Advanced Sailing Classes

From offshore navigation to marine weather forecasting, our advanced classes equip seasoned sailors for challenging voyages, intensive ocean navigation, and catamaran cruising.

Refine Your Advanced Sailing Skills

Enhance your seamanship confidently with training tailored for ambitious mariners in Seattle, Tacoma, Des Moines, Anacortes, and beyond.

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Maintenance Clinic

All Level Sailing Class

Master essential sailboat maintenance for 36'-46' auxiliary sailboats in our practical, hands-on clinic. Gain the expertise needed to keep your vessel seaworthy, avoid costly repairs, and confidently handle maintenance tasks.

Skills Covered:

  • Engine inspections and routine maintenance

  • Rigging checks and adjustments

  • Electrical systems troubleshooting

  • Plumbing systems and repairs

  • Hull care and preventative maintenance

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ASA 108: Offshore Passagemaking

Advanced Sailing Class

Learn to skipper offshore passages with celestial navigation, passage planning, vessel selection, sail repair, offshore first aid, watch-keeping, and emergency procedures.

Skills Covered:

  • Celestial and offshore navigation

  • Advanced weather routing

  • Heavy weather tactics and safety protocols

  • Emergency and safety operations

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ASA 119: Marine Weather Endorsement

Advanced Sailing Class

Learn to observe and forecast weather conditions using traditional maritime skills and modern technology. Knowledge of weather information for planning and adapting navigation during short duration and extended voyages.

Skills Covered:

  • Weather observation and forecasting

  • Weather routing

  • Using marine weather technology

  • Seamanship under changing conditions

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ASA 106: Advanced Coastal Cruising

Advanced Class

Confidently skipper 30-50' sailing vessels in challenging coastal and inland conditions, mastering boat handling, safety, and navigation.

Skills Covered:

  • Advanced sail handling

  • Coastal navigation strategies

  • Safety in heavy weather

  • Vessel handling and seamanship

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ASA 114: Catamaran Cruising

Intermediate/Advanced Class

Learn to skipper a 30-45' auxiliary-powered cruising catamaran on a multi-day live aboard voyage through inland or coastal waters, handling moderate to heavy winds up to 30 knots and varying sea conditions.

Skills Covered:

  • Catamaran handling

  • Advanced docking methods

  • Offshore cruising tactics

  • Emergency handling

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ASA 105: Coastal Navigation

Advanced Sailing Class

​On-water coastal navigation skills elements are contained in the ASA103, ASA 104, and ASA 106, in progressively increasing levels of detail.

Skills Covered:

  • Navigational plotting

  • Advanced piloting and coastal sailing

  • Chart reading and route planning

  • Tidal and current prediction

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ASA 111: Basic Keelboat Refresher

All Levels Sailing Class

Focused on sailing a keelboat up to 26 feet in light to moderate winds, it’s perfect for those needing extra practice or returning to sailing. Skills covered include sailing theory, docking, sail trim, tacking, jibing, and crew overboard recovery.

Skills Covered:

  • Sailing theory review

  • Docking techniques

  • Sail trim and maneuvers

  • Crew overboard recovery

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ASA 120: Radar Endorsement

Advanced Sailing Class

Learn to use small-craft radar for navigation, piloting, and collision avoidance. Covers radar principles, operations, and risk assessment using Radar for Mariners.

Skills Covered:

  • Radar theory and practical operation

  • Collision avoidance

  • Navigational accuracy

  • Interpreting radar displays

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ASA 104/114: Combo Class

Intermediate/Advanced SailingClass

Learn to skipper a 30'-45' sloop-rigged or cruising catamaran on a multi-day live aboard coastal cruise.

Skills Covered:

  • Advanced sail and boat handling

  • Coastal and offshore navigation

  • Multi-day cruising logistics

  • Comprehensive emergency preparedness

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ASA 107: Celestial Navigation

Advanced Sailing Class

Learn practical celestial navigation and safe ocean navigation in this prerequisite for ASA 108. Master sextant use to determine position from the sun, moon, stars, and planets, along with essential offshore navigation procedures.

Skills Covered:

  • Sextant basics and practical use

  • Determining latitude and longitude

  • Practical navigation methods at sea

  • Nautical Almanac usage

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ASA 117: Basic Celestial Endorsement

Advanced Sailing Class

Learn to find latitude and longitude at sea using a sextant and Nautical Almanac—no experience needed. Navigate an ocean with just a watch, book, and sextant.

Skills Covered:

  • Sextant fundamentals

  • Determining latitude and longitude

  • Practical navigation at sea

  • Using the Nautical Almanac