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ASA 105 - coastal navigation
Price: $50 TEST PACKAGE FEE
What Does Coastal navigation mean?
This means that after this class you will master navigational theory to safely navigate a vessel in coastal or inland waters during the day or at night.
What you will learn
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Tide and Current Tables
True, Magnetic, and Compass Conversion 1,2, and 3 Bearing Fixes |
Checking Compass Deviation
Account for Current and Leeway |
What to expect
This course is available in a convenient workbook and instructional DVD offered by ASA that you can watch in the comfort of your own home. You can purchase the home study package from ASA and schedule your 4–5-hour exam (in Tacoma) with us as ASA requires the exam to be proctored by an ASA chartered school. Our proctoring fee is $50 and included in that price is e-mail and phone support provided by Mike Rice.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this class.
ASA 106 - advanced coastal cruising
PRICE: $1595
AS LOW AS $1276 WITH CLUB MEMBERSHIP
What Does Advanced Coastal cruIsing mean?
This means that after this class, you will be a master of sailing during the day and night with new knowledge of radar and electronic chart navigation on a 43'+ yacht.
What you will learn
Advanced, in-depth knowledge on:
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Sail Shape
Electronic Chart Navigation Night Sailing Yacht Engineering |
Radar
Weather Ocean Safety Intro to Spinnaker Handling |
What to expect
This class is held over a full weekend - 48 hours on board with one instructor and up to five students. Hours of class are 5pm on Friday to 5pm on Sunday. As this is an overnight class, you will be sharing a stateroom with a person of the same gender or the person you signed up with. This class includes textbook, ASA certification, provisioning, and 48 hours aboard the yacht.
Locations and Prerequisites
Tacoma
ASA 101, 103, 104 are all required prior to taking 106. Before 106 is awarded, 105 must also be passed (test can be taken after 106 course).
ASA 101, 103, 104 are all required prior to taking 106. Before 106 is awarded, 105 must also be passed (test can be taken after 106 course).
ASA 107 - celestial navigation
Price: $425 (PLUS SHIPPING)
AS LOW AS $340 WITH CLUB MEMBERSHIP
What Does celestial navigation mean?
This means that after this class, you will be able to use the sun, stars, moon, and planets for navigation during an offshore passage.
What you will learn
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Celestial Theory
Use of Sextant & Corrections Sun, Moon, Planet, & Star Shots GPS |
Nautical Almanac
Noon Shots HO 229 and 249 Tables |
What to expect
This course is available in a convenient workbook and instructional DVD offered that you could watch in the comforts of your own home with phone and e-mail support from Mike Rice. Purchase the home study package from PSSI and schedule your 3-hour exam (in Tacoma) upon completion. ASA requires the exam to be proctored by an ASA chartered school. The price of this course is $275 (plus shipping) which includes textbook, all materials, phone/e-mail support, proctoring fee, and ASA certification.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this class.
ASA 108 - offshore passagemaking
Starting at $4,495
What Does offshore passagemaking mean?
This means that after this class, you will be able to safely act as skipper or crew during offshore passages, in any weather.
What you will learn
Upon a chartered 44'+ catamaran or monohull, you will gain in-depth knowledge on:
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Steering through Ocean Waves
GPS/Sextant Practice Ship Traffic Avoidance Safety Harnesses |
Radar
Heavy Weather Offshore Rigging Night Watches Offshore Provisioning |
What to expect
This trip is held over 7-10 days. The course typically starts and ends with coastal sailing and navigation review. In the middle are 4 days/3 nights intensive, continuous offshore sailing. Everyone will partake in day/night watches with time for celestial shots. Onboard will be two instructors (Mike Rice and one of his handpicked instructors) and up to six students. You will be sharing a stateroom with a person of the same gender or the person you signed up with. Class includes ASA certification (if prerequisites are met), provisioning and 7-10 days of continuous instruction.
Locations and Prerequisites
To achieve certification, you must have ASA 101, 103, 104, 105, and 106 prior to taking this class. If the class is on a catamaran, you must have ASA 114. Before 108 can be awarded, 107 certification must be achieved.
payment info
25% payment due up front to secure your spot, $100 is non-refundable. 50% due 6 months out. Final 25% due 2 months out. No refunds are given within 90 days of departure.
ASA 114 - Cruising catamaran
Price: $1,495
AS LOW AS $1,196 WITH CLUB MEMBERSHIP
What Does cruising catamaran mean?
This means that after this class, you will have the ability to charter and skipper a catamaran on your own with no hired crew.
What you will learn
On a beautiful 38' Lagoon 380, you will learn all about:
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Catamaran Structure
Performance Under Sail Boat Systems Safety |
Heavy Weather Operation
Performance Under Power Emergency Response |
What to expect
This class is held over a full weekend - 31 hours on board followed by a one-hour exam. Class is 9am on Day 1 ending at 5pm on Day 2. With one instructor and up to five students. As this is an overnight class, you will be sharing a stateroom with a person of the same gender or the person you signed up with. This class includes textbook, ASA certification, provisioning, and 32 hours on the yacht.
Locations: TACOMA
Prerequisites: ASA 101, 103, and 104 are all prerequisites
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