ASA103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
Course Description
Duration: Two Days
Prerequisites: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 Certification: Learn to cruise safely as both skipper and crew on 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.
Topics:
- Gear and Equipment
- Weather
- Seamanship
- Chart Symbols
- Docking
- Man Overboard Recovery
- Reefing/Heaving To
The next course in the sequence is ASA 104 – Bareboat Chartering.
ASA Certified Instructors
Halcyon Sailing is an American Sailing Association sailing school. The Instructors have completed a rigorous evaluation process and are licensed by the USCG as Master Captains. The courses offered follow the curriculum developed by ASA