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Northern
Breezes Sailing School
British Virgin Islands and Caribbean
Learning Adventures
Northern Breezes Sailing School offers you an opportunity to do
many different learning adventures as well as sail just for fun
while participating at your chosen level. Earn your Basic
Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Charter skipper certifications in
one week in paradise. We offer everything from Basic Keelboat
through Advanced Coastal Cruising including "Big Catamaran"
Cruising Multihull. Our Destination Adventures specialize in fun, although
some of the offshore trips can be quite challenging. We also
offer Destination Adventures which require no sailing experience, but
welcome your participation. We even have a Sail & Dive option.
You can sail as individuals, couples or as a family in which you
have the whole boat! All of this in the world's most perfect
winter cruising grounds - the British Virgin Islands.
As you learn and practice navigation, docking, anchoring and
skippering skills we will stop in such places as The Baths to
explore a beach of house-size boulders like none you've seen
anywhere else; snorkel or dive the fabulous Wreck of the Rhone
featured in the movie, The Deep; visit snorkel spots such as The
Caves of Norman Island, setting for Robert Louis Stevenson’s
Treasure Island. We will sail amongst giant sea turtles and
dolphins, and enjoy idyllic palm-fringed beaches from the island
of Jost Van Dyke to the tiny, perfect white sand islands of
Sandy Cay and Green Cay.
You will return home with a tan, fantastic photos, lifelong
memories, and Bareboat Charter skipper certification so that
your next trip to the islands can be as skipper of your own
chartered yacht.
Basic Keelboat / Basic Cruising / Bareboat
Charter Certifications
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Basic Keelboat (ASA 101), Basic Cruising (ASA 103) and
Bareboat Charter Certification (ASA 104) courses
will be held in the British Virgin Islands aboard 40'-45'
cruising auxiliary sloops.
Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising students may be offered an
opportunity to complete 8 hours
of shore school and a written exam before the cruise on February. (This is not mandatory, but reduces the test taking
while on the boat). Bareboat Charter Cruising skills will be taught onboard.
Graduates will receive ASA Basic Keelboat and/or ASA Basic Cruising and/or ASA Bareboat
Charter certification. The course length is one week and
the ASA 101, ASA 103 and ASA 104 certifications can be completed during
this time frame.
Note: Two ASA Certifications are included in the price for each
Certifier. Additional ASA Certifications are an extra charge.
Not Currently Scheduled in British Virgin Islands. Please inquire about our offerings in Bahamas and Key West:
Bahamas Sail Adventures More information >
Key
West Sail Adventures More information >
2018 Schedule
Jan 10 - 17, Monohull:
Jan 17 - 24, Monohull:
Jan 24 - 31, Monohull:
Jan 31 - Feb 7, Monohull:
Feb 7 - 14, Monohull:
Feb 14 - 21, Monohull:
Feb 21 - 28, Monohull:
Feb 28 - Mar 7, Monohull:
Mar 7 - 14, Monohull:
Mar 14 - 21, Monohull:
Mar 21 - 28, Monohull:
Mar 28 – Apr 4, Monohull:
Apr 4 - 11, Monohull
Apr 11 - 18, Monohull:
Apr 18 - 25, Monohull:
Apr 25 – May 2, Monohull:
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2017 on Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Course Outline: Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising & Bareboat
Chartering
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Shore School in Minneapolis, MN (not mandatory): Boat Systems
General, Battery, Basic Electrical, Basic Engine, Prop Walk,
Sail Trim, Rules of the Road, Sound Signals, Buoys & Lights,
VHF, Safety Systems, Heavy Weather Sailing, Written Exam.
Onboard: Safety
Orientation, Boat Systems, Reefing, Heaving to, Anchoring,
Cruising Tips, Navigation, Galley Safety, Meal
Planning/Preparation, Docking & Undocking, Setting Sails, Crew
Overboard Drills, Chart Problems, Emergency Procedures, Dinghy
Operation.
Boarding.
Board the yacht on the first day after 4pm at
Charter Base, Marina, Tortola.
Set sail the next day after orientation. Learn cruising skills
while living aboard. Arrive back in port on the last day and depart at noon.
Provided Each Week:
All course textbooks, exams and
certifications. Berth onboard, linens, towel, snorkeling gear,
all breakfasts and lunches onboard plus one dinner, beverages,
evening tropical drink.
Not Provided:
Five dinners and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring
beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including light rain gear and a light jacket for cool
evenings.
Fees for ASA Basic Keelboat, ASA Basic Cruising & ASA Bareboat
Chartering:
$2,195
single/shared cabin (may include 8-hour optional February shore
school). $4,295 single/whole cabin. ASA Bareboat Chartering
Only: $2,145. Non-student: $2,095. Couples' discount: $4,295.
***Couple Definition: Two people who wish to share a cabin.***
Note: Two ASA Certifications are included in the price for each
Certifier. Additional ASA Certifications are charged an extra
$95 per Certifier.
Couples Pricing includes one set of course textbooks to share.
Additional course textbooks may be purchased.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund less cancellation fee for cancellations at least 60 days before
scheduled course/event. 50% refund for cancellations made
30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
Cruising
Multihull Certification (ASA 114)
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Students sail aboard 38' - 42' Cruising Catamarans. These are large
vessels with two inboard diesels, friendly but powerful systems. They offer
unique opportunities because of their size to spread the group and give people
their space while the Cruising Catamaran sails flat and fast! These are stable
snorkeling, swimming and diving platforms. Almost anyone can be comfortable on a
cruising catamaran!
The pre-requisite course for Cruising Multihull is Bareboat Charter Cruising,
ASA 104. Basic Keelboat graduates, ASA 101, may take Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 103 and Bareboat Charter Cruising, ASA 104 in conjunction with Cruising
Multihull, ASA 114. While we believe the best way to take ASA 114 is by itself.
We offer the combined certifications for selected students after telephone
interview. (Surcharges apply for more than one certification.)
Note: With St. Martin option we are also offering Advanced
Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) certification to qualified participants.
Not Currently Scheduled in British Virgin Islands.
2018 Schedule St. Martin
Feb 16 - 23: St. Martin option with ASA 106
Feb 24 - Mar 3: St. Martin option with ASA 106
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2018 on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
Course Outline: Cruising Multihull
Onboard: Safety
Orientation, Boat Systems, Reefing, Heaving to, Anchoring,
Cruising Tips, Navigation, Galley Safety, Meal
Planning/Preparation, Docking & Undocking, Setting Sails, Crew
Overboard Drills, Chart Problems, Emergency Procedures, Dinghy
Operation. Cruising Multihull students learn all aspects of
skippering a cruising catamaran. Emphasis is placed on boat
handling, safety, reefing and the differences between cruising
catamarans and their systems from large monohulls.
Boarding.
Board the yacht on the first day in
the afternoon. Set sail the next day after orientation. Learn
cruising skills while living aboard. Arrive back in port on the
last day and depart before noon.
Provided Each Week: All course textbooks,
exams and certifications. Sleeping berth, linens, towel,
snorkeling gear, all breakfasts and lunches onboard, plus one
dinner, beverages, evening tropical drink.
Not Provided:
Dinners and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring
beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including rain gear and a light jacket for cool
evenings.
Fees for (ASA 106) Cruising Multihull:
$2,195 single/shared cabin. $4,295 single/whole cabin. Couples'
discount $4,295. ***Couple Definition: Two people who
wish to share a cabin.
Couples Pricing includes one set of course textbooks to share.
Additional course textbooks may be purchased.
Non-student Auditor: $2,095
Non-student Auditor Couple: $4,095
With
St. Martin option we are also
offering Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) certification to qualified participants
for an additional $50.
Passenger Load Ratio is One Captain and
sometimes
One
Cook to six participants on Catamarans! Any exceptions will be
discussed in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund less cancellation fee for cancellations at least 60 days before
scheduled course/event. 50% refund for cancellations made
30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
Advanced Coastal Cruising Offshore (ASA
106)
Request Info
 Advanced Coastal Cruising and Destination Adventures
Offshore:
St Maarten (Dutch), St. Martin (French), St. Barts (French), St. Kitts (British) or St. Eustatius (Dutch), Saba (Dutch), St. Martin.
*Weather Permitting*
Textbook supplied, "Annapolis Book of Seamanship."
This
adventure has all the elements of a good ACC class and we will be carrying a
Spinnaker which we hope to use (depending on wind and direction).
Note: We are also
offering Cruising
Multihull (ASA 114) certification to qualified participants.
2018 Schedule
Feb 16 - 23: St. Martin option with ASA 114
Feb 24 - Mar 3: St. Martin option with ASA 114
Other Dates Can Be
Scheduled.
Inquire for 2018 on
Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Course Outline:
Advanced Coastal Cruising (Offshore):
Onboard:
Advanced Coastal Cruising participants arrive and
sleep aboard the yacht the first night. Navigational assignments
will have been assigned in advance. Precise itinerary is
somewhat weather dependent.
More Onboard: Safety Orientation, Boat Systems, Reefing,
Heaving to, Anchoring, Cruising Tips, Navigation, Galley Safety,
Meal Planning/Preparation Underway, Sail Selection and Setting,
Watch Standing, Night Crew Overboard Drills, Chart Problems,
Emergency Procedures, Passages With Dinghy, Unfamiliar
Approaches.
 Boarding: Board yacht (location to be announced).
Set sail the next day after orientation. Learn Advanced Coastal
Cruising (Offshore) cruising skills while living aboard. Arrive
back in port. Leave before noon.
Provided Each Trip:
All course textbooks, exams and
certifications. Berth onboard, linens, towel, snorkeling gear,
all breakfasts, most lunches, some dinners, all underway meals,
beverages, evening tropical drink (non-alcoholic underway).
This may be slightly modified due to
scheduled transits.
Not Provided:
Dinners and lunches ashore, extra beverages. Please bring beach
towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including rain gear and a light jacket or fleece
for cool evenings.
This may be slightly modified due to scheduled transits.
Fees for (ASA 106) Advanced Coastal
Cruising:
$2,195
single/shared cabin. $4,295 single/whole cabin. Non-student:
$2,095. Couples' discount: $4,295. ***Couple Definition: Two
people who wish to share a cabin.***
Couples Pricing includes one course textbook to share.
Additional course textbooks may be purchased.
Non-student
Auditor: $2,095
Non-student Auditor Couple: $4,095
We are also
offering Cruising
Multihull (ASA 114) certification to qualified participants for
an additional $50.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund less cancellation fee for cancellations at least 60 days before
scheduled course/event. 50% refund for cancellations made
30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
Big Boat Sailboat Racing
– No Caribbean Races Scheduled 2017
Request Info
Feb 29-March 7, 2016:
Heineken Cup: St Maarten. Sleep aboard
Feb. 29, practice from March 1-3. The Heineken Cup is from March
4-6. You can either fly out the evening of March 6 or stay onboard one more night and leave March
7. Selection by interview.
I'm Interested.
Feb 29-Mar 7:
Heineken Cup: St. Maarten
Closed
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Fees for Big Boat Sailboat Racing: Heineken Cup:
$1,895
single/shared cabin (Onboard). $1,379 Stay Ashore
Couples' Discount: $3,495 (Two people who wish to share a cabin.) (Onboard). $2,499 Stay Ashore
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund less cancellation fee for cancellations at least 60 days before
scheduled course/event. 50% refund for cancellations made
30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
Destination Adventures Sailing I - No Experience
Necessary!
Request Info
Destination Adventures Sailing on one of our boats is
just for fun with a flexible itinerary. You give us some of your bucket items. We skipper the boat. Then you enjoy yourself while refreshing and extending your sailing knowledge. Practice your sailing skills without pressure! We poll the group to better
meet your needs and expectations. While we are not necessarily
teaching, we will coach you on almost any aspect and let you do
almost anything in a participatory environment. Tell us in
advance what toys you may want aboard. This trip is for fun and
to gain more sailing experiences!
Not Currently Scheduled in British Virgin Islands.
2018 Schedule St. Martin
Feb 16 - 23: St. Martin
Feb 24 - Mar 3: St. Martin
2018 Schedule Bahamas
Mar 5 - 12: Bahamas
Mar 13 - 20: Bahamas
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2018 on Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Onboard:
Safety Orientation, Boat Systems, Galley
Safety, Crew Overboard Drills, Chart Problems (Optional),
Emergency Procedures, Dinghy Operation (Optional).
Boarding: Board the yacht on the first day in the afternoon. Set sail the next day after orientation. Arrive back in port on the last day and depart at noon.
Provided Each Week:
Berth onboard, linens, towels, snorkeling gear, all
breakfasts, five lunches, one dinner, beverages, evening
tropical drink.
Not Provided:
Five dinners and one lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring
beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average
temperatures including rain gear and a light jacket for cool
evenings.
Fees for Destination Adventures Sailing Monohull: $2,195 single/shared
cabin. $4,295 single/whole cabin. Couples' discounted price
$4,295. ***Couple Definition: Two people who wish to share a
cabin.***
Photo
Gallery
Shared "Kitty" Dependent Additional Costs.
Fees for Destination Adventures Sailing Multihull:
$2,195 single/shared cabin. $4,295 single/whole cabin. Couples'
discount $4,295. ***Couple Definition: Two people who
wish to share a cabin.
Shared "Kitty" Dependent Additional Costs.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund less cancellation fee for cancellations at least 60 days before
scheduled course/event. 50% refund for cancellations made
30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
Destination Adventures II - Skipper Your Own
Bareboat!
Request Info
We charter you a boat. You skipper the boat and wear the "Skipper's" hat. We assist if need be and show you a great time. This is a great way to take advantage of our thirty plus years of experience. We will show you places in the islands the charter companies either don't know
about or won't share with you.
Your personal itinerary is flexible. You plan with your family or crew. We are there to assist you, we are pretty flexible. This experience is valuable and a great way to refresh and extend your sailing knowledge while gaining more confidence.
Not Currently Scheduled in British Virgin Islands.
2018 Schedule St. Martin
Feb 16 - 23: St. Martin
Feb 24 - Mar 3: St. Martin
2018 Schedule Bahamas
Mar 5 - 12: Bahamas
Mar 13 - 20: Bahamas
Other Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2018 on Lake Superior/Lake Michigan.
Onboard:
Charter Company Orientation: Boat Systems, Galley
Safety,
Emergency Procedures, Dinghy Operation, Communications.
Boarding: Board the yacht on the first day in the afternoon. Set sail the next day after orientation. Arrive back in port on the last day and depart at noon.
Fees for Destination Adventures II Sailing Monohull:
Bareboat Chartering, Cruising Tax, Park Fees, etc.
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Gallery
Fees for
Destination Adventures II
Sailing Multihull:
Bareboat Chartering, Cruising Tax, Park Fees, etc.
Cancellation Policy:
Per charter company policies.
Sail & Dive
Request Info
Sail & Dive
utilizes big cruising catamarans or monohulls. You do not need
to be Cruising Multihull or Bareboat certified to participate.
You also need not be a diver to be on the trip because
we do not create
dive widows. We poll the group to better meet your needs and
expectations. Tell us in advance what toys you may want aboard.
This trip is for fun and added experience both above and below
the surface! Note: We are also
offering Cruising
Multihull (ASA 114) certification to qualified participants.
See Related Sail &
Dive Info
Not Currently Scheduled in British Virgin Islands.
2018 Schedule
Mar 14 - 21 2018: Multihull:
Mar 21 - 28, 2018: Multihull:
Other Sail & Dive Dates Can Be Scheduled.
Inquire for 2018.
Onboard:
Safety Orientation, Boat Systems, Galley Safety, Crew Overboard
Drills, Chart Problems (Optional), Emergency Procedures, Dinghy
Operation (Optional).
Boarding:
Board yacht after 4pm at
Charter Base, Marina, Tortola. Set
sail the next day after orientation.
Arrive back in port on the last day and
prior to noon.
Provided Each Week:
Berth onboard, linens,
towels, snorkeling gear, all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner,
beverages, evening tropical drink.
Not provided:
Five dinners and one
lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring beach towel, deck
shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average temperatures
including rain gear and a light jacket for cool evenings.
Fees for Sail & Dive:
$2,195 single/shared cabin. $4,295
single/whole cabin. Couples' discount $4,295. ***Couple
Definition: Two people who wish to share a cabin.*** Divers add
$129 for tanks & air.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund less cancellation fee for cancellations at least 60 days before
scheduled course/event. 50% refund for cancellations made
30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
Instructors
are ASA-certified, USCG-licensed captains.
No
prerequisites for non-student participants or auditors.
Women Sailing / Learning Adventures
British Virgin Islands and
Caribbean
Women comprise the fastest growing segment of sailors
for both cruising and racing. The lure of sparkling blue water on a bright
sunny day along with the peace and tranquility of interacting with the forces
of wind and nature to glide over sparkling water punctuated by the sounds of
waves has proven irresistible to
many female sailors.
Besides learning to sail, more and more women are taking the
additional step of learning to handle and skipper bigger boats. This empowers women to take
a weekend away aboard their own self-contained floating escape, interacting only
with those they choose to bring along, the vessel, and the forces of nature with
an emphasis on the wind and waves.
All of our programs are available with women instructors. We
are particularly proud of our most senior woman instructor, Captain Vicki Staudte.
When she is not sailing, she is diving, racing or volunteering around the world.
Meet Vicki.
Women's Courses and
Adventures:
Request Info
These classes are
also conducted in the summer on Lake Superior & Lake Michigan.
Fees Summary
ASA (101) Basic Keelboat, ASA (103) Basic Cruising & ASA (104)
Bareboat Chartering:
$2,195
single/shared cabin (may include 8-hour optional February
shore school).
Single/whole cabin: $4,295.
Bareboat Chartering Only: $2,145.
Couples' Discount: $4,295. (Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Couples Pricing includes one set of course textbooks to share.
Additional course textbooks may be purchased.
Non-student Auditor: $2,095.
Note: Two ASA Certifications are included in the price for each
Certifier. Additional ASA Certifications are charged an extra $95 per
Certifier.
ASA (114) Cruising Multihull:
$2,195
single/shared cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $4,295.
Couples' Discount:
$4,295. (Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Couples Pricing includes one course textbook to share.
Additional course textbooks may be purchased.
Non-student Auditor: $2,095
Non-student Auditor Couple: $4,095
With St. Martin option we are also
offering Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) certification to qualified participants
for an additional $50.
Destination Adventures Monohull:
$2,195
single/shared
cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $4,295.
Couples' Discount:
$4,295
(Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Shared "Kitty" Dependent Additional Costs.
Destination Adventures Multihull:
$2,195
single/shared
cabin.
Single/whole cabin: $4,295.
Couples' Discount:
$4,295 (Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Shared "Kitty" Dependent Additional Costs.
Sail & Dive:
$2,195
single/shared
cabin. (Divers: $129 per person for tank & air)
Single/whole cabin: $4,295.
(Divers: $129 per person for tank & air)
Couples' Discount:
$4,295 (Two people who wish to share a cabin.
Divers: $129 per person for tank & air)
ASA (106) Advanced Coastal Cruising:
$2,195
single/shared cabin
Single/whole cabin: $4,295.
Couples' Discount: $4,295 (Two people who wish to share a cabin.)
Couples Pricing includes one course textbook to share.
Additional course textbooks may be purchased.
Non-student Auditor: $2,095
Non-student Auditor
Couple: $4,095
We are also offering Cruising
Multihull (ASA 114) certification to qualified participants for
an additional $50.
Big Boat Sailboat Racing: Heineken Cup:
$1,895
single/shared cabin (Onboard). $1,379 Stay Ashore
Couples' Discount: $3,495 (Two people who wish to share a cabin.) (Onboard). $2,499 Stay Ashore
Cancellation Policy:
Full refund less cancellation fee for cancellations at least 60 days before
scheduled course/event. 50% refund for cancellations made
30-59 days before course/event.
No refund for cancellations within 29 days of course/event, although we will try to work with you.
ASA Prerequisites:
All Destination
Adventures
Sailing, Auditing and Sail & Dive:
No prerequisites!
For Basic Cruising:
Basic Keelboat or
Equivalent (Call for Interview).
For Bareboat Charter:
Basic Cruising.
For Cruising Multihull:
Bareboat Charter
For Advanced
Coastal Cruising: Bareboat Charter &
Coastal Navigation.
If diving:
Diving Certification. Call for info.
(Qualified students may challenge ASA
certifications. Call for details.)
Northern Breezes Sailing School
3949
Winnetka Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Call For Free Brochure (763) 542-9707
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