ASA103 Coastal Cruising Certification
Coastal Cruising Certification
Prerequisites: 30-hours of keelboat sailing after completing your ASA101 certification or 2-years of keelboat ownership. Can be waived by instructor approval.
Classes: 2 (Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm)
Students Per Class: 1 – 2 per session
Registration Fee: $495 member and $595 non-member
Pre-set 2021 Dates: 5/28-29, 7/30-31, and 10/29-30 or pre-arranged
Step up to a larger boat by learning to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary diesel powered wheel sailboat of about 30 to 40 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.
Topics Covered in ASA103
Ability to demonstrate ability to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat auxiliary powered inboard diesel engine on a keelboat of approximately 30 to 40 feet length by day in moderate winds and sea conditions
ASA103 is a two day class taught on Lake Travis that prepares you to cruise coastal waters during daylight hours within sight of land. You will be using a diesel powered engine with a wheel instead of a tiller.
- Cruising sailboat terminology
- Basic boat systems
- Auxiliary outboard engine operation
- Diesel engine basic
- Docking procedures
- Intermediate sail trim
- Navigation rules
- Basic coastal navigation
- Anchoring
- Weather interpretation
- Man Overboard Recovery Under Power using the Anderson Turn
ASA103 Agenda
Day 1
Friday 10am—5pm
The first day of ASA103 focuses on maneuvering and docking a diesel engine with a wheel. Day 1 is usually taught on Friday only in winds under 6 MPH. Topics covered are basic boat systems, auxiliary outboard engine operation, diesel engine basics, docking procedures, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, Man Overboard Recovery Under Power using the Anderson Turn, and fighting an onboard fire.
Day 2
Saturday 10am—5pm
The second day of ASA103 focuses on sailing in winds of over 10 MPH in sight of shore. is usually taught on Saturday. Topics covered are advanced sail trim, steering without the use of the wheel, Man Overboard Recovering under sail using the Quick Stop Method, use of jack lines, safety, seamanship, and sailing short handed.