Knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. This and the asa basic keelboat, and many other boats are worth purchasing. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. American sailing association sailing courses information sheet asa basic small boat and basic keel boat lessons are semi private lessons 2 people in the class. Introduce american sailing association, course objectives. Sailing made easy, which sailing magazine called best in class upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learntosail guide to date. Please study the material outlined below so that you will be prepared. Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. Basic keelboat sailing, sailing lesson, basic techniques. A complete guide to all sailing techniques and procedures for the beginner and the experienced sailor sailing. Describe basic sailboat design, sail theory and boat dynamics. Sail magazine calls it the most comprehensive learn to sail book on shelves today.
Heres a list of the courses we offer and the asa textbook or study material required for that course. For racing sailors, us sailing provides a level playing field by training and certifying. Asa sailing certifications american sailing association. Asa 103, basic coastal sailing able to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet in length by day in light to. This handout is provided by spinnaker sailing to help you prepare for the american sailing association basic keelboat exam.
Don caseys complete illustrated sailboat maintenance manual. This is the american sailing association manual for its asa 101 basic keel board boats course. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. Learn how to sail by taking basic keelboat through us sailing. To be able to participate in local club white sail nonspinnaker races as skipper, helm and crew, of a slooprigged keelboat of 6 to 12 meters with an outboard or inboard motor in 5 20 knots not gusting over 25 knots of wind by day, with sufficient understanding of the racing rules, race management procedures, and tactics to successfully complete the. American sailing association textbooks are available from the asa website at. Now that weve gone over all the points of sail, parts of the boat and some basic rules, lets describe how to get. Courses range from basic keelboat, for sailors with little or no experience. You will learn the basics of sailing, terminology, safety, points of sail, tacking, jibing, man. Asa 101, basic keelboat sailing certification american sailing.
Gain a true understanding of every part of the boat, what they do, and how to handle yourself out on the water. Describe basic sailboat design, sail theory, and boat dynamics. The asa 101 basic keelboat sailing course is a great introduction for beginners. Learn everything you need to know to safely sail a fast, responsive boat. The course has two theory session consisting of theory 1 and know your knots, making up six of the fifteen hours. American sailing association certification classes basic keelboat sailing asa 101 3 days. And, it pays to know what to bring aboard and what to leave on shore.
Asa 101, basic keelboat sailing learn to skipper a 20 27 slooprigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Us sailing is committed to ensuring that young people learn how to sail from certified instructors in a safe and fun environment. Asa textbooks now available as ebooks now asas official. American sailing association presents keel boat sailing in antigua. Youre going to have a great time in your american sailing association asa 101 basic keelboat certification class from sailing florida charters.
Basic keelboat sailing i the class, held aboard one of our hot new andrews 21s, consists of up to four students and an instructor. 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. Introduce the basic keelboat especially the sloop hull dimensions draft beam aft, forward portstarboard bowstern. Sailings popular keelboat series, basic keelboat c. Ace your 101, basic keelboat written sailing exam udemy. Asa 103, coastal cruising made easythe official manual for asa. Asa 101, basic keelboat sailing able to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds up to 15 knots and sea conditions. However there are international high seas and connecting navigable waters and inland navigation rules which determine who should standon keep her course and speed and giveway take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
Learn how to sail on board one of our catalina 22 sailboats with tiller and outboard motor in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Were both here to help you gain the knowledge and the skills to achieve your goals and levels of certification. American sailing association, basic keelboat sailing certification. The hull can be as small as a surfboard or more than 100 feet long. Jul 17, 2008 american sailing association presents keel boat sailing in antigua. Able to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in. The hull is ideally the floating body of a boat, and it can be made of a wide variety of materials, including wood, fiberglass, metal, plastic even cement. Earning an asa certification will become one of your prized accomplishments.
If you have never sailed, or have not sailed in a long time, this is where you start. These requirements are expected to be able to be performed safely with confident command of the boat in familiar waters with a wind range of 5 to 15 knots. They are scheduled in 2 hour increments includes asa written and water certification tests. Basic keelboat 101 is a 2 day onthewater class from 9am to 5pm each day. This is an american sailing association certified course. The textbook used for this course is sailing made easy available directly from the american sailing association, or your local book store. Asa 103, basic coastal cruising american sailing association. Traditionally sailing has been taught in smaller boats called dinghies. Sailing can set you free on the water and provide hours of fun and recreation, but it also requires some basic knowledge and experiencej sailing boat parts, sailing dynamics, and safety precautions. We can even offer sail training, giving you basic understanding of why sailing is.
However, none of them are worth keeping on your bookshelf. A bundle of all 3 asa textbooks a great way to jump start your sailing education. Learn to sail in st petersburg florida with intelligent sailing be. Hopefully this guide will let you understand the basics of sailing, let you talk about sailing without feeling like an idiot and, most importantly, make you useful on a sailing boat. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about american sailing association 101 book quizzes all. Learn sailing terminology and its applications, essential knots, points of sail, navigation rules, docking basics, and more.
This is the first course in your sailing education. American sailing academy asa certification courses. Free miscellaneous flashcards about asa 101 book quizzes. From start to finish, the book is packed full of easy to understand instructions and explanations. Used by sailing schools around the country, basic keelboat is the definitive the first of u.
Most of the class time is spent on the water, where students gain practical experience steering the boat, raising and reefing the sails, and learning safety procedures. Special note for basic keelboat standard certification the american sailing associations basic keelboat sailing course was recently approved by the national association of boating law administrators nasbla and the u. Sailors who wish to learn sailing in larger keel boats must recognize that, while the sailing theory is the same, some of the terminology, techniques, and safety requirements may be different. Learn to sail basic keelboat asa 101 harbor sailboats. Official asa sailing textbooks american sailing association. Their other books are worth getting too, basic cruising, coastal navigation, etc. Well provide extensive on the water practice with a special emphasis on how to sail confidently and comfortably with a less experienced friend or family member.
World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Basic sailing asa 101 certification and the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skill elements of that standard. For the purposes of this manual i will refer to a boat called a flying junior. You can get a good idea about how fast a boat is by how it looks. It is recommended that basic keelboat certification courses and examinations be conducted on 18. This is the american sailing association manual for its asa 101 basic keel board boats. Learn to sail with sailtime tampa bays largest yacht the hunter 50. The class, held aboard 2227 foot keelboats, consists of up to four students and an instructor. The physics of sailing for yachtsmen the handbook of sailing.
It provides enough but not too much info for people getting started. Rest assured, after two days, youll have the vocabulary, knowledge, and the basic skills to sail a small keelboat with other sailors. Ace your 101, basic keelboat written sailing exam 4. Please follow this link storesailing instructionbasic keelboat sailing. American sailing associations new full color, richly illustrated, 120page textbook for its basic keelboat certification level 101. Basic keelboat breaks down maneuvers like tacking, jibing, docking and overboard recovery in a simple, understandable manner. This class also introduces new basic techniques to improve maneuverability and control. This sailing 101 course provides the skills youll need to enjoy active participation as crew in the operation of a sailboat. There will be two tests for this course, one written and one performance. It is also the official textbook for the asa basic keelboat standard asa 101. There is no us sailing prerequisite for basic keelboat certification. Basic keelboat us sailing learn to sail beginner sailing.
Beginners who want to learn the basics of operating a sailboat, register for a basic keelboat. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a san juan sailing basic sailing certificate. The course is 15 hours in length, all sessions are three hours each. The annapolis book of seamanship is an excellent book for your sailing library and can help you in your preparation for this course, but is optional. American sailing association sailing courses information sheet. Basic sailing, coastal cruising and bareboat sailing study and test questions, american sailing association, us sailing association sailing certification programs. Sailings popular keelboat series, basic keelboat covers the skills and terminology required to responsibly skipper a small. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. Sailing s popular keelboat series, basic keelboat covers the skills and terminology required to responsibly skipper a small. Asa 101, sailing made easysail magazine calls it the most comprehensive learn to sail book on shelves today. Seattle sailing club basic keelboat syllabus introductions students and instructor discuss sailing background, personal sailing goals, reason for taking the course, etc. Jul 03, 2016 we just took our first official sailing class.
The first book to buy for anyone interested in learning how to sail. Two to four students and one instructor will spend 85% of all class time on a capri 22 22 keelboat onthewater following a comprehensive. Explain how to read the wind and determine all points of sail. Asa 101 basic keelboat sailing learning to sail youtube. The basic keelboat certification is a prerequisite for all other sailing certifications. Asa101 is a beginner course for adult sailors with no previous experience, taught by certified american sailing association instructors, all whom have at least 10 years experience sailing. This course is a continuation of the basic keelboat sailing i program and helps students refine skills learned in bks. Asa textbook starter bundle american sailing association. Be sure to compare prices listed on the asa website before purchasing from another source. This video is a walk through of what we experienced to give you a heads up on what to expect if youre considering taking the class. Sail marco sailing instruction, private lessons and crewed.
About us sailing us sailing and fresh air educators have partnered to provide students with an effective, engaging and convenient way to prepare them for their in person certification course. The boats used for asa101 are weighted keel slooprigged sailboats, of at least 23. You may be able to find the textbooks in your local bookstore. Basic keelboat certification requires the successful completion of the following knowledge and skill requirements. The rule of prudent seamanship would have you avoid any collision. We have set the standard for youth sailing programs in the u. Understand what is meant by the term sailing by the lee and explain the inherent dangers involved. Able to skipper a slooprigged auxiliary powered inboard or outboard engine keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds up to 20 knots and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic. This fee also covers a year of membership dues to the asa.
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