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Windsong conducts sailing programs for the Parks and Recreation Service as an adult sport and recreation training facility on Lake Lanier. Our main focus is sailing recreation and access to boating for the adult community.

Not all students desire certification and that's okay with us, but for those who do, it is strongly encouraged.

Some students come to escape and merely enjoy the fun of sailing while many others come to pursue certification. At Windsong we offer both options!

To offer the most affordable and attractive programs possible, the cost of certification is not included in our fees, since there are many students who only come to learn are not interested in the certification option. 

Those who do desire certification can elect to take the Written Exam at anytime during their training for a nominal $70 testing fee.

American Sailing Association (ASA) certification consists of a written exam followed by demonstration of skills, knowledge and abilities on-the-water, which can be scheduled during the any of our public 2 hr sailing instructional outings with other students.

Written exams are available for following programs for an additional $70.

• Basic Keelboat Sailing 101 (*See Pricing Note Below)
• Basic Coastal Cruising 103
• Bareboat Chartering 104
• Coastal Navigation 105
• Advanced Coastal Cruising 106

The On-The-Water sailing skills required for certification are demonstrated during the regular scheduled Sailing Outings or coastal trip.

This provides the greatest range of flexible options to meet your needs!

NOTES:
*Beginning October 1st 2007, when you complete an A.S.A. Basic Keelboat Certification, a $39 one-time "Certification Fee" will added to the cost of the exam cost.  This fee is passed along to A.S.A. to provide A.S.A membership and free subscriptions to Sailing and American Sailing Journal.  Additionally each student will receive a certification card and online account in addition to valuable discount coupons good for marine goods at local marine stores.  A.S.A. will in turn establish an online database file for each student so that they can monitor and maintain their personal information in addition to certification data as they continue their education and log sailing experience.  This database will be available to charter companies as a means to verify customer certifications and sailing resumes.