Winter Sale! – 15% Off Class Now Through January 31st
In this combination course, you will learn the fundamentals of sailing and seamanship, including knots, sail theory, and essential skills for safely skippering and crewing a 30′-32′ monohull sailboat.
By the end of the course, you will be able to read nautical charts, identify landmarks and navigation aids, determine the vessel’s location, plot a course, dock under power, take precautions in reduced visibility, and successfully recover an overboard victim. We recommend continuing with our Bareboat Course to refine your skills and gain certification for chartering vessels worldwide.
This is an accelerated course and not for students without previous sailing experience.
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 package:
Textbooks – Sailing Made Easy – $25.00 & Coastal Cruising Made Easy- $30.00
Logbook: $30.00
ASA exams: $30.00 each
Student Registration Fee – $39.00
Total Value – $184.00
Please come prepared by reviewing the 101 and 103 textbooks before 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 – Winter Sale 15% Off: $1205.30
- 5 consecutive days
- Monday-Friday
- 9:30am-4:30pm
ASA 101 course instruction will be held Monday through Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon, there will be a water skills and 100-question multiple-choice test.
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
**Cancellation Policy**:If your class is canceled due to rain or adverse weather, you will receive a full refund if you are not able to reschedule
- If you need to cancel your reservation for a class let us know **10-DAYS or more prior to your scheduled event and you will receive a full refund if you are not able to reschedule. •Cancellations less than 10-days prior to your scheduled event will result in a 50% charge of the full cost of your class. • Cancellations occurring less than 3-days before your scheduled class will not be eligible for a refund and you will be charged for the full class price.