ASA 102, Keelboat Sailing 2
Able to skipper and crew aboard a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. Depart, sail, and return with control demonstrating teamwork.
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FIND A SCHOOLASA 102, Keelboat Sailing 2 Standards
KNOWLEDGE
Terminology
1. Define and describe the function of the following terminology and sail parts:
Standing Rigging
- Backstay
- Forestay
- Shroud
- Mast
- Boom
- Spreader
Running Rigging
- Boom vang
- Main sheet
- Jib sheet
- Traveler
- Jib lead
- Main halyard
- Jib halyard
- Outhaul
- Downhaul/cunningham
Sails
- Mainsail
- Jib / Genoa
- Batten & Batten Pocket
- Head/ Tack/ Clew
- Luff/ Leech/ Foot
- Bolt rope / Luff Slide
Other Parts
- Cleat
- Gooseneck
- Roller furler
- Shackle
- Telltales (luff, leech, in rigging)
- Tiller
- Wheel
- Winch & Winch handle
Crew Roles
- Jib trimmer
- Mainsail trimmer
- Helmsperson
Wind & Trim Concepts
- True wind
- Apparent wind
- Lift
- Flow
- Stall
- Airfoil
- Weather helm
- Chord length
- Angle of Attack
- Depth (camber or draft)
- Draft position
- Twist
Safety: Preparation & Procedures
2. Identify sources of safety information appropriate to your sail plan.
3. List the responsibilities of the skipper to the crew and the sailing vessel.
4. Identify proper crew and skipper preparedness for a day sail.
5. List proper safety gear for vessels approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots.
6. Identify the most common danger areas on a boat when sailing upwind, downwind, tacking, jibing, hoisting / dropping sails, docking, and mooring.
7. Describe under which conditions the boom, lines, sheets, and decks become safety issues.
8. Describe proper appropriate line handling procedures and use of a winch / winch handle.
9. Describe safe fending and procedures.
10. Diagram COB procedures including: Figure-8 recovery and Quick-Stop recovery.
Boat Handling
11. Diagram the proper course, list steps, and commands / communication for the helmsperson and crew when coming about.
12. Explain weather helm and how to control it.
13. Diagram and describe the steps for the helmsperson and crew when jibing.
15. Describe the advantages and challenges of steering with a tiller extension.
Trim Concepts
15. Define the elements that affect lift on sailboats.
16. Diagram the apparent wind triangle.
17. Explain the difference between the proper trim and course when close hauled versus proper course and trim for off wind sailing.
Sail Shape and Power
18. Describe the three sources of sail power: angle of attack, sail depth, and twist.
19. Describe two ways to increase or decrease angle of attack/sail power.
20. Describe the difference in sail power between a flat and deep camber sail shape.
How Sail Controls Affect Sail Shape and Power
21. List jib controls and describe impact on angle of attack, depth, draft position, and twist.
22. Describe the impact of jib fairlead position on telltale behavior and the flaw of “even break”.
23. List mainsail controls and describe the impact on angle of attack, depth, draft position, and twist.
24. Explain how boatspeed, pointing ability, heel, and weather helm can be affected by sail trim.
25. Describe the techniques for maximizing sail power in light air by adjusting sail controls and helm.
26. Describe how changes in boom vang tension impact mainsail shape and power when sailing on a reach.
SKILLS
Safety: Preparation & Procedures
27. Demonstrate proper use of a winch, winch handle, and handling lines wrapped around a winch.
28. Demonstrate a COB Figure-8 and Quick-Stop recovery in each crew position using proper communication and demonstrating teamwork
Boat Handling
29. Demonstrate proper technique to rig and get underway, stow and coil for easy release, and proper dropping and stowing of sails.
30. Demonstrate proper driver position and helm technique, including the use of a tiller extension.
31. Demonstrate proper tacking in each crew position including commands, pace of turn, handling the helm, and weight movement.
32. Demonstrate how to sail with the tiller tied off, using weight and trim at both full-speed and down speed.
33. Demonstrate proper jibing in each crew position from a broad reach to a broad reach including commands, rate of turn, handling the helm, weight movement, and proper exit angle.
34. Demonstrate how to come out of irons by sailing backwards and then backing the jib to exit the no sail zone.
35. Demonstrate how to heave-to so the boat will be self-tending, and how to resume sailing.
How Sail Controls Affect Sail Shape and Power
36. Demonstrate the use and impact of each jib control.
37. Adjust jib sheet and jib fairlead for optimum moderate air upwind trim.
38. Demonstrate the use and impact of each mainsail control.
39. Use the traveler to control angle of attack, power, heel, and boat balance.
40. Demonstrate the impact of outhaul tension on mainsail shape and power.
Upwind Sail Trim
41. Steer to optimum telltale performance to maintain full sail power and a consistent angle of heel.
42. Adjust sail controls and helm for optimum sail power in light air.
43. Adjust mainsheet, luff tension and steering (feathering) to depower and control heeling and helm in moderate and fresh conditions.
44. Demonstrate ways to depower with sail controls and with the helm.
45. Demonstrate proper puff response in moderate air and heavy air.
46. Steer upwind “in the groove” and on the high and low edges of the groove
47. Demonstrate the proper technique to set and shake out a mainsail reef.
48. Demonstrate the use of jib telltales for steering upwind
Reaching and Running Sail Trim
49. Demonstrate proper jib and mainsail trim on a reach, including the use of telltales and boom vang.
50. Change course from close reach to broad reach and back to close reach with trim to match.
51. Demonstrate understanding of sailing by the lee and avoiding an accidental jibe.
52. Demonstrate steering and trimming sails on a wing on wing course.
53. Demonstrate how to maneuver or maintain a steady course by adjusting sail trim and crew weight position.
ASA Certified Sailing Schools
There are 61 ASA Certified Sailing Schools that teach ASA 102, Keelboat Sailing 2
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All About Sailing School Wagoner, Oklahoma
(918) 407-3990 www.allaboutsailingschool.com/
Join us at Tsa-La-Gi Yacht Club on Fort Gibson Lake for the newest sailing school in Oklahoma. Learn basic sailing skills under the guidance of an American Sailing Association certified instructor with over 8 years experience teaching students from all over the region.
Anchors Aweigh Sailing School New London, Connecticut
(860) 514-0137 anchorsaweighsailing.com
At Anchors Aweigh, we believe sailing is a passion; it is more than boating, it is a connection with the wind and the water. We can help you reach your sailing goal, whether it be to sail on your local lake, spend a day on the Long Island Sound, race in regattas, or sail to the Bahamas.
Annapolis Naval Sailing Association Edgewater, Maryland
(410) 881-3050 ansa.org
The Annapolis Naval Sailing Association has been training sailors for over 50 years. Our membership is open to everyone. We believe in maximizing time on the water and emphasize safety in our programs. Continue to sail with us after your first ASA class!
Annapolis Sailing School Annapolis, Maryland
(410) 267-7205 www.annapolissailing.com
Very early in the history of Annapolis Sailing School we realized that the best way to learn to sail was by sailing. All of our instruction, whether introductory or advanced, reflects this commitment to hands on, experience-based learning.
Atlantic Yachting New York, New York City Area
(212) 518-4604 atlanticyachting.com
As Manhattan’s longest-running sailing school, Atlantic Yachting has 18 years of experience teaching children and adults in the Hudson River and New York Harbor. We provide top-notch instruction for all skill levels, but our specialty is teaching beginners. Whether in our weekend group courses or private lessons scheduled at your convenience, our entertaining, patient instructors are just as psyched about introducing you to their favorite pastime as you are about learning it.
Black Rock Sailing School St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
1-888-607-SAIL blackrocksailingschool.com
We at Black Rock are confident in saying that we are the Virgin Island’s Foremost Sailing School! We perform more thorough lectures and sailing drills than ANY other sailing school in the Caribbean, aboard some of the nicest training boats available – guaranteed!
Black Rock Sailing School – Boston Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 639-3061 www.blackrocksailingschool.com
Since opening our doors in 2008, we have been nationally recognized as “ASA Outstanding School” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (every year this award was offered) AND “ASA Outstanding Instructor” 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (x2). No other sailing school in New England has earned such recognition, and this puts our program in the top 1.5% of our competition world-wide!
Black Rock Sailing School – Warwick Warwick, Rhode Island
(401) 773-9990 blackrocksailingschool.com
Having earned national recognition as “ASA Outstanding School” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (every year that this award was offered since we opened our doors in 2008) and “ASA Outstanding Instructor” 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (x2), we feel that it is safe to say that we are “New England’s Foremost Sailing School!”
Bluewater Sailing Marina del Rey, Southern California
(310) 823-5545 bluewatersailing.com
Sailing lessons in Marina del Rey, the Pacific Ocean and beyond. In addition to our ASA courses, we offer year-round innovative sailing possibilities that are tons of fun with many opportunities to get out on the water and meet others in our vast community of sailors with all levels of experience.
Boston Sailing Center Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 227-4198 bostonsailingcenter.com
Our commitment to teaching sets us apart. Over 400 students learn with us every year, making the Boston Sailing Center one of the top adult sailing schools in the country. Yet classes on the water are always small, so you’ll receive highly personalized instruction. Our staff shares a love of sailing and you’ll find this enthusiasm in every class we teach.
Captain Stefan Yacht Charters & Sailing School St Petersburg, Central West Florida
(727) 409-5411 captainstefan.com
Locally owned in St Petersburg Florida, Captain Stefan offers affordable day sail and overnight learning charters to the many South Florida anchorages and marinas. Stefan’s coaching style is laid back with the overall objective of increasing your confidence and sailing abilities while having fun sailing.
Delmarva Sailing School Rock Hall, Maryland
(410) 810-4230 delmarvasailingschool.com
Take fun and informative sailing classes and enjoy just the right mix of education and fun that most students are looking for when learning to sail. Although our classes emphasize educational content, when the day is done you will likely find yourself in a fun location with time to explore and kick back.
Dillon Marina Sailing School Dillon, Colorado
(970) 468-5100 www.dillonmarina.com
Come to Dillon Marina’s ASA Certified Sailing School and learn to sail with the pros. We will provide you with the knowledge and experience to enjoy sailing the challenging winds of Lake Dillon, rated one of the world’s best sailing destinations. Our instructors have thousands of miles of combined sailing experience over decades of teaching and sailing professionally.
East Coast Sailing School Branford, Connecticut
(203) 684-3079 eastcoastsailingschool.com
Conveniently located on Long Island Sound and just a few miles from the scenic Thimble Islands, our USCG-licensed, ASA-certified instructors will share their vast knowledge and years of sailing experience with you. At ECSS, we do not just teach you to sail, we give you the skills and confidence to live your dreams.
First Reef Sailing Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 466-3317 firstreefsailing.com
First Reef Sailing is a sail training organization located in East Boston, Massachusetts that provides sailing instruction and certifications to sailors at every level. We strive to deliver high-quality sailing courses and experiences in a professional, modern setting in both instruction and equipment.
First Reef Sailing Smith Bay, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
(617) 466-3317 firstreefsailing.com
Welcome to First Reef Sailing, the premier sailing school in the heart of St. Thomas, USVI, offering a truly exceptional experience for sailing enthusiasts of all levels. With a legacy of excellence spanning 11 consecutive years, our passionate staff has been teaching students sailing in the tropics, creating unforgettable experiences on the turquoise waters.
Flagship Sailing School Ruskin, Central West Florida
(727) 946-6542 www.flagshipsailing.com
Florida Sailing and Powerboating School and Charters Sarasota, Central West Florida
(941) 500-2485 floridasailingandpowerboating.com
We have boats and instructing locations around the Sarasota/Bradenton, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, and Tampa Bay area including the Gulf of Mexico. Our sailing and boating waters extend over the entire Tampa Bay waters with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and points northward and southbound. Our beaches locally are known for their beautiful white sugar sand, amazingly clear blue-green waters, and often the area is top-ranked among popular destinations for travelers to west central Florida.
Go Sail – Flathead Lake Dayton, Montana
(406) 515-9585 gosailmontana.com
Go Sail, Sail, Sail on Flathead Lake in Montana. We have excellent wind daily from May to October, and our sailboats are comfortable fun boats to learn on and sail. Pine tree filled Wild Horse Island State Park and nearby islands are the cruising grounds.
GoBaja Sailing La Paz, Mexico
(949) 322-7006 gobajasailing.com
Visit the hidden gems of Baja California Sur and the Sea of Cortez! Discover these pristine, protected islands, jam-packed with marine life. Our all-inclusive sailing certification course involves living onboard for 6 days / 7 nights and includes ASA 101, 103 and 104 certifications.
Gratitude Sailing Institute Essex, Maryland
+1 410-726-4403 GratitudeSailing.com
Embark on a transformative sailing journey with The Gratitude Sailing Institute, where expertise meets excellence. As an esteemed American Sailing affiliate, we are committed to setting a higher standard for your sailing education from the moment you step aboard. Join us to experience a program embodying the key elements of successful sailing and seamanship – your personal safety, education, and enjoyment.
Griffin Sailing School Connelly, North Country, New York
(845) 688-2000 griffinsailing.com
Sailing the Hudson River with Griffin Sailing School (GSS) is time well spent. We offer training in inland, coastal, and offshore sailing, providing a broad range of sailing knowledge to our graduates. Whether you’re a beginner or a “salty” sailor, a cruiser or a racer, you’ll learn to sail comfortably and safely. We guarantee you’ll benefit from both the lectures and on-the-water training. We are a true sailing school!
Horizon Yachting Engomi, Cyprus
(+357) 70 070075 horizon-yachting.com
Horizon Yachting is a fully-fledged yachting company located in Cyprus, Mediterranean. ASA sailing instruction is at the centre of our activities, offering a wide range of courses from basic to advanced. Horizon Yachting is one of only few places in the region to take your ASA sailing education and probably the first one in Europe to offer advanced courses by the ASA.
Intelligent Sailing St. Petersburg, Central West Florida
(727) 688-3007 intelligentsailing.com
Cruise on our cutting-edge luxury yachts for personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to your skill level – whether you’re up for a laid-back “fun day” or aiming for advanced training and ASA certifications with our seasoned instructors.
Miami Sailing School Miami, South East Florida
(305) 333-4414 miamisailing.com
Miami Sailing School, located in the picturesque neighborhood of Coconut Grove, Miami, stands out for its unparalleled sailing conditions, personalized instruction, and experienced instructors. Our school is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a comprehensive and rewarding sailing education experience on the beautiful Biscayne Bay.
Myrtle Beach Sailing School Little River, South Carolina
(843) 241-6874 myrtlebeachsailingschool.com
Your goal is to go cruising, so why wouldn’t you begin your training with ocean sailing? Myrtle Beach Sailing School is perfectly situated to offer true coastal cruising experiences while you are learning to sail. Skills that you will need when it is your turn to hop aboard your sailboat, cast off the lines, and head south for the winter.
Naos Yachts Marina del Rey, Southern California
(310) 821-8446 naosyachts.com
The Naos Yachts team consists of offshore, coastal and dinghy racers, as well as long distance cruisers. Our instructors are all ASA certified and we provide instruction on brand new Beneteau yachts and Lagoon catamarans.
Nautical Arabia Academy Al Khobar , International
+966 500-636-005 nauticalarabia.com
Discover sailing excellence at Nautical Arabia Academy in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Learn from expert ASA-affiliated instructors amidst Khobar’s coastal beauty. Join our vibrant sailing community, explore the Arabian Gulf’s wonders, and embark on unforgettable maritime adventures. Master the art of sailing and unlock a world of endless possibilities on the open water.
New England Sailing Center Jamestown, Rhode Island
(401) 619-1697 nesailingcenter.com
Considered by many to be the sailing capital of the world, Newport-Jamestown offers unsurpassed sailing conditions on Narragansett Bay. Sailors in training enjoy their beautiful surroundings while cruising scenic Newport Harbor and the many lovely harbors throughout the Bay.
New York Sailing Center Brooklyn, New York City Area
(917) 331-8558 newyorksailing.club
We’re the ’boutique’ school, and since 1968, we’ve been giving you MORE of what you go to sailing school for! We offer courses from Basic to Bareboat and beyond. Coastal Navigation 105 is offered all winter, and our fun and comprehensive Start Sailing courses (ASA 101) as well as cruising courses resume in the spring.
Nockamixon Sailing School Quakertown, Pennsylvania
(215) 499-0335 nockamixonsailingschool.com
We teach and certify our students to ASA standards, and offer beginning and intermediate level sailing classes. By choosing Nockamixon Sailing School for your sailing education you can realize your dream of learning to sail. Our alumni charter sailboats in destinations all over the world, and many have purchased their own sailboat.
North Shore Reaching Carrying Place, Canada
(905) 259-7572 www.northshorereaching.ca
North Shore Reaching Sailing School is the premier American Sailing Association certified school in Canada, established in 2017 with courses tailored to meet each individual’s needs with flexible day, evening and weekend scheduling, on our boat or yours. We are ideally situated on Eastern Lake Ontario with access to a variety of cruising grounds including The Bay of Quinte and The Thousand Islands.
Northern Breezes Sailing School – Bayfield Bayfield, Wisconsin
(763) 542-9707 NorthernBreezesSailing.com
Northern Breezes Sailing School – Duluth Duluth, Minnesota
(763) 542-9707 NorthernBreezesSailing.com
Northern Breezes Sailing Schools Duluth branch is located in the exciting twin ports of the Duluth Superior Harbor. All of our instructors are licensed United States Coast Guard (USCG) Masters and American Sailing Association (ASA) certified sailing instructors. Classes are conducted on a fleet of well-maintained Hunter sailboats.
Northern Breezes Sailing School – Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota
(763) 542-9707 NorthernBreezesSailing.com
Northern Virginia Sailing School Woodbridge, Virginia
(571) 331-0901 sailnova.com
Northern Virginia Sailing School is located directly on the Potomac River in beautiful Leesylvania State Park, and is less than 30 minutes southwest of Washington, DC.
Outbound Sailing Lakeway, Austin Area, Texas
(512) 222-7245 www.outboundsailing.com
Whether you are interested in day sailing or have visions of chartering a sailboat in exotic locations our sailing lessons are specifically designed to prepare you to safely skipper a cruising sailboat with total confidence. Our class sizes are limited to a maximum of 2 students ensuring you receive a high degree of attention and personalization guaranteeing you will be delighted with the results.
Pensacola Sailing Academy Pensacola, North West Florida
(850) 432-3199 pensacolasail.com
Our award-winning instructors have been teaching people to sail on the beautiful Gulf Coast waters since 2001. We take your education seriously, but we understand it’s all about having fun! Our Buccaneer Sailing Club allows you to further your sailing skills, have access to fleet of boats, and enjoy continued learning opportunities through clinics and group sails.
Perry Yacht Club Meriden, Kansas
(913) 235-4104 www.perryyachtclub.com
Port Sailing School – New Rochelle New Rochelle, Long Island, New York
914-355-5400 www.portsailing.com
Port Sailing School’s, New Rochelle location is just 20 miles form NY City on Long Island Sound. We have confidence in you. After completing our 3-day beginner sailing course, you can skipper our boats at either of our two locations. Port Sailing rents more daysailers than any other NY area sailing school.
Puget Sound Sailing Institute Tacoma, Washington
253-383-1774 pugetsoundsailing.com
PSSI has one of the most complete and varied programs in the country. Classes can be taken in challenging Puget Sound or on one of our Exotic Sailing Vacations in the Caribbean, Sea of Cortez, South Pacific or Greek Islands!
Redbud Marina & RV Park Claremore, Oklahoma
(918) 341-5190 redbudmarina.com
Redbud Marina is the oldest ASA sailing school in Oklahoma. We are located on Oologah Lake. Not only the best sailing lake in the state, but Oologah is an easy 30 minute drive from Down Town Tulsa. We have the largest active sailing community in Oklahoma. Oologah Lake is the 3rd largest lake in Oklahoma, with 209 miles of shoreline and over 29,000 acres of water, there is not a bad day for sailing. Redbud Marina also sells and services sailboats of all shapes and sizes. Our staff has over 100 years of combined experience. We strive to help every …
Sail Away Sailing School Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 871-8101 sailawaysailingschool.com
We take pride in excellent customer service, conducting classes, cruises and coaching in Minnesota, the Great Lakes, and Caribbean. Lead instructor is Captain Joan GiImore, who holds a master’s degree in adult learning styles and has been an Instructor Evaluator for ASA since 2000, training instructors in the U.S., Japan and Caribbean. The former ASA Education Coordinator now serves on three non-profit sailing boards and writes articles for Sailing and other national magazines.
Sail Buffalo Buffalo, Western New York
(716) 432-6589 Sail-Buffalo.org
Our superior location by the mouth of Buffalo River makes Lake access real easy. Within 5-10 minutes departing from newly installed docks. you are under sail on the Lake. Our floating classroom is right by the dock ready when you are back for debriefing. Our instructors are patient, friendly and very experienced with any kind of weather situation. Buffalo’s summer season is famous for its variety of conditions, changing almost daily. The fleet of 13 boats ranges from small sailing dinghy’s to 32 Ft. Most of the beginner training is onboard HR 25’s, a boat selected for its sailing performance and large cockpit.
Sail Channel Islands Oxnard, Southern California
(805) 750-7828 www.sailchannelislands.com
COASTAL CRUISING AND BAREBOAT TRAINING in Channel Islands NationalPark. That’s what I do. That and cruises for up to four people just for the fun of it. In terms of ASA qualifications, I only do private lessons – just you and your crew. And if your crew is a spouse who just needs a vacation, that’s fine, too.
Sail Solomons Solomons, Maryland
(410) 326-4917 sailsi.com
Our racing and cruising and chartering experience enables us to target the training to our student’s particular requirements. We truly love our jobs, but we take our sailing seriously so you will be safe on the water.
Sailboat Shop Scorpion Bay Lake Pleasant, Arizona
(928) 501-7245 sailaz.com
The SAILBOAT SHOP SCORPION BAY – Arizona Sailing Headquarters at Lake Pleasant’s Scorpion Bay Marina! The Sailboat Shop Scorpion Bay has been serving desert sailors since 1988 and is YOUR ONE STOP for all of your sailing needs: Sailing Lessons, Rentals & Tours, Parts, and New Catalina Yachts Boats for Sale.
SailTime Sailing School – Houston Kemah, Houston / Galveston Area, Texas
(409) 500-SAIL sailtime.com/houston
Whether you’re brand new to sailing or a seasoned “old salty”, SailTime will place you at the helm of a beautiful new Beneteau or Jeanneau sailing yacht with confidence and competence. We teach all of our lessons on new cruising style sailing yachts equipped with all of the latest electronics and full featured equipment lists because we believe our students should learn on the style boats they are most likely to sail on in the future. Come let us show you how fun and easy modern sailing can be!
SailTime Southwest Florida Punta Gorda, South West Florida
(941) 210-0093 www.sailtime.com/southwest-florida
SailTime Southwest Florida is excited to offer our expert sailing school services to the region and beyond. Learn how to sail or expand your knowledge in beautiful Charlotte Harbor from our base in Burnt Store Marina, Punta Gorda, Florida!
Saipan Sailing School , Mariana Islands (CMNI)
+1 670-483-7901 saipansailingschool.org
Saipan Sailing School, nestled in the idyllic Northern Mariana Islands, offers ASA-certified sailing instruction for high schoolers and tourists alike. With a focus on maritime vocational training, our experienced instructors provide hands-on learning experiences in Tanapag Lagoon and beyond. Explore the beauty of the Western Pacific Ocean while gaining internationally recognized ASA certifications.
Seattle Sailing Club Seattle, Washington
(206) 782-5100 seattlesailing.com
Seattle Sailing Club is the home of fun, affordable sailing on the Puget Sound. As one of the most active and vibrant ASA certification schools in the country, our experience teaching sailing is second to none. The priorities for each course are simple: Safe, Fun, and Professional. Our staff of well-qualified sailing instructors are licensed through the U.S. Coast Guard and American Sailing Association, and more importantly are committed to helping you achieve your sailing goals.
Sonoran Sport Center San Carlos, Mexico
(+52) 622-226-0508 sailsancarlos.com
Sonoran Sport Center now offers two locations to take a sailing course. The Sea of Cortes in San Carlos Sonora or in the Maya Riviera of Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo. We have mono hulls and multihulls to choose from so sailing students can sail a variety of boats if they wish. Your instructor has 25 years of sailing experience in Mexico. The two locations we offer in Mexico are not only some of the most scenic destinations in the country but also offer some of the finest conditions in the world to sail. Coupled with the variety …
South Portland Sailing Center South Portland, Maine
(207) 200-1482 www.southportlandsailingcenter.com
Untie the dock lines and raise the sails! Jump on board with us this summer and get the sailing experience you’ve always wanted! Our comprehensive sailing courses are designed to get you the best possible results for your time and money. Our fun, entertaining, and qualified Instructors are American Sailing Association certified as well as US Coastguard Licensed Captains. You’ll find yourself with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot all types of sailing craft in no time. Our wide selection of sailing activities gives you a variety of fun options. While our diverse fleet gives you the ability to …
Spinnaker Crew Sailing Chicago, Illinois
855.SP.CREW.1 spinnakercrewsailing.com
Spinnaker Crew Sailing is not just a sailing school… But rather is a brand that reflects the idea that Freedom and Adventure are core tenets in our belief system. At Spinnaker Crew Sailing we strive to make our experiences fun so that they become indelibly etched into our memories.
Spinnaker Sailing – San Francisco San Francisco, Northern California
(415) 543-7333 www.spinnaker-sailing.com
Spinnaker Sailing has been in business for 35 years. and is located in one of the Best Marinas on the West Coast, South Beach Harbor. This location is perfect as the breeze is fresh, the water is flat and it’s only 3 minutes from the boats berth to our teaching grounds…no long channels.
St. Augustine Sailing St. Augustine, North East Florida
(904) 829-0648 sta-sail.com
From basic to advanced courses, we can help you achieve your on-the-water goals! Located at St. Augustine’s premiere marina, St. Augustine Sailing has immediate access to both river and offshore experience.
Swain Sailing School Tortola, BVI, British Virgin Islands
(800) 948-7245 swainsailing.com
Rob Swain Sailing School is located in Tortola in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. Founded 23 years ago by our lead instructor Rob Swain we pride ourselves in providing a complete experience. Whether you are learning to sail or wish to gain bareboat or coastal cruising certifications our ASA qualified instructors who are all experienced yachtsman and women will help you reach your goals.
Top Tier Sailing School Tortola, British Virgin Islands
(877) 250-6300 toptiersailing.com
An ASA certified training school located in the British Virgin Islands. Whether you are new to sailing or an experienced sailor looking to achieve specific ASA certifications, Top Tier Sailing School offers comprehensive sailing courses and a learning experience like no other.
Trident Sailing Academy Grapevine, Dallas / Ft. Worth Area, Texas
(210) 334-8600 tridentsailingacademy.com
At our sailing school, we provide a unique opportunity for adults to enjoy an exciting and unforgettable sailing experience. Our instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and are passionate about getting people out on the water to learn new skills and build confidence. We also offer opportunities for racing and fun sails so that our students can explore on their own after they’ve honed their skills with our expert instructors.
Wet & Salty Adventure Sailing School St Michael, Barbados
+1 (246) 231-8297 wetandsaltysailing.com
Wet & Salty Adventure Sailing School is your warm weather destination sailing school based in beautiful Barbados, where the water is warm and the winds are favorable all year round. Whether you’re a beginner or diligently working towards your next ASA certification or captain license, we can help you build your confidence and sailing skills on the water.
Windward SeaVenture Charters Kemah, Houston / Galveston Area, Texas
(281) 467-2279 www.windwardseaventure.com
Windward SeaVenture Charters has instructors voted “Instructor of the Year” in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2013 and they all are USCG Master Level licensed captains with over 30 years’ experience in sailing and teaching. We also offer you a discount on all charters you take with us for 1 year from your date of completion of any class with no monthly club dues or yearly fees. Our class sizes are limited to 4 persons plus instructor, so that you will have individual attention.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Congratulations! You passed your ASA 102, Keelboat Sailing 2 so which ASA certifications should you take next?
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.
RECOMMENDED ENDORSEMENTS
Once you have passed your ASA 102, Keelboat Sailing 2 you may find the following Endorsement Courses to be beneficial
The successful sailor will have the knowledge and skills to safely and competently dock and maneuver a sailboat under auxiliary power in a variety of conditions. Includes knowledge of steering and propulsion theory, wind and current, single and double-rudder monohulls, catamarans, safety precautions, knots and line handling, fixed and floating docks.
