Welcome Aboard Paramour Sailing

A Bit About Your Captain

Paul Barnett, Your Sailing Instructor

Paramour Sailing was born from the love of sailing and is driven by a passion for sharing that love with others. Paramour Sailing is the fulfillment of Paul Barnett’s lifelong dream of opening a local sailing school. Paul has shared his knowledge and skills with hundreds of students over the past three decades.

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Paul boasts a wall full of regatta trophies, hard won through competitive sailing over the years. While he cut his teeth in the scrappy world of small boat sailing, for the last 7 years he has been more focused on sharing his knowledge and expertise using larger keel boats at the Perry Yacht Club on Lake Perry. 

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Sail Education: Paul has taught students of all ages from 8 to 88. He is proud to have overseen the certification of over 50 students as American Sailing Association Keel Boat Sailors, preparing them to take on coastal and offshore challenges. Many of his students have also advanced to  their ASA Bareboat Certification, which allows them to captain sailboats all around the world.

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Lori, his wife, is Paul’s greatest love- but teaching sailing is his other love, his Paramour.

Read about Captain Paul, American Sailing Association featured instructor.

Sailing Adventures

Whether you’re interested in trying out a sport for the first time or are looking to improve your skills in one you’re already involved in, Paramour Sailing offers various classes for every level of experience. Join any of my courses to develop your skillset in a professional and positive environment, and start playing today.

One-Day Sailing Class for Beginners

• Designed to introduce beginning and inexperienced sailors to the basics of sailing on a mid-sized boat.

• Six-hour day of sail instruction, which includes both outdoor classroom and on-the-water experience.

• Small class size of no more than 3 participants.

• Ideal for those who have never sailed, want to brush up on their skills, or complete the prerequisite for the American Sailing Association Basic Keel-boat Certifications.

• $225 per participant

Weekend American Sailing Association (ASA) Basic Keelboat 

• Two-Day ASA certification course

• Practice basic sailing skills, safety, weather, and learn advanced sailing techniques.

• Includes all ASA materials, instruction, certification testing, ASA registration, and 90-day ASA membership.

• Small class size

• Prior sailing experience or completion of One-Day Sailing Class for Beginners is a prerequisite.

• $545 per participant ($525 for PYC Members)

Private Lessons

• Flexible scheduling.

• Treating yourself and or your family to a fun day on the water.

• Work on specific sailing skills.

• Extra practice for ASA certification

• Check sailing off the bucket list.

• Practice on your newly purchased boat.

• $115 an hour with a three hour minimum with up to four students.

Zero to Hero Sailing Day Camp for Adults

• Four-Day camp designed for beginner and novice sailors.  

• Offered weekdays during warmer months.

• No prerequisites aside from some advanced study.

• Learn, practice, and advance quickly through Intro to Sailing up through ASA Keel Boat Certification.

• Practice and skill building using sailing and boat handling exercises.

• ASA Registration Fee, course materials, instruction, certification testing, and a 90-Day ASA Membership included in the course fee.

• Perry Yacht Club offers full use of the grounds for camping (RV and tent), cooking (kitchen and grills), and shower facilities for your comfort.

• $975 per participant ($950 for PYC Members)

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Reservations for all adventures require non-refundable receipt of full payment.

Sailing Adventures Schedule

Summer 2021

One-Day Sailing Class for Beginners

• Sunday, April 25, 2021  FULL

• Saturday, May 8, 2021  FULL

• Sunday, June 13, 2021  FULL

• Saturday, July 10, 2021  FULL

• Sunday, July 11, 2021

• Sunday, August 29, 2021  FULL

• Saturday, September 11, 2021  FULL

• Saturday, October 2, 2021

Weekend American Sailing Association (ASA) Basic Keelboat

• Saturday-Sunday April 17-18, 2021  FULL

• Saturday-Sunday May 1-2, 2021  FULL

• Saturday-Sunday May 15-16, 2021  FULL

• Saturday-Sunday May 22-23, 2021  FULL

• Saturday-Sunday June 5-6, 2021  FULL

• Saturday-Sunday July 24-25, 2021  FULL

• Saturday-Sunday August 21-22, 2021  FULL

• Saturday-Sunday September 18-19, 2021 FULL

• Saturday-Sunday September 25-26, 2021

• Saturday-Sunday October 16-17, 2021  

Private Lessons

• Private lessons are a great option to accommodate your schedule and sailing needs.

• Flexible scheduling (weekdays and weekends) is available to get you out on the water at a time that works for you!

Zero to Hero Sailing Day Camp for Adults

• Monday, May 24 through Thursday, May 27, 2021  

• Monday, June 14 through Thursday, June 17, 2021  FULL

• Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22, 2021  FULL

• Monday, August 23 through Thursday, August 26, 2021

• Monday, September 13 through Thursday, September 17, 2021

Ready for a Sailing Adventure...

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