moderate
5 days
Participants should be in decent physical shape, able to handle light to moderate physical activity, and comfortable on the water.
Join a personalized 5-day sailing adventure in Myrtle Beach designed for couples. Master advanced skills on a private liveaboard while enjoying scenic coastal waters and building lasting memories.
Embark on a unique 5-day liveaboard sailing adventure designed for couples, where you'll master advanced sail trim and boat handling skills together. Enjoy personalized instruction in a private setting, enhancing teamwork and confidence while exploring coastal waters. This immersive experience ensures you learn at a comfortable pace, making unforgettable memories on the sea.
5 Days/4 Nights Liveaboard $3900 per couple/pair $1500 per additional student 4 student maximum aboard Classes begin on Monday or Tuesday of each week.
Pre-Requisites: 101
INCLUDED: Instructional Materials, Testing
This course requires a non-refundable $500 deposit. Once received, all instructional materials will be mailed to you.
Final payment is due twenty-one (21) days before you arrive and is paid via emailed invoice.
Learn advanced sail trim and boat handling skills with your partner!
Our live-aboard couple/pair sailing lessons allows the two of you to immerse yourself in the sailing lifestyle. Each course you take will be private and allow us to focus on building your skills as a team, while also giving you opportunities for single-handed sailing. Hey, you have to sleep sometime, right!
Each course will progressively prepare both of you to confidently sail the boat in a coastal cruising environment.
Our 5 day, 4 night 102/3 has been created for a typical one week off from work vacation and allows us to work with you at a slower pace, assuring that you each are learning and, more importantly, retaining the skills and information.
ASA 102 teaches the beginning sailor the required skills to skipper and crew aboard a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. Gain "when and why" sail controls knowledge to improve your sailboat's overall comfortable-ness and performance. Depart, sail, and return with control demonstrating teamwork.
ASA 103 teaches the intermediate sailor the required skills to cruise safely as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat in near-coastal waters. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
• Motion Sickness Remedies. While most of our guests are fine sailing on the ocean, some are concerned about potential sea sickness or queesy-ness. We have seen Dramamine, Bonine and other medications, pressure point wrist bands, patches behind the ear, and more being used. These can typically be purchased at a pharmacy store.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and seasickness remedies for comfort.
Get to the dock ahead of time to settle in and review safety protocols.
Share your learning objectives with your instructor for a customized experience.
Drink plenty of water, especially on warmer days on the water.
Myrtle Beach has a rich maritime history rooted in fishing, shipping, and coastal navigation dating back to the 19th century.
Sailing Myrtle Beach emphasizes eco-friendly practices, encouraging responsible mooring and respecting local wildlife.
Protect your skin during long hours in the sun on the water.
summer specific
Stay dry during unexpected showers or windy conditions.
spring; fall specific
Enhance grip and protect your hands during maneuvers.
summer; fall specific
Shield your face from sun exposure.
summer specific