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.
Day Sail on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, out of the West River.
The start time for this sail may be adjusted based on the Sail Plan for the day.
Skipper: Scott Johnson
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 $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.
Join us for ANSA Sunset Socials, a recurring monthly gathering for relaxing, swapping stories, and getting to know your fellow members. Whether you want to find a crew for your next weekend sail, swap tips on navigating the Bay, or just enjoy a drink with people who share your passion, this is the place to be!
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month (Throughout the sailing season) 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (The perfect post-sail wind-down!)
Meet us at the "C" Dock patio BBQ Area right next to our Fleet in Slips C-02, 03, and 04 (The Cottage will be an alternate for foul weather) We’ll provide some basic refreshments to get things started, but you’re welcome to BYOB and any light bites you wish. Hang around and cook your dinner on the Hartge gas grills.
RSVP or just show up, bring family and friends, and let’s build a stronger, more connected fleet together. Crew Matching: Looking for a boat to sail on? Or are you a skipper looking for extra hands? ANSA members can sign up or browse CREW CONNECT on our website or search the members roster for email addresses to contact.
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Got questions or want to help host one of our monthly socials? Reach out to us at operations@ansa.org!
SPECIAL CLASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY WITH TWO ADVANCE PREP ZOOMS
ASA 101 is an introductory sailing course provided on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm. We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.
SCHEDULE: July 14 and 16 Zoom intro sessions July 18 and 19 - On The Water
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.
Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 103 is an intermediate sailing course provided over 3 days on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm. We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.
ASA 101 is a prerequisite as well as at least 24 hours additional sailing time.
Class Fee: $475
Keelboat 2 - Sail Trim
ASA 102 covers more advanced sailing skills and sail trim and is provided over 2 days on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm sailing on the West River and Chesapeake Bay.
This class is available to all sailors with 101 and some sailing experience. You should be comfortable with basic sailing before taking this class, know your points of sail and how to tack and gybe. This is an opportunity to fine tune those sails, refine your tacks and gybes, grind and ease, read the tell tales, sail faster upwind and downwind, adjust the jib sheet cars, the mainsheet traveler, understand draft and twist. Refresh your sailing skills and enjoy two beautiful days on the Bay!
Class Fee: $295
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