Become a J/80 Skipper
One Boat. One Curriculum. Sail Anywhere on San Francisco Bay.
The J/80 Sportboat Track combines professional instruction with required independent sailing experience. Train on the same modern J/80 while progressing from your first lesson through advanced Bay sailing.
The Complete J/80 Mastery Track
Instruction, independent experience and certification milestones.
Complete a minimum of 2 bareboat charters and earn 10 Sailing Experience Points.
Complete 2 additional bareboat charters and earn 10 additional Sailing Experience Points.
Complete 2 additional bareboat charters and earn 10 additional Sailing Experience Points.
*The program scope has changed. Confirm the final package price, inclusions and calculated savings before publishing this page. Required bareboat charters are not included unless specifically stated.
Experience Is Part of the Curriculum.
Each stage combines professional instruction with independent sailing before you advance to the next level.
J/80 Sportboat Club — Keep Building Experience
Continue sailing between classes, build Sailing Experience Points and connect with other sailors progressing through the J/80 Sportboat Track.
Individual Course Pricing
Individual enrollment is available for sailors completing the Track one stage at a time. Prerequisites and experience requirements apply.
| Course | Weekend | Midweek | Days | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA 101A — Basic Keelboat Sailing I | $750 | $700 | 2 | First Half |
| ASA 101B — Basic Keelboat Sailing II | $750 | $700 | 2 | ASA 101 |
| ASA 103 — Basic Coastal Cruising | $1,395 | $1,350 | 4 | ASA 103 |
| ASA 102 — Performance Sportboat Sailing | $1,095 | $1,095 | 2 | ASA 102 |
| High Wind Endorsement | $1,095 | $1,095 | 2 | Endorsement |
| ASA 104 — Intermediate Coastal Cruising (J/105) | $2,400 | $2,400 | 3 | ASA 104 |
Bareboat charter fees are separate unless specifically included in a published package. Sailing Experience Points may be earned through qualifying independent sails, club sails and other approved on-the-water experience.
Ready to Begin the J/80 Mastery Track?
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