Description

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety, and seamanship.

Pre-requisites: ASA 101

This is a 2  1/2-day sailing training course conducted aboard a Beneteau 331 and/or Catalina 310. The primary emphasis in the training will be the hands-on skills needed to SAFELY and competently operate a sailing vessel of this size under sail and power. Sailing knowledge topics will be covered by pre-course reading assignments and during the classroom presentations and discussions during the course. 

We have 2 options for the class depending on your schedule depending on where you want to accomplish the half day.  The half day prior starts at 1 PM.

Certification at the ASA 103 Coastal Cruising requires achieving the SAILING SKILLS standards outlined in the ASA International logbook and a 100-question WRITTEN EXAM.  

Pre-Course Preparation 
So that you can achieve maximum benefit from both the classroom and hands-on training aboard the boat during the course, students are encouraged to read all the text materials provided before coming to the course. This will allow more time during the course to practice essential hands-on skills and for discussion and clarification of selected knowledge topics. 

We suggest you bring sun-block or some form of sun protection, hats, and sunglasses. We will have water on board, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks. Sometimes we can experience rain showers so I suggest you bring a rain jacket – just in case.  And for cooler weather, I recommend you wear layers so you can take a layer off or add one on to suit the conditions.