ASA 101/103 Keelboat & Coastal Cruising Class
ANSA teaches ASA 101 Basic Keelboat and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising as a combined class. The class is taught on the water (OTW) and offers 6 days of sailing. The class will be taught on Martha Jean or similar boat. If you already have ASA 101 certification and just require ASA 103 or have any other questions please email the Rear Commodore for Training (training@ansa.org).
As a 101/103 student, you are trained to crew an inboard auxiliary powered sailing vessel on local waters (Magothy River, Chesapeake Bay) during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions. This class focuses on teaching while sailing versus classroom lectures. To make this possible, the student is expected to study independently, read the textbook, watch online videos and practice knots, etc. between classes.
PREREQUISITES:
Physically capable of performing duties under conditions presented.
ANSA Membership – Included
ASA (American Sailing Association) Membership – Included
TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
ASA Logbook – Included
Sailing Made Easy by ASA (ISBN-10: 098210250X) – Included
Coastal Cruising Made Easy by ASA (ISBN-10: 0982102518) – Included
US Coast Guard, Navigation Rules: International-Inland, version M16672.2D
(https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navRules/navrules.pdf) – Optional
Chart 12282 – Optional
ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES:
- My first sail a free online introduction to sailing terms and concepts. Takes about 1 hour
- ASA Sailing Made Easy videos
ASA STANDARDS SUMMARY:
- https://asa.com/certifications/asa-101-basic-keelboat-sailing/
- https://asa.com/certifications/asa-103-basic-coastal-cruising/
USNSA SENIOR CREW STANDARDS SUMMARY – Optional
- In addition to ASA certification, you can optionally pursue the Navy Qualifications track which requires additional skills mastery and OTW (on the water) time requirements. Ask your instructor for details.
- https://www.usna.edu/Sailing/documents/lectures/navy44/STC_PQS.pdf
- A minimum of 32 hours underway on a watch of which at least 12 hours are under sail, aboard sailing vessel generally greater than 30 feet in length.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of personal and boat safety; general organization, procedures, and nomenclature of a sailing vessel and its equipment; rules of the road; marlinspike seamanship; and individual watch-standing positions.
SCHEDULE:
A schedule of all ANSA / ASA classes is available on the ANSA calendar.
The first 101/103 class is underway, ending in June.
The Second Class schedule is as follows:
July 21, 0900 to 1700 – OTW #1
July 28, 0900 to 1700 – OTW #2
August 4, 0900 to 1700 – OTW #3
August 18, 0900 to 1700 – OTW #4
August 25, 0900 to 1700 – OTW #5
Sept 8, 0900 to 1700 – OTW #6
COST:
$650 which includes required text, ASA membership and certifications and ANSA membership (single). If already a current and paid ANSA member then subtract $65 from the cost ($585). Your spot in the class is not guaranteed until payment is received.
REGISTRATION:
Please complete online Registration Form.
Pay with PAYPAL below or mail a check (details on registration form)
CONTACTS:
Email the Rear Commodore for Training (training@ansa.org) with any questions.
