Norton’s Sailing School

Norton’s Sailing School provides students with top-notch sailing instructors who love the water and think the Bay is the best classroom. We believe that students learn best when 90% of the instruction is on the water. Our instruction is comprehensive, yet relaxed because we want our students to have fun while learning to sail!

Norton’s Sailing School is an ASA-certified Sailing School. ASA (American Sailing Association) it the oldest and the best sailing curriculum available. ASA credentials are recognized worldwide, so the skills you obtain through our fully sanctioned sailing classes will allow you to charter a sailboat with Norton Yachts or any other charter company in the world.

Norton’s Sailing School also provides students with top-notch sailing instructors who love the water and think the Bay is the best classroom. We believe that students learn best when 90% of the instruction is on the water. Our instruction is comprehensive, yet relaxed because we want our students to have fun while they are learning to sail!

Certifications

101

Keelboat Sailing 1

Welcome aboard to ASA 101, the gateway to your sailing adventure! This foundational course sets the stage for mastering the art of sailing

103 Coastal Cruising

Welcome to ASA 103 Coastal Cruising, where you take your sailing skills to the next level!

104 Bareboat Cruising

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, where your sailing journey reaches a new level of independence and adventure

105 Coastal Navigation

ASA 105 Coastal Navigation is essential for anyone ready to move beyond day sailing and take command of extended trips along the coast.

106 Advanced Coastal Cruising

Advanced Coastal Cruising is the ultimate course for sailors looking to sharpen their skills and expand their cruising horizons

118 Docking Endorsement

ASA 118 Docking Endorsement is the perfect course for sailors who want to master the art of docking with confidence and precision.

119 Marine Weather Endorsement

ASA 119 Marine Weather Endorsement is designed for sailors who want to elevate their understanding of weather patterns and improve their decision-making on the water.

Amenities

ASA 'Challenges'Couples CoursesDay Sail Charters (public)Private CoursesSailboat CruisesSunset CruisesWeekday CoursesWeekend CoursesWomen Only Courses

INITIATIVES

10% Discount

Veterans Program

At American Sailing we recognize the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served or are serving in our country’s armed forces. As a token of our appreciation, and our way of saying thank you, we invite veterans and active military personnel to share our passion for sailing by offering a discount on our ASA 101 Keelboat 1 sailing course.

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B.N.

I thank Norton’s Sailing School for organizing and running an excellent ASA sailing school. Everything from the venue to the instructor and the boat was better than I expected. I highly recommend Norton’s Sailing School! B.N

T.M.

I bought my first sailboat at Norton’s Yacht Sales and then decided that I needed to learn to sail. I enrolled in Norton’s Sailing School; learned so much; had fun; and built the confidence to sail on our own all the time. I recommend Norton’s.