Sailing Lessons in Kemah

Nothing beats the freedom of being out on the water sailing.  To many, sailing seems intimidating or out of the budget.  This can all be overcome with sailing lessons at Windward SeaVenture.  We offer sailing lessons for all, no matter your level of experience. We are an American Sailing Association (ASA) school, so you know you are getting the comprehensive knowledge you need that is recognized worldwide.

One of the first challenges is deciding which sailing school is for you.  There are many benefits to learning to sail with Windward SeaVenture.  From starting off learning on a boat with a steering wheel, shade and a bathroom, to sailing the Caribbean on a 45’+ catamaran, Windward SeaVenture can get you there.  Along the way you’ll get close personal attention in small, hands on, classes as well as alumni discounts on future charters.

If you would like to learn the joys of sailing in Houston or want a refresher, contact Windward SeaVenture to earn yourself a pair of sea legs or get the ones you already have back in shape. You’ll be glad you did the minute you’re out on the water.  Scroll down to see what classes we have to offer.  Personal custom classes are available upon request.  Call us or come by our office for a visit!

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Pre-requisites: None

Course Description: This hands on experience will help those brand new to sailing get their feet wet! You will be aboard a 22′ Starwind tiller sailboat with a captain that will go over basic parts of the sailboat and how to handle a basic sailboat.  This is not a certification course.

Cost: $150.00/person

Length: 3 hours

Pre-requisites: None

Beginner’s class for first time sailors or sailors who need a refresher on the basics.

This is the most important sailing class you will take.  The ASA 101 Basic Keelboat class will be the foundation for all your future sails.  At Windward SeaVenture we use 28’-31’ boats with a steering wheel for our ASA 101 class.  This is important because the reality is many of you want to learn to sail larger boats to take out your family and friends.  Windward SeaVenture gets you started there.  In addition to steering wheels, the boats we teach on have inboard engines, “heads” (bathrooms) and shade from the hot summer sun.  Watch the video to see what learning to sail with Windward SeaVenture is all about. Included in the completion of the ASA 101 class is a special online code for a FREE 3 hour Group Sail where you can practice your new skills.

Course Description: This is a beginners course for first time sailors, or those who want to revisit the basics. After completing this two-day introductory course, you will understand basic sailing terminology and know how to skipper a 30 foot keelboat in light to moderate winds. Since we use 28 to 31 foot pocket cruisers for this, you will learn how to handle a larger boat, preparing you adequately for more advanced classes.

Cost: $375.00/person (includes $39.00 ASA registration)

Length: 2 days

Pre-requisites: ASA 101 (ASA recommends you have 24 on the water practice hours before taking your 103 class and 80 on the water practice hours before taking your 104 class)

Course Description: This combination class will teach you the more advanced techniques of basic coastal cruising and bareboat chartering. Note that this weekend course takes a full three days including two overnights, and the introductory ASA 101 course on basic keelboat skills is a pre-requisite. On completion, you will be well versed in everything you need to know for a coastal cruise.

Cost: $875.00/person

Length: 3 days, 2 nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Pre-Requisites: ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat Certification, ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising

Course Description: Able to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.

Cost: $850.00

Length: 2 day course, 1 night

Minimum # of students needed for class: 3

Pre-Requisites: ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat Certification

Course Description: This combination class will teach you the more advanced techniques of basic coastal cruising and bareboat chartering on a catamaran. The course covers all standards required by ASA for the 103 and 104 class on a catamaran.  You gain the knowledge to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.  Note that this weekend course takes a full three days including two overnights, and the introductory ASA 101 course on basic keelboat skills is a pre-requisite. On completion, you will be well versed in everything you need to know for a coastal cruise.

Cost: $1,550.00/person

Length: 3 days, 2 nights

Minimum # of students needed for class: 3