ANSA is an American Sailing Associate (ASA) affiliate school and teaches to ASA standards, providing ASA certifications as described below. 


Learn to sail on the Chesapeake Bay out of the beautiful Magothy River, South River, and West Rivers.

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

ASA 101 Sailing Made Easy
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 Bareboat Coastal Cruising
ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising
ASA 104/114 Combined 104 and 114
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
ASA 118 Docking

ANSA prides itself on offering high-quality instruction at an affordable price.  Our on the water (OTW) training is given on boats ranging from 30′ to 44′ in length. We use chartered boats with private cabins for our overnight classes.

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.

Two free club day sails come with every class to give our members more opportunity to get on the water and continue sailing after their certification.

Training classes are held throughout the sailing season. We start in winter with the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation course.

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


Training Schedule

  • ASA 101 Class C

    • Friday, July 23, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Sunday, July 25, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor
    • 0
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    This class will be taught on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31 or a similar vessel.  This class will run over three consecutive days.



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  • ASA 103 Class C

    • Friday, July 30, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Sunday, August 01, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising, will be taught over 3 consecutive days on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31, or similar vessel.


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  • ASA 101 Class CC

    • Monday, August 09, 2021
    • (EDT)
    • Thursday, August 12, 2021
    • (EDT)
    • 3 sessions
    • Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point, 700 Mill Creek Rd, Arnold MD
    • 2
    Register

    This class will be taught on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, or a similar vessel.  This class will run over three consecutive days.

    This class is on a Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day.  It is not an overnight class.

    Please order your 101 textbook, Sailing Made Easy, from ASA.COM or Amazon, including optionally a digital version before the class.  



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  • ASA 101 Class D

    • Friday, August 13, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Sunday, August 15, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor
    • 0
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    This class will be taught on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31 or a similar vessel.  This class will run over three consecutive days.



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  • ASA 101 Class DD

    • Monday, August 16, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Thursday, August 19, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point, 700 Mill Creek Rd, Arnold MD
    • 2
    Register

    This class will be taught on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, or a similar vessel.  This class will run over three consecutive days.

    This class is on a Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day.  It is not an overnight class.

    Please order your 101 textbook, Sailing Made Easy, from ASA.COM or Amazon, including optionally a digital version before the class.  



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  • ASA 103 Class D

    • Friday, August 20, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Sunday, August 22, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising, will be taught over 3 consecutive days on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31, or similar vessel.

    Note that classes begin on Friday at 9:00 am and run from 9 am to 5 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  This class does not include overnights.

    ASA 101 is a prerequisite for this class, as well as at least 24 hours of sailing practice.

    Please order your 103 textbook, Coastal Cruising Made Easy, directly from ASA.com or Amazon, or order the digital version.  Give yourself time to read the book and complete exercises before the class.



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  • ASA 104/114 Class D

    • Saturday, September 04, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Monday, September 06, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Port Annapolis, 7074 Bembe Beach Rd
    • 0
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    ASA 114, Catamaran Cruising, is offered as a combined class with ASA 104 on a 38 to 44  foot catamaran.  The class is available to sailors with either the ASA 103 or ASA 104 certification.  It will be a 3-day class, including 2 overnights. 

    The class registration is for either one sailor in one available cabin or for two sailors sharing a cabin.

    Single sailor / 1 cabin - $950

    Two sailors / 1 cabin - $1,450 sharing a cabin

    Bring a friend along for the ride, even if they don't want certification or are new to sailing.

    There are three cabins/spaces available for this class for a minimum of 3 students and maximum of 6 students total.

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  • ASA 104/114 Class E

    • Tuesday, September 07, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Thursday, September 09, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Port Annapolis, 7074 Bembe Beach Rd
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ASA 114, Catamaran Cruising, is offered as a combined class with ASA 104 on a 38 to 44  foot catamaran.  The class is available to sailors with either the ASA 103 or ASA 104 certification.  It will be a 3-day class, including 2 overnights. 

    The class registration is for either one sailor in one available cabin or for two sailors sharing a cabin.

    Single sailor / 1 cabin - $950

    Two sailors / 1 cabin - $1,450 sharing a cabin

    Bring a friend along for the ride, even if they don't want certification or are new to sailing.

    There are three cabins/spaces available for this class for a minimum of 3 students and maximum of 6 students total.

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  • ASA 104/114 Class F

    • Friday, September 10, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Sunday, September 12, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Port Annapolis, 7074 Bembe Beach Rd
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ASA 114, Catamaran Cruising, is offered as a combined class with ASA 104 on a 38 to 44  foot catamaran.  The class is available to sailors with either the ASA 103 or ASA 104 certification.  It will be a 3-day class, including 2 overnights. 

    The class registration is for either one sailor in one available cabin or for two sailors sharing a cabin.

    Single sailor / 1 cabin - $950

    Two sailors / 1 cabin - $1,450 sharing a cabin

    Bring a friend along for the ride, even if they don't want certification or are new to sailing.

    There are three cabins/spaces available for this class for a minimum of 3 students and maximum of 6 students total.

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  • ASA 103 Class E

    • Friday, September 17, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Sunday, September 19, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville MD
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising, will be taught over 3 consecutive days on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31, or similar vessel.

    Note that classes begin on Friday at 9:00 am and run from 9 am to 5 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  This class does not include overnights.

    ASA 101 is a prerequisite for this class, as well as at least 24 hours of sailing practice.

    Please order your 103 textbook, Coastal Cruising Made Easy, directly from ASA.com or Amazon, or order the digital version.  Give yourself time to read the book and complete exercises before the class.


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  • ASA 101 Class E

    • Saturday, September 18, 2021
    • (EDT)
    • Monday, September 20, 2021
    • (EDT)
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    This class will be taught on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, or a similar vessel.  This class will run over three consecutive days.

    This class is on a Saturday, Sunday, and Monday and will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day.  It is not an overnight class.

    Please order your 101 textbook, Sailing Made Easy, from ASA.COM or Amazon, including optionally a digital version before the class.



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  • ASA 101 Class F

    • Friday, September 24, 2021
    • 09:00 (EDT)
    • Sunday, September 26, 2021
    • 17:00 (EDT)
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    This class will be taught on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31,  or a similar vessel.  This class will run over three consecutive days.

    This class is on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day.  It is not an overnight class.

    Please order your 101 textbook, Sailing Made Easy, from ASA.COM or Amazon, including optionally a digital version before the class.



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