Sailing School Schedule

Revised: October 2020
We will always schedule a class at your convenience, for two students. All classes must have at least two students in it for the class to go on. If there is only one student signed up, the class will be cancelled and you will have one year to reschedule.

ASA 101: Oct 17-18; Oct 24-25, Nov 1-2; Nov 7-8; Nov 14-15; Nov 21-22; Dec 1-2; Dec 5-6; Dec 12-13; Dec 19-20; Jan 4-5; Jan 15-16; Jan 23-24; Jan 30-31

ASA 103: Oct 19-20; Oct 26-27; Nov 3-4; Nov 9-10; Nov 16-17; Dec 3-4; Dec 7-8; Dec 14-15; Jan 6-7; Jan 17-18

ASA 104: Oct 21-22; Oct 28-29; Nov 5-6; Nov 11-12; Nov 18-19; Dec 5-6; Dec 9-10; Dec 16-17; Jan 8-9; Jan 19-20

ASA 101-104: Oct 17-22; Oct 24-29; Nov 1-6; Nov 7-12; Nov 14-19; Dec 1-6; Dec 5-10; Dec 12-17; Jan 4-9; Jan 15-20

ASA 104/114 combo: Oct 21-23; Nov 5-7; Nov 11-13; Nov 18-20; Dec 5-7; Dec 16-18; Jan 8-10; Jan 19-21

ASA 105:

ASA 106:

ASA 111:

ASA 114: Oct 23-24; Nov 7-8; Nov 20-21; Dec 7-8; 18-19; Jan 10-11; Jan 21-22

ASA 118:

Power School Curriculum

Revised: August 2018

Earn Power Boat Certification with the Recreational Power Boat Association

Join our powerboating classes now at Cruising Florida Powerboat Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida.


Twin Inboard Drives

Twin Inboard Drives are two independent, side-by-side engines within a single boat and are very effective in close quarters. This effective twin drive setup uses two inboard engines, two propellers and two rudders.

• 37ft Fontaine Pajot Power Catamaran "Sweet Caroline" or "Exhale"
• Weekday - $995.50; Weekend/Holiday - $1285.25
• Captain Rate: $185.00
• A $125 processing fee will be added per person if taking RPBA Certification.


Stern Drives/Outboards

Stern Drives / Outboard's are the majority of powerboats. Stern Drives are also called Inboard / Outboard (I / O). Unlike the Twin or Single Inboard which has a propeller set at a fixed angle and must rely on a rudder for turning, these engine types steer by pivoting the propeller to the right or left. Stern Drives and Outboards can also be tilted up or down to trim the boat. In the case of the Outboard, the entire engine pivots, while in the case of the Stern Drive or I / O, the "Inboard" engine remains in place while the "Outboard" stern drive unit, mounted on the outside of the transom, pivots. With either engine, the propeller wash is directed to the right or left and the water flow, known as directed thrust, forces the boat to turn.

• 2019 Sea Pro 248 DLX
• Day: $595
• Captain Rate: $185
• A $125 processing fee will be added per person if taking RPBA Certification.