ASA 101/103 Keelboat & Coastal Cruising Class

ASA 101/103

ANSA teaches ASA 101 Basic Keelboat and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising. We offer a combined class over 6 Saturdays and also a weekend version of each class over a 3-day weekend. The class is taught on the water (OTW) and offers 6 days of sailing for both classes. The class will be taught on Martha Jean or similar boat.

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 – For your first class with ANSA, a complimentary membership is included.
ASA (American Sailing Association) Membership – Included with 101

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:

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.

COST:

ASA 101 – $400

ASA 103 – $350

Price includes required ASA text, exam, and certification.

Your spot in the class is not guaranteed until payment is received.

REGISTRATION:

To register for a course, please complete the online Registration Form.

Pay for your course with PAYPAL below or mail a check to: Treasurer ANSA, 6807 Crofton Colony Ct, Crofton MD 21114-3276

2018 Sailing Classes are currently full – Check our Spring schedule and watch your emails for future announcements!

CONTACTS:

Email the Rear Commodore for Training (training@ansa.org) with any questions.