Policies and Procedures

REGISTRATION - Full Payment is required in advance in order to confirm enrollment in any class. Payments can be made on our online booking calendar, in cash, check or credit card, in person or on the phone.

WHAT TO BRING - Students should dress appropriate for the weather. Proper attire includes soft-soled tennis or deck shoes (NO BLACK SOLES PLEASE). Sunscreen, Hats and glasses are a great idea. Dress in Layers and warmly. Foulies are suggested for higher level classes.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS - 7 Days notice is required for reschedule or full refund. If notice is given within 7 days of the class there will be a $100 per day re-schedule fee applied and you are no longer available for a refund.

BAREBOAT CANCELLATIONS - 72 hours notice is required for reschedule or full refund. If notice is given within 72 hours of the charter, there is a 50% fee for last minute cancellation.

MAKE-UPS - Students are encouraged to attend all of their classes as scheduled. If regular class times are inconvenient, private instruction should be arranged. Makeup classes are available if the student has given Spinnaker at least 72 hours notice and another similar class has space available. Makeup Fee is $100/per day.

COURSE MATERIALS - Cost of books, ASA certification tracking & certification tests are extra if you choose to get certified, which we strongly suggest.

LEARN TO SAIL GUARANTEE - A free makeup class is provide for any student who fails to meet the required objectives for certification. Students must have attended each scheduled class and taken all prerequisite classes at Spinnaker Sailing within the past 3 months. Make-up must be same level.

CLUB DUES - Members of the club have dues of $65/mo. Check out our CLUB PAGE for more information regarding our club memberships.

HALF DAY CHARTERS (Only available for MEMBERS) 
9am - 2pm
2pm - 5pm (6pm daylight savings only)