charter, then you can sail the rest of the month for free. The more you sail, the better the deal. Most sailors find this hard to believe, but at Tradewinds More is More. Monthly Rate - Unlimited Charter Use* *prices based on a twelve month agreement Copper $175 Bronze $235 Silver $345 Gold $445 More Experience. More Time on the Water. More Fun.
T ra de w i n d s S a i l i n g S c h o o l & C l u b Tradewinds Sailing School & Club 2580 Spinnaker Way Richmond, CA 94804 510 232 7999 More Experience. More Time on the Water. More Fun.