ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising,
Everyday lecture starts at 10 AM. After a brief lunch, we will practice sailing on the water until 6 PM. Be prepared to sail in the light rain, wear non-marking boat shoes, and have your choice of sun protection and drinking water. We strongly advise the use of sailing gloves. Students can take or not take the written test on the third day after lunch. It is a hundred-question multiple choice answers test needed for ASA 101 Certification. Your skills will be assessed and corrected as the course progresses. The instructor will sign your certification in your ASA logbook upon course completion. All documentation will be filed with ASA for final approval, and the ASA will mail your sticker according to your level of achievement (please, allow time for processing). All documentation will be filed with the ASA for final approval, and the ASA office will mail you stickers according to your level of achievement (please, allow time for processing).
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
Able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet in length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety, and seamanship.
PREREQUISITES: https://asa.com/certifications/asa-103-basic-coastal-cruising/
ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing, and the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of that Standard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: A minimum of 24 on-water sailing hours before undertaking ASA 103
STUDY MATERIALS: ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy Textbook (not included in course fee) available on ASA website or make arrangements with the school.