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Today's side deal realizes your childhood fantasy of playing with your toy boat in the world's largest bathtub: for $125, you get a two-day Sailing 101 class from Seaforth Boat Rentals ($272 value). Your Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101) course will supply you with the requisite literature–Gary Jobson's Sailing Fundamentals, along with a sailing instructor certified by the American Sailing Association, who will teach you proper seafaring practices and precise white whale harpooning technique.

Your two-day course will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a Saturday and Sunday, and will put you at the helm of a Capri 22' during moderate wind and sea conditions out in San Diego Bay. Prior experience is not required, as you'll learn the basics in a fun and excitingly hydrating atmosphere. Class sizes of three to four students will ensure that you get plenty of individual attention until you're ready to captain the legendary three-hour tour that will one day be commemorated in sitcom theme song. Completing the course earns you a Seaforth Sailing School Certification.

The American Sailing Association requires a one-time mandatory fee of $39 for the ASA 101 class. This fee will include a one-year membership to ASA, a certification seal, ASA Magazines, and an ASA-certified sailor ID card. This cost is not included in today's Groupon.

Reviews

Yelpers are setting sail with Seaforth Boat Rentals and give it four and a half stars:

• These guys are awesome to work with!! It's so easy to rent from them. All the boat-dock dudes are super friendly and laid back. – Jory J.
• All in all, it was a super fun experience. I even climbed to the front of the sailboat – Kristen M.
• Very knowledgeable, very helpful and they truly want to bring the sailing community together. The classroom setting is very nice and easy to find. Looks like I'll be sailing in no time! – ronda u.