​Are you an experienced sailor but do not have the official ASA certifications? Looking to bareboat charter a boat in foreign waters and have the experience sailing but do not have the needed ASA certifications? You can challenge the ASA standards on any ASA course. This is a very easy process and can be arranged by calling us today!

ASA 101	ASA 103	ASA 104
120	120	150
Learn to skipper a 20' - 27' sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.	Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.	​Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.

A one time setup fee of $39 applies if you are not in the ASA database and may require a sailing resume or past experience to ensure your qualifications match the ASA standards.

If you challenge multiple certifications, you will need to demonstrate the Standards for each certification, but will only have to take the written exam of the highest certification you are challenging.  Cost of materials (textbooks, online lectures) are not included. 

For more detail on each certification, please visit the American Sailing Association's website.
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Call or E-mail us to schedule today!

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