ASA 101 & 103
Join us for a Basic Keelboat and Basic Coastal Cruising Combination Course!
In this combination course, we will teach you the fundamentals of sailing and seamanship, go over knots, sail theory, and other topics to give you the skills and confidence you need to safely skipper and crew a 30′-32′ monohull sailboat in light to moderate wind and sea conditions on lakes or other protected bodies of water. We will then expand your sail training, coaching you in how to skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 32′-36′ during daylight hours in moderate to strong wind and sea conditions. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to read a nautical chart and identify corresponding landmarks and aids to navigation, determine the vessel’s location, plot a course to steer, properly dock the vessel under motor power, take appropriate precautions when sailing under reduced visibility, and successfully recover an overboard victim. We recommend that students continue on to take our Bareboat Course to refine their skills and become certified to charter vessels worldwide.
Topics Covered
| Sailing Theory | Wheel Steering |
| Safety Gear Points of Sailing Knots Tacking & Jibing Crew Responsibilities Helmsmanship & Commands Getting Underway & Making Sail Sail Trimming Securing the Boat Nautical Terminology Finding & Reading the Wind Direction Mechanics of Rig & Sail Reefing Navigation Rules |
Maneuvering Under Power Docking and Tight-quarters Plumbing and Electrical Systems Steering systems Diesel engine operation Managing Heel & Weather Helm Sail selection and shape Emergency Tiller Usage Crew Overboard Recovery Procedures VHF Marine Radio Usage Safety Equipment Regulations Safety Gear Use Anchorages and anchoring Review points of sail Gybing and Tacking review Reefing Underway Navigation Rules Reading a Nautical Chart Rules of the Road Determining position and plotting a course Heavy weather techniques Heaving To Diesel Engine Operation and Troubleshooting |
Included in the Certification Package:
Textbooks – Sailing Made Easy – $25.00 & Coastal Cruising Made Easy- $30.00
Log book: $30.00
ASA exams: $30.00 each
Student Registration Fee – $39.00
Total Value – $184.00
This is an accelerated course and not for students without previous sailing experience.
Please come prepared by reviewing the 101 and 103 textbooks prior to the course and doing the practice quizzes attached to the confirmation email. Textbooks can be picked up at the office during business hours or mailed by request.
Format:
- $1418 per person
- 5 consecutive days
- Monday-Friday
- 9:30am-4:30pm
ASA 101 course instruction will be held Monday through Wednesday. There will be a water skills and 100-question multiple choice test on Wednesday afternoon.
ASA 103 course instruction will be held Thursday-Friday. There will be a water skills and 100-question multiple choice test on Friday afternoon.
Prerequisite: No certifications are required, but previous sailing experience is required. This is an accelerated course and moves at a very quick pace.
*Please note that we need at least three students signed up to confirm a class. Private instruction is available, please call our office at 831-423-7245 to discuss options. Students must be at least 18 years old or must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
ASA CERTIFICATIONS: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat & ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising