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, February 22, 2025
    • Saturday, March 08, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 4
    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.   Use local charts generated with the new NCC application!

    ** NEW **  How to use your instrumentation and MFD, AWA, TWS, Boat Speed vs SOG, WPT ETA, VMG, Laylines (optional)

    The fee for this class is $275.  In addition students must have a current ANSA membership ($55 - $75), renewed as of Jan 1, 2024. Become a member.

    There are no ASA course prerequisites for this class, however it is helpful if you have some sailing or motoring experience.

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

    Zoom 1 - Feb 19 19:00 - Intro, Q&A, schedule, resources

    Day 1 - Feb 22 - Basic concepts, definitions, plotting skills & math

    Zoom 2 - Feb 26 - Q&A, review topics, solve problems, next topics

    Day 2 - Mar 1 - Advanced plotting, problem solving, set and drift, danger bearings, running fix

    Zoom 3 - Mar 5 19:00 - Q&A, review topics, solve problems

    Day 3 - Mar 8 - morning review and practice, afternoon exam

    All sessions are optional based on your availability and need.  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.  However, students are also advised to utilize at least one other reference source to fully prepare for the exam.

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  • ASA 103 A

    • Friday, April 25, 2025
    • Sunday, April 27, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 1
    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.

    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 A

    • Saturday, May 17, 2025
    • Sunday, May 18, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 3
    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.  We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.

    ASA 102 is NOT a prerequisite for 103.  It is available to all sailors, including those with experience looking for time on the water and gaining skills.  

    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 A

    • Friday, May 23, 2025
    • Sunday, May 25, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    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 B

    • Friday, May 30, 2025
    • Sunday, June 01, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 3
    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.

    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 B

    • Friday, June 06, 2025
    • Sunday, June 08, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 3
    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 101 C

    • Friday, June 13, 2025
    • Sunday, June 15, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 3
    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 104 A

    • Friday, June 13, 2025
    • 10:00
    • Sunday, June 15, 2025
    • 17:00
    • Annapolis area, TBD
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Bareboat Coastal Cruising

    ASA 104 is provided over 3 days and 2 overnights on a 40 to 45 foot monohull with private cabins.

    Private Cabin, 1 sailor: $1,395

    Private Cabin, 2 sailors: $1,595

    You must be a  member of ANSA to sail with us. 

    Please refer to the full class description here to view prerequisites and requirements.

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  • ASA 118 A

    • Saturday, June 21, 2025
    • Sunday, June 22, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 1
    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 103 C

    • Friday, June 27, 2025
    • Sunday, June 29, 2025
    • 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.

    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 B

    • Saturday, July 12, 2025
    • Sunday, July 13, 2025
    • 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.  We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.

    ASA 102 is NOT a prerequisite for 103.  It is available to all sailors, including those with experience looking for time on the water and gaining skills.  

    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 118 B

    • Saturday, July 26, 2025
    • Sunday, July 27, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 3
    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 103 D

    • Friday, August 01, 2025
    • Sunday, August 03, 2025
    • 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.

    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 D

    • Friday, August 15, 2025
    • Sunday, August 17, 2025
    • 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 E

    • Friday, August 29, 2025
    • Sunday, August 31, 2025
    • 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.

    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 C

    • Saturday, September 06, 2025
    • Sunday, September 07, 2025
    • 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.  We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.

    ASA 102 is NOT a prerequisite for 103.  It is available to all sailors, including those with experience looking for time on the water and gaining skills.  

    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 E

    • Friday, September 12, 2025
    • Sunday, September 14, 2025
    • 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 104 B

    • Friday, September 19, 2025
    • 10:00
    • Sunday, September 21, 2025
    • 17:00
    • Annapolis area, TBD
    • 1
    Register

    Bareboat Coastal Cruising

    ASA 104 is provided over 3 days and 2 overnights on a 40 to 45 foot monohull with private cabins.

    Private Cabin, 1 sailor: $1,395

    Private Cabin, 2 sailors: $1,595

    You must be a  member of ANSA to sail with us. 

    Please refer to the full class description here to view prerequisites and requirements.

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  • ASA 118 C

    • Saturday, September 20, 2025
    • Sunday, September 21, 2025
    • 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 103 F

    • Friday, September 26, 2025
    • Sunday, September 28, 2025
    • 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.

    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 F

    • Friday, October 10, 2025
    • Sunday, October 12, 2025
    • 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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