Learn to Sail in Paradise

The south shore of Oahu is the perfect place to learn to sail. Whether you want ASA certification or to sharpen your skills, our classes will get you ready.

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"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea."
— Alaine Gerbault, French Sailor

Learn To Sail with American Sailing Association (ASA) Affiliate
Oahu, Hawaii

There is no better place to learn to sail than off the south shore of Oahu.  If you are looking to become an ASA Certified sailor or just more proficient in the art of sailing, our classes will get you fully prepared.

ASA classes are taught by certified instructors, guided by a proven curriculum designed to get you sailing safely and confidently. Perfect for sailing families, our classes are for students 10 years and up.

If you’re looking to be a more skilled sailor or captain your own boat, our classes will prepare you to follow your sailing dreams.

Review our available classes and reserve your spot today!

Learn to skipper a 20' - 27' sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
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Basic Keelboat Sailing

ASA 101

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. 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.
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Basic Coastal Cruising

ASA 103

Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
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Bareboat Cruising

ASA 104

Don’t want the books, don’t need the certifications? Just want to learn some basic sailing techniques and enjoy a day of sailing in Hawaii. Join our stress free basic sailing class and learn from our professional captains. Duration is 3 hours.
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Basic Sailing

not an ASA

Certified ASA Affiliate School​

Seas the Day Sailing School is an American Sailing Association affiliate school. Our classes follow the internationally accepted standards of the American Sailing Association (ASA) and are taught by ASA Certified instructors. 

Why choose an ASA Certified school? We follow a proven curriculum in a professional, supportive learning environment under the direction of certified sailing instructors.

ASA Certifications give you the knowledge and experience to be confident and safe on all your sailing adventures – whether you charter a boat from a local harbor, go on an exotic sailing vacation, or even buy your own boat.

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ASA Knots Made Easy!

Start learning today with ASA Knots Made Easy. As a sailor, there are just a few knots that will make your sailing life safe and fun!

Flexible Class Schedule

Only on the island for a limited time?
Our flexible class schedule makes getting ASA Certified in Hawaii the highlight of your stay!

Call 808-392-5708 for Class Schedule

Our Sailing Classrooms

The 39.3 ft "No Hurry "

Sailing Vessel: No Hurry

The 39.3 ft “No Hurry ” Beneteau Oceanic 393 Monohull is Designed by Bruce Farr from New Zealand for a fast, hull with a terrific, livable interior in the Beneteau tradition. Three comfortable double staterooms with lots of opening ports and hatches.

Want to get your sea legs?

Spend the day with us on a Sail and Snorkel Adventure or a Sunset Sail off the shore of Waikiki.

Seas the Day Charter Site