ANSA is an American Sailing Associate (ASA) affiliate school and teaches to ASA standards, providing ASA certifications as described below.  Become a member to take classes with us.

Learn to sail on the Chesapeake Bay out of the beautiful Magothy River, South River, and West Rivers on larger sailing vessels, 30 feet and above with wheel helms.

ANSA offers the following ASA classes, check individual menu/pages for details and registration for each:

Introduction to Sailing
ASA 101 Keelboat 1 - Keelboat Sailing
ASA 102 Keelboat 2 - Sail Trim **** NEW CLASS - not a prerequisite for 103 ****
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising
ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising

ASA 111 Sailing Review/Refresh (contact us to arrange your personal session)
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
ASA 118 Docking

In addition to our scheduled classes, we also offer private classes, flexible schedules, and classes on your own boat.  Contact training@ansa.org to discuss options.

A free club day sail comes with every class to give our members more opportunity to get on the water and continue sailing after their certification.

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


Training Schedule

  • ASA 105 Coastal Navigation

    • Saturday, January 24, 2026
    • Saturday, January 31, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 7
    Register

    Learn to navigate over the Winter! Take ANSA's Coastal Navigation class and earn ASA 105 certification. Get a Fix, plot a course, dead reckon, understand set and drift, leeway, and plan accordingly.  Understand the impact of tides and currents and when it matters on the Chesapeake Bay.   Where are Bloody Point, Love Point, Cinnabar shoal?  Avoid shoals and locate anchorages. Use local charts generated with the new NOAA Custom Charts application!

    Included:  How to use your instrumentation and chart plotter and understand AWA, TWS, STW vs SOG, WPT ETA, VMG, Laylines (optional)

    We are planning two Saturday all day work sessions and three optional introductory Zooms.

    The fee for this class is $350.  

    There are no ASA course prerequisites for this class, however it is helpful if you have some sailing or motoring experience.  In addition students must have a current ANSA membership ($55 - $75), renewed as of Jan 1, 2026. Become a member.

    We will use a combination of Zooms and two Saturdays at the Hartge Yacht Harbor cottage.  

    Zoom 1 - Jan 20 19:00 - Intro, basic topics, compass, math, plotting tools

    Zoom 2 - Jan 21 19:00 - follow up, definitions, tides/currents

    Saturday 1 - Jan 24 - chart work, symbology, plotting, problem solving, practical navigation

    Zoom 3 - Jan 28 - Q&A, additional topics as needed

    Saturday 2 - Jan 31 - plotting and problem solving review, afternoon - written exam

    Zoom sessions are optional and will be used to provide an introduction for new navigators and tips on math and necessary computations, as well as definitions of variation, deviation, tides, currents, etc. Access to ANSA's previous navigation topic videos will also be provided in case you miss anything.

    Following registration, ANSA will provide our training materials that provide a complete tutorial and guide to all of the navigation skills and requirements, practice problems, and links to previous class videos.  

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  • ASA 105 Coastal Navigation

    • Saturday, February 28, 2026
    • Saturday, March 07, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 9
    Register

    Learn to navigate over the Winter! Take ANSA's Coastal Navigation class and earn ASA 105 certification. Get a Fix, plot a course, dead reckon, understand set and drift, leeway, and plan accordingly.  Understand the impact of tides and currents and when it matters on the Chesapeake Bay.   Where are Bloody Point, Love Point, Cinnabar shoal?  Avoid shoals and locate anchorages. Use local charts generated with the new NOAA Custom Charts application!

    Included:  How to use your instrumentation and chart plotter and understand AWA, TWS, STW vs SOG, WPT ETA, VMG, Laylines (optional)

    We are planning two Saturday all day work sessions and three optional introductory Zooms.

    The fee for this class is $350.  

    There are no ASA course prerequisites for this class, however it is helpful if you have some sailing or motoring experience.  In addition students must have a current ANSA membership ($55 - $75), renewed as of Jan 1, 2026. Become a member.

    We will use a combination of Zooms and two Saturdays at the Hartge Yacht Harbor cottage.  

    Zoom 1 - Feb 25 19:00 - Intro, basic topics, compass, math, plotting tools

    Zoom 2 - Feb 26 19:00 - follow up, definitions, tides/currents

    Saturday 1 - Feb 28 - chart work, symbology, plotting, problem solving, practical navigation

    Zoom 3 - Mar 4 - Q&A, additional topics as needed

    Saturday 2 - Mar 7 - plotting and problem solving review, afternoon - written exam

    Zoom sessions are optional and will be used to provide an introduction for new navigators and tips on math and necessary computations, as well as definitions of variation, deviation, tides, currents, etc.. Access to ANSA's previous navigation topic videos will also be provided in case you miss anything.

    Following registration, ANSA will provide our training materials that provide a complete tutorial and guide to all of the navigation skills and requirements, practice problems, and links to previous class videos.  

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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, April 10, 2026
    • Sunday, April 12, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Friday, April 17, 2026
    • Sunday, April 19, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 102 Sail Trim

    • Saturday, April 25, 2026
    • Sunday, April 26, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.

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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Friday, May 01, 2026
    • Sunday, May 03, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, May 08, 2026
    • Sunday, May 10, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Friday, May 15, 2026
    • Sunday, May 17, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 118 Docking

    • Saturday, May 30, 2026
    • Sunday, May 31, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 2
    Register

    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.  

    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.



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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Friday, June 05, 2026
    • Sunday, June 07, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, June 12, 2026
    • Sunday, June 14, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, June 19, 2026
    • Sunday, June 21, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 102 Sail Trim

    • Saturday, June 27, 2026
    • Sunday, June 28, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.

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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, July 10, 2026
    • Sunday, July 12, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Friday, July 17, 2026
    • Sunday, July 19, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 118 Docking

    • Saturday, July 25, 2026
    • Sunday, July 26, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.  

    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.



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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Friday, July 31, 2026
    • Sunday, August 02, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, August 07, 2026
    • Sunday, August 09, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, August 14, 2026
    • Sunday, August 16, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 102 Sail Trim

    • Saturday, August 22, 2026
    • Sunday, August 23, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.

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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Saturday, September 05, 2026
    • Monday, September 07, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 103 Coastal Cruising

    • Friday, September 11, 2026
    • Sunday, September 13, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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

    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.


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  • ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

    • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.

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  • ASA 118 Docking

    • Saturday, September 26, 2026
    • Sunday, September 27, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    Register

    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.  

    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.



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