Welcome to the St. Louis Sailing School
The St. Louis Sailing School is St. Louis' oldest continuously operating sailing school. Now, under the direction of Capt. Bill Learn, we continue to offer the same high quality instruction and training to everyone from the beginner to the seasoned sailor who is striving to increase his or her sailing knowledge and skills. All of St. Louis Sailing School's instructors are certified by the American Sailing Association and each instructor holds a United States Coast Guard captain's or master's license. As an American Sailing Association affiliate school we offer our students instruction and certification in a number of ASA courses.
|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 6:30p All Aboard for Movie Night All Aboard for Movie NightLocation: The Shop Sat, February 4, 6:30pm - 9:00pm "White Squall" is the true story of a ship school called the "Albatross." The school is run by the captain, Christopher "Skipper" Sheldon and his wife, Dr. Alice Sheldon. In the year of 1960, the couple took aboard eight teenage boys from around the country for eight months of learning how to sail, be a crew, and respect one another. The crew goes through hard times and more laid-back times, but they must come together when a freak storm gets them in trouble in the middle of the ocean. This movie is appropriate for all ages. Feel free to bring your own bean bag chair! Cover charge: $3 |
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 St. Louis Boat & Sports Show St. Louis Boat & Sports ShowLocation: America's Center & Edward Jones Dome Wed, February 8, 2:00pm - Sun, February 12, 5:00am Join Us at the St. Louis Boat & Sports Show for 5 days of outdoor fun! Whether you're an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, this is YOUR show! The annual 5-day event turns America's Center & Edward Jones Dome into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun -- the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See nearly one thousand boats -- from fishing to cruising to family fun there are boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget. Browse specialty booths showcasing the latest in boating, fishing and hunting gear. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There's really no better place to shop, compare and save!
| 9 St. Louis Boat & Sports Show St. Louis Boat & Sports ShowLocation: America's Center & Edward Jones Dome Thu, February 9, 2:00pm - Sun, February 12, 5:00am Join Us at the St. Louis Boat & Sports Show for 5 days of outdoor fun! Whether you're an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, this is YOUR show! The annual 5-day event turns America's Center & Edward Jones Dome into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun -- the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See nearly one thousand boats -- from fishing to cruising to family fun there are boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget. Browse specialty booths showcasing the latest in boating, fishing and hunting gear. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There's really no better place to shop, compare and save!
| 10 St. Louis Boat & Sports Show St. Louis Boat & Sports ShowLocation: America's Center & Edward Jones Dome Fri, February 10, 2:00pm - Sun, February 12, 5:00am Join Us at the St. Louis Boat & Sports Show for 5 days of outdoor fun! Whether you're an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, this is YOUR show! The annual 5-day event turns America's Center & Edward Jones Dome into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun -- the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See nearly one thousand boats -- from fishing to cruising to family fun there are boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget. Browse specialty booths showcasing the latest in boating, fishing and hunting gear. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There's really no better place to shop, compare and save!
| 11 St. Louis Boat & Sports Show St. Louis Boat & Sports ShowLocation: America's Center & Edward Jones Dome Sat, February 11, 2:00pm - Sun, February 12, 5:00am Join Us at the St. Louis Boat & Sports Show for 5 days of outdoor fun! Whether you're an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, this is YOUR show! The annual 5-day event turns America's Center & Edward Jones Dome into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun -- the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See nearly one thousand boats -- from fishing to cruising to family fun there are boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget. Browse specialty booths showcasing the latest in boating, fishing and hunting gear. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There's really no better place to shop, compare and save!
|
12 St. Louis Boat & Sports Show St. Louis Boat & Sports ShowLocation: America's Center & Edward Jones Dome Sun, February 12, 2:00pm - Sun, February 12, 5:00am Join Us at the St. Louis Boat & Sports Show for 5 days of outdoor fun! Whether you're an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, this is YOUR show! The annual 5-day event turns America's Center & Edward Jones Dome into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun -- the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See nearly one thousand boats -- from fishing to cruising to family fun there are boats for every activity, lifestyle and budget. Browse specialty booths showcasing the latest in boating, fishing and hunting gear. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There's really no better place to shop, compare and save!
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 10a Saturday Boat Service Seminars - Plastic Kayak Repairs & Maintenance Saturday Boat Service Seminars - Plastic Kayak Repairs & MaintenanceLocation: SLSP Shop Sat, February 18, 10:00am - 11:00am Saturday Seminars with Larry, 10-11am here at the Shop. Perfect for those thinking about doing it yourself, here are the classes to get you started: Each class is $20 per person. This class will receive a Kayak Repair Kit, over a $50 value! To attend, you must register in advance online or call (314) 298-0411. |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Basic Keelboat Sailing, ASA 101, is the introductory course which teaches the fundamentals of sailing a small (20 to 30 ft.) sailboat. The course begins with a classroom session in the evening to cover terminology and fundamentals. The student then receives two days of on the water instruction and practice to develop their basic sailing skills.
Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 103, is for the intermediate of experienced sailor who wants to learn the fundamentals of daytime cruising in coastal waters. Again the course begins with a classroom session to discuss the basics of cruising, then two days of on water instruction. The topics covered in this course include Skipper and crew duties, effective use of the VHF radio, obtaining accurate weather forecasts, proper sail combinations for conditions, docking, undocking and picking up a mooring, man overboard procedures, and an introduction to navigational chart reading.
Bareboat Chartering, ASA 104, this is an advanced class for individuals with cruising experience. It is a live aboard course of about a week usually conducted on a chartered thirty-five to fifty foot vessel sailing by day in coastal waters and anchoring or mooring at night. The instruction includes cruise planning, provisioning, galley procedures, anchoring and mooring, required and recommended safety equipment, and boat systems and daily maintenance procedures.
Coastal Navigation, ASA 105, this is a classroom course consisting of 35+ hours of instruction and practical applications designed to teach the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. In addition to the classroom study and exercises significant home study is required to master this course.
In addition to these American Sailing Association certification courses St. Louis Sailing School offers classes in small boat sailing for individuals who prefer boats under eighteen feet. Also private lessons can be arranged for the sailor who wants additional instruction in general or one who is working on mastering specific sailing skills.
