ASA Sailing School

ASA COURSES

ASA 101 & 103

These are the foundational sailing courses all sailors need. The 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing course, is obviously the basics. You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Also, you will be taught basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. The 103 Basic Coastal Cruising course focuses on knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, b1asic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather forecast interpretation, safety and seamanship.

INSTRUCTOR FEE:

$225 / day, $100 / per person

ASA 101, 103 & 104

This is the complete bareboat chartering package. This includes the entire curriculum of the ASA 101 and 103, as well as the 104. You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat or cat of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. You will be instructed on provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, multiple-anchor mooring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.

INSTRUCTOR FEE:

$225 / day, $100 / per person

ASA 114

An advanced cruising standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper and crew of a 30-50 foot multihull sailboat by day in coastal waters. The standard includes those skills unique to a 30-50 foot multihull. Offered as a weekend charter on select weekends and as needed. Please contact us to set up your certification.

INSTRUCTOR FEE:

$225 / day, $100 / per person