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 103 Class E

    • Friday, September 17, 2021
    • 09:00
    • Sunday, September 19, 2021
    • 17:00
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville MD
    • 1
    Register

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

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/clip, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.

    Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.



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  • ASA 101 Class E

    • Saturday, September 18, 2021
    • Monday, September 20, 2021
    • 3 sessions
    • Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point, 700 Mill Creek Rd, Arnold, MD
    • 1
    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: Saturday, Sunday, 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, before the class.  A digital version is also available.  Read the book and complete the exercises before the class if possible.  A written exam will be given on one of the class days.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/strap, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.

    Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.


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  • ASA 101 Class F

    • Friday, September 24, 2021
    • 09:00
    • Sunday, September 26, 2021
    • 17:00
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 1
    Register

    This class will be taught on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31,  or a similar vessel.  This class is on a Friday, Saturday, 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, before the class.  A digital version is also available.  Read the book and complete the exercises before the class if possible.  A written exam will be given on one of the class days.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/strap, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.

    Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.



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  • ASA 101 Class G

    • Monday, September 27, 2021
    • 09:00
    • Wednesday, September 29, 2021
    • 17:00
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    This class will be taught on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31,  or a similar vessel.  This class is on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 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, before the class.  A digital version is also available.  Read the book and complete the exercises before the class if possible.  A written exam will be given on one of the class days.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/strap, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.  Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.



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  • ASA 101 Class H

    • Friday, October 01, 2021
    • 09:00
    • Sunday, October 03, 2021
    • 17:00
    • Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point, 700 Mill Creek Rd, Arnold, MD
    • 1
    Register

    This class will be taught on Martha Jean, an O'day 30,  or a similar vessel.  This class is on a Friday, Saturday, 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, before the class.  A digital version is also available.  Read the book and complete the exercises before the class if possible.  A written exam will be given on one of the class days.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/strap, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.  Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.



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  • ASA 101 Class HH

    • Friday, October 01, 2021
    • Sunday, October 03, 2021
    • 3 sessions
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 1
    Register

    This class will be taught on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31, or a similar vessel.  This class will run over three consecutive days: Friday, Saturday, 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, before the class.  A digital version is also available.  Read the book and complete the exercises before the class if possible.  A written exam will be given on one of the class days.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/strap, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.

    Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.


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  • ASA 101 Class J

    • Saturday, October 09, 2021
    • 09:00
    • Monday, October 11, 2021
    • 17:00
    • Hartge Yacht Harbor, 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD
    • 1
    Register

    This class will be taught on Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31,  or a similar vessel.  This class is on a Friday, Saturday, 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, before the class.  A digital version is also available.  Read the book and complete the exercises before the class if possible.  A written exam will be given on one of the class days.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/strap, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.  Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.



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  • ASA 103 Class F

    • Friday, October 22, 2021
    • 09:00
    • Sunday, October 24, 2021
    • 17:00
    • 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. 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.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/clip, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.  Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.



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  • ASA 103 Class G

    • Friday, October 29, 2021
    • Sunday, October 31, 2021
    • 3 sessions
    • Atlantic Marina at Ferry Point, 700 Mill Creek Rd, Arnold, MD
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising, will be taught over 3 consecutive days on Martha Jean, an O'day 30, or similar vessel. 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.

    Come prepared for the weather including sunscreen, sunglasses/glasses straps, hat/clip, closed-toe non-marking shoes, layers, foul weather gear.  Bring your own PFD if you have one.  Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottle and a small cooler pack if needed.



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