Keelboat 1 - Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 101 is an introductory sailing course provided over 3 days on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm. We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.
Class Fee: $495
Veteran/Active Duty: $445
Please purchase the textbook in advance of the class so that you can begin studying and doing the exercises.
Refer to the full class description here and policies and procedures to view prerequisites and requirements.
You must be a member of ANSA to take a class. Membership fees range from $55 to $75 depending on selected level. Please join ANSA after your successful registration for this class.
Advanced Coastal Cruising
Sail with ANSA for 4 days, 3 nights, including 2 overnights down and up the Chesapeake Bay. We will go where the wind takes us but include sailing through the night at least one night or more depending on conditions. Sailors will provision, plan, navigate, stand watches and focus on safety and advanced sailing techniques. We will sail on a Dufour 430 sloop with 4 cabins.
The goal of ASA 106 is to enable sailors to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel from 30 to 50 feet in length in inland and near coastal waters (within 200 miles of shore) in any weather conditions on a liveaboard coastal passage of at least 48 hours underway, including a continuous underway period of at least 24 hours. We will remain within the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries for this class.
Class fee: $1,595
Prerequisites for this class include ASA 101, 103, 104 and 105, Coastal Navigation. If you do not yet have 105, contact us about tackling navigation in advance.
Purchase your text book in advance, view prerequisites and class knowledge and skills outline here:
https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/
There will be an advance Zoom session to meet up and do some planning and prep.
Close Quarters Maneuvering (Docking)
Learn to dock a wheel helm 30' vessel with prop wash and prop walk (no bowthruster) in a variety of conditions and locations.
This is a two day class. Class fee is $315.
You should have the equivalent training and experience of ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising, as a prerequisite. Additional class details and requirements HERE.
Please purchase the textbook for this class in advance and read the book to get the most out of the class time.
Sail with the ANSA fleet: Bay Flyer, Martha Jean, Allora!
Come out for a day sail and enjoy the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!
Skipper: Matt Gelfand
Bring a drink, lunch, and snacks and dress for the weather! Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime. Sailing gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe shoes.
The fee for a day sail is $60. If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option when you register.
Day Sail on Allora, a Catalina 30, out of the West River.
The start time for this sail may be adjusted based on the Sail Plan for the day.
Skipper: Chip Voehl
The fee for a day sail is $50. If you are a student this season and have not used your free sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option.
Day Sail on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, out of the West River.
Skipper: Jed Ziegler
With Skipper Matt Gelfand.
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