Are you a sailor that feels the need to share your knowledge & love of sailing with others?
The American Sailing Association was organized to establish national standards for sailing instructor certification in the United States. We take experienced instructors and expert sailors and give them the tools they need to become certified sailing instructors.
ASA Sailing Instructor clinics test existing skills and knowledge while teaching a structured curriculum and proven presentation techniques.
Take the challenge and attend an ASA Instructor Qualification Clinic (IQC) this Fall!
ASA 201 Basic Keelboat IQC Schedule Fall 2015
September 11-13th, St Petersburg, FL
October 2nd-4th, Ruskin, FL
September 21-23rd, Key Largo, FL
October 10-12th, Kemah, TX
September 25-27th, Marina Del Rey, CA
October 22-24th, Oakland, CA
October 2-4th, Annapolis, MD
December 11-13th, Ruskin, FL
To attend the ASA 201 Basic Keelboat IQC you must meet the following requirements:
Are 18 years of age or older
Possess at least 3 years sailing experience
Have teaching experience or can demonstrate an aptitude for clearly communicating sailing concepts to the novice sailor
Are capable of performing the standards described in the official certification logbook.
Please watch this video before applying to the IQC program.
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