ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising

ASA 103

ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising

Able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet 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.

ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat Sailing

Ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of ASA 101 Standard.

A minimum of 24 on-water sailing hours before undertaking ASA 103 

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

  • Cruising sailboat terminology
  • Safety equipment and procedures
  • Navigation and weather
  • Sail plan
  • Seamanship
  • Emergencies
  • Pre-departure check
  • Navigation
  • Steer and navigate under power
  • Steer and navigate under sail
  • Return to dock
  • Knots

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

$850 +HST 2 days/person

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