BECOME A SAILING INSTRUCTOR!

Thinking about turning your passion into your profession?

Now’s the time to become an ASA Certified Sailing Instructor! At American Sailing Academy in Key Largo, we offer the Instructor Qualification Clinic (IQC), where you’ll be guided through the certification process. Whether you’re advancing your sailing career or looking for a new adventure, becoming an instructor is the perfect next step!

Requirements

  • Age: Must be 18 or older
  • Sailing Experience: At least 3 years of sailing experience required. Capable of performing to Standards as stated in ASA Log Book
  • Teaching: Must have experience, or can demonstrate an aptitude for clearly communicating sailing to the novice and advanced sailor
  • ASA certified: Must have the 101 Basic Keelboat level, or can challenge the written and practical exams at an ASA Affiliate School

Clinic Schedule (Request this year’s pricing & dates below): 

  • ASA 201 Basic Keelboat 1 Sailing Instructor = 3 days
  • ASA 203 Basic Coastal Cruising Sailing Instructor = 1 day
  • ASA 204 Advanced Coastal Cruising Sailing Instructor = 1 day
  • ASA 202 Keelboat 2 Sailing Instructor = 1 day
  • ASA 214 Cruising Catamaran Sailing Instructor = 1 days