ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising
The ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising course is a full length intermediate level sailing and beginner cruising course, leading to certification from the American Sailing Association. In this two full days course participants will learn how to skipper a 25-35 ft sloop- rigged keelboat, by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Topics that you will learn include: cruising sailing terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather and seamanship. This course also emphasizes boating safety and facilitates the Hawaii State required boating safety education courses which are approved and provided by BoatUS and BoaterExam.
Course tuition includes membership to ASA and at the end of this course participants will be awarded the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising 103 certificate, which is recognized by boat rental companies worldwide.
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Specific Details:
- **Days & Times:** Once per month, generally Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
- **Course schedule:** Short theory discussion in the morning, sailing practice all day with lunch on the boat.
- **Meeting place:** Courtyard of the Ilikai Hotel (Aroma Cafe) for introductions and from there we'll walk to our classroom co-located with Ala Wai Yachts
- **What to bring & wear:** You shouldn't get too wet, but dress for the sun and a little spray: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and maybe a towel. Boat shoes or barefoot on the boat. If you think you might get seasick, please take medicine 30 minutes prior.
- **Parking:** free parking near the beach or $1/hr pay parking
*Please note: This is a fun learning experience on a small boat. You will be steering the boat and trimming the sails. This is an open group activity with a minimum of 2 people. Minimum age for this course is 10 years old.*
More questions? Please contact us for more information!
The ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising course is a full length intermediate level sailing and beginner cruising course, leading to certification from the American Sailing Association. In this two full days course participants will learn how to skipper a 25-35 ft sloop- rigged keelboat, by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Topics that you will learn include: cruising sailing terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather and seamanship. This course also emphasizes boating safety and facilitates the Hawaii State required boating safety education courses which are approved and provided by BoatUS and BoaterExam.
Course tuition includes membership to ASA and at the end of this course participants will be awarded the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising 103 certificate, which is recognized by boat rental companies worldwide.
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Specific Details:
- **Days & Times:** Once per month, generally Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
- **Course schedule:** Short theory discussion in the morning, sailing practice all day with lunch on the boat.
- **Meeting place:** Courtyard of the Ilikai Hotel (Aroma Cafe) for introductions and from there we'll walk to our classroom co-located with Ala Wai Yachts
- **What to bring & wear:** You shouldn't get too wet, but dress for the sun and a little spray: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and maybe a towel. Boat shoes or barefoot on the boat. If you think you might get seasick, please take medicine 30 minutes prior.
- **Parking:** free parking near the beach or $1/hr pay parking
*Please note: This is a fun learning experience on a small boat. You will be steering the boat and trimming the sails. This is an open group activity with a minimum of 2 people. Minimum age for this course is 10 years old.*
More questions? Please contact us for more information!