Teaching in the Delta !!!
We instruct in the best learning and most comfortable sailing environment in Northern California. 20 to 30 Degrees warmer than San Francisco, 10 degrees cooler than Sacramento. Conditions are very similar and reminiscent of being on "Drakes Lake" in the Virgin Islands! Learn in shorts and t-shirts, leave your foulies home! We are centrally located in a wide open area of the Sacramento, San Joaquin Delta about forty-five minutes from anywhere in the Bay Area, Stockton, Modesto, and Sacramento. Excellent Wind! Tides and Currents! Yet we are still in fresh water. Cruise to excellent restaurants, free overnight camping, aboard or ashore, swim, fish, picnic, get a tan, showers, hookups, and plenty of parking.
Annual Unlimited Sailing Program!!!
Costs: $995.00 for One Full Year of Unlimited Sailing!
Average 5 days of on-the-water instruction for novice sailors. Convenient and flexible scheduling year round 7 days a week!A unique program designed to maximize “hands on learning” with all the time you wish to play, practice, and refine your skills. The Goal is to become a safe, responsible, confident, happy Captain of a Catalina 22 berthed in the Delta. Enjoy sailing our boats at your leisure any time you want. Spouse, kids, significant others and friends are welcome! Includes all the instructions needed to safely and confidently, sail, motor, dock, anchor, etc., and have fun sailing for one entire year. Spend nights on a sailboat comfortably enjoying the quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Showers and restrooms a short walk away. Excellent restaurants and weekend nightlife just down the road. Explore the unique natural wonders and quaint rural communities of the San Joaquin Delta!
Teaching materials include The California Boating Safety Course, ASA Sailing Fundamentals text book along with a personalized log book and checklist. The year starts from the day your instruction begins.
Annual package members receive a $200 discount for Basic Keelboat 101 certification and testing! Additional class discounts offered for advanced courses to annual members.
ASA Certified Courses we offer:
Basic Keelboat 101
Basic Coastal Cruising 103
Bare Boat Charter Courses
Basic Keelboat Certification 101: $495.00 per person.
$295.00 for Annual Package Members!
Prerequisites: None
General Description: Able to sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. A preparatory standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required. Approximately 3 days on the water, plus a practical and written certification exam. Included is your text, log book and videos. Home study is required. Most of the instructions are “hands on” on the boats (Catalina 22's, which are the most popular boat in this area). The Goal is to become a safe, self reliant sailor fast! Convenient and flexible scheduling year round 7 days a week! Call 916 369-7700You will acquire and practice the following skills:
- Man overboard recovery
Teaching materials include The California Boating Safety Course, ASA Sailing Fundamentals text book and video along with a personalized log book.
Basic Coastal Cruising Certification 103: $495.00 per person
$100.00 discount for annual members
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat 101
NEXT CLASS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 21-22 & 28-29 CLICK FOR DETAILS!!!
General Description: Able to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. Approximately 4 days on the water, plus a practical and written certification exam.
- Motoring, operating and trouble shooting an inboard desiel engine
- Proper fueling procedures
- Moderate weather sailing skills including reefing and “heave to”
- Proper marine radio procedure and communication
- Proper Anchoring procedures
- Sail theory and trim
- Man overboard recovery
Teaching materials include The California Boating Safety Course, ASA Sailing Fundamentals text book and video along with a personalized log book.
101 & 103 Combo $895.00 per person • SAVE! $100.00
(Annual members, experienced sailors and groups, may receive additional discounts for a variety of program packages)
Bare Boat Charter: Class offered sailing from Vallejo Marina on a J-30 to San Francisco Bay with an overnight anchorage at Angel Island $595 per person.
We have also done this in a week long trip to the Caribbean and the Greek Islands for around $1,000.00 per person plus airfare and food costs.
From to Marina Del Rey overnight at Catalina Island $795 per person.
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat 101 and Basic Coastal Cruising 103
General Description: An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 to 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.We teach weekdays and weekends. We will make a schedule to suit your time and availability.
Our boats are berthed in the Owl Harbor Marina: which is about forty-five minutes from anywhere in the bay area or Sacramento.
• Directions to Owl Harbor
Day Sails, Mornings, Afternoons, Early Evenings:
Go sailing for a day of fun and relaxing with a Skipper to do all the work while you, relax, enjoy the scenery, wild life,, and work on your tan.
$195.00 per couple and up. $100 credit given towards any other program.
UNDECIDED?
Exploratory Program:
Two full days on the water with plenty of hands on instructions, demonstrations and boat time in order for you to make an educated decision to take advantage of our Annual Package or ASA certified courses.
Cost: $295 per person
$100 credit given towards any other program.Begin To Realize Your Dream!
(916) 369-7700
e-mail: martin@artefx.comWe do not offer any services for fees in any California State Park. However, if you are a Boy Scout, Big Brother, Big Sister or represent a recognized Non-Profit organization, PLEASE contact us for FREE instructions that we offer as a public service!!
Unmasking The Myths Of Sailing
“My Commitment to my students is open ended, I am available at any time during the year for additional instructions on an individual or group basis at no extra cost to my annual program members.”
Martin W. Dunn
3600 Granby Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95827“There are more efficient faster and economical ways to travel on the water, but none as rewarding as when done under sail... Now it’s your turn and I envy the start of your adventure.”
David Siedman The Complete Sailor
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowline. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
- Mark TwainMake Your Dream a Reality!
(916) 369-7700
e-mail: martin@artefx.com
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