ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat

ASA 101

ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat

Able to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds (up to 15 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of 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. Auxiliary power operation is not required.

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

No sailing experience required.

Sailing Made Easy Textbook - required to purchase from www.asa.com

  • Basic sailing terminology
  • Maneuvers and points of sail
  • Navigational rules
  • Aids to navigation
  • Safety gear and procedures
  • Rig/hoist/set sails safely and correctly, to obtain proper sail trim
  • Basic navigational rules
  • Crew overboard
  • Basic knots

This course is a day sail and will be run over 2 consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday) from June to September.

$750 +HST 2 days/person

  • 2 x Day sail course
  • ASA Registration and Logbook
  • ASA Certification Seal
  • Practical Exam
  • Written Exam