Zero to Hero Sailing Day Camp for Adults at PYC: This four day camp is designed to fast track a beginner sailor from Introduction to Sailing through ASA 101 Certification. The final skills test is the Crew Overboard Procedure where recovery of a sailor in the water makes the skipper a hero. Normally, the Intro to Sailing Class and the ASA 101 Certification Class are a total of three days, the additional day builds confidence through fun skill building activities. Zero to Hero is offered during weekdays. The cost of $980 per student (PYC Members $960)  includes four days of instruction, all ASA 101 materials and registrations, and full use of the Perry Yacht Club campground and facilities.

One-Day Sailing Class for Beginners at PYC Offered Saturdays or Sundays: The purpose of this class is to introduce beginning and inexperienced sailors to the basics of sailing on a mid-sized boat. Safety and fun are emphasized. This course will be taught on a Catalina 22. Students will benefit from a small class size of up to 4 people from no more than 2 households.* This course is an ideal prerequisite to American Sailing Association Basic Keelboat Certification 101. The cost is $245 per student for approximately seven hours of both classroom and on the water instruction.  Skills, terms, and safety procedures are introduced in the outdoor classroom and later applied on board in real wind and water conditions.

Weekend American Sailing Association (ASA) Basic Keelboat Classes at PYC: In this ASA 101 Certification course you will practice basic sailing skills, safety, weather, and learn advanced sailing techniques and nautical skills. The fee of $565 ($545 for PYC members) includes two days of instruction, ASA textbook, ASA Logbook, certification testing, ASA Registration, and a 90 day ASA membership. Prior sailing experience is a prerequisite.  All new sailors can prepare for this class by taking the One-Day Sailing Class for Beginners and/or private lessons.  ASA Certifications open the world of cruising and chartering in locations around the world.  

Intro to Cruising- New in 2024! Prerequisite: ASA 101- Intro to Cruising will present more advanced skills to navigate, manage the sail inventory, trim for speed, live aboard for an extended time on a charter or your own cruising sailboat. This is a one-day class aboard our 32-foot flagship Time Out, which is a Hunter 326.  The cost is $270 per student ($250 for PYC Members). You will be on board all day.  Class will be begin below deck as we prepare for our journey around the lake.  You’ll bring your lunch which we will eat at anchor. (This is NOT a certification class.)