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| To book a course - Check our Schedule of Classes. If we do not have a class scheduled to meet your requirements, please call. We schedule class times to meet demand. Chances are we can schedule a course that will meet your requirements. | |
| With sufficient lead time we can schedule parties of two or more at almost any time. Private schools can be scheduled at any time, often at short notice, subject to boat and instructor availability. | |
| We regularly and gladly take single students. Over 50% of our students travel alone. | |
| We require a 50% deposit to reserve your dates. We will accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express over the phone. You may mail us a check if the reservation is made at least 30 days in advance. Full payment is due 30 days prior to boarding. | |
| Upon receipt of your deposit we will mail your confirmation and textbooks. | |
| All tuition rates are inclusive - boat, instructor, provisions, running expenses for the boat, ASA course material, exams and certification fees. | |
| Textbooks are shipped U.S. Priority Mail upon receipt of deposit. Air and international shipping are available for an extra charge. | |
| Gratuity for the captain, for a job well done, is not included, and is typically 10% of your course fee. | |
| Prices are subject to change without notice. Confirmed booking are not subject to price increase. | |
| Cancellation Policy: The deposit and course fee is non-refundable, except: If cancellation occurs at least 60 days prior to the scheduled departure date a cancellation fee of $100.00 per person will be charged and the balance of your deposit refunded. If cancellation occurs within 60 days of the departure date no refunds will be issued. For this reason, we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance. We recommend Travel Guard's comprehensive Cruise, Tour and Travel Protection Plan. If you choose to decline the offer, you are assuming any financial loss associated with your travel arrangements. We will send you information on this plan with your course material, or see Travelguard.com. There are other travel insurance options also available. | |
| Transportation - For courses out of Ft. Lauderdale the nearest airport is Ft. Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport (airport code FLL). Students flying from overseas willmost likely find more flights into Miami International (MIA), although if you connect in New York, Atlanta, etc you will probably be able to get into Ft. Lauderdale. From Ft. Lauderdale to our marina is about 5 miles, and about a $15 taxi fare. Miami International is about one hour and approximatley $75 - $100 for a taxi. If you are more than one person you may want to check out. Supershuttle | |
| For our St. Thomas base you will fly into Cyril E King Airport (airport code STT) on the island of St. Thomas, USVI. From there you will take a taxi to our base at the American Yacht Harbour in Red Hook, or to your hotel. | |
| For our Newport location, we will provide directions if you are driving , or from many points in the northeast, taking the train. If flying, the closest airport is TF Green (PVD) in Providence, RI. This is approximately 25 miles from our base in Jamestown, RI (just across the harbor from Newport). Taxi fare should be approx. $50. |
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