New England Sailing Center  (NESC). Sailing school in Newport, RI.

Specials & Events

NESC is pleased to offer students and guests the following limited time and limited opening specials. We hope you can take advantage and we would encourage you to check back often as we update our specials frequently based on availability in our courses.

Many of these specials are available for a limited time and for a limited number of offerings. Contact us to check availability and to schedule your course.

Specials & Events

Special Course Offerings
New England Sailing Center (NESC)
Expand your sailing experience with these unique events.

NESC is pleased to offer these specials.

These opportunities can fill up quickly so contact us for additional
information or scheduling assistance.


2026 Early Bookings

  • 10% Early booking discounts available through December 31, 2025


ASA 108 Offshore Passage Making Course

  • Course Overview
  • May 9-21; training on catamarans and monohulls available.
  • Certification: ASA 108 Offshore Passage Making
  • Pre-requisite: ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising
  • Tuition: $3,495 – 10% early booking


ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising

  • Course Overview
  • June 15-20, 2026
  • Training Catamaran: Astrea 42
  • Certification: ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising; ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising
  • Pre-requisite: ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising; 105 Coastal Navigation
  • Tuition: $2,795pp – 10% early booking


Accelerated Bareboat Cruising – monohull

  • Course Overview
  • May 30 – June 5, 2026; June 6 – June 12, 2026
  • Training Monohull: Jeanneau 41
  • Certification: ASA 101, 103, 104
  • Pre-requisite: None
  • Tuition: $3,695pp – 10% early booking


Accelerated Bareboat Cruising – catamaran

  • Course Overview
  • June 15-20, 2026
  • Training Catamaran: Astrea 42
  • Certification: ASA 101, 103, 104, 114
  • Pre-requisite: None
  • Tuition: $3,995pp – 10% early booking

New England Sailing Center (NESC)
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