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ASA103 Coastal Cruising Certification

Coastal Cruising Certification

Prerequisites: 30-hours of keelboat sailing after completing your ASA 101 certification or 2-years of keelboat ownership.  Can be waived with instructor approval.

2 to 3 Day Sessions: Taught on any weekday or weekend – year round.

Limit of no more than 2 Students Per Class

You must sign up and pay the course fee before we can assign you an instructor.

Please give us at least 10 days notice to line up your instructor.  Weekdays and weekends are possible.

Registration Fee: $699 non-member and $525 AYC-member

Please email the Head ASA Instructor regarding scheduling and any questions.

 

Topics Covered in ASA 103

Ability to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat with auxiliary powered inboard diesel engine approximately 30 to 40 feet length by day in moderate winds and sea conditions.

ASA 103 is anywhere from 2-4 days 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
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