ASA 103: Introduction
to cruising
RATES
Class Rate
Member Rate: $590/student Save 15%!
Members - call the club to get your Member Rate!
Non-Member: $695/student BOOK ONLINE!
Sailing Audit
Member Rate: $382 Save 15%!
Non-Member: $450 Only 1 per class.
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We will be scheduling and releasing more class dates as the season starts up so check back frequently for updates!
A S A 1 0 3 B A S I C C O A S T A L C R U I S. I N G
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.
Our class provides you with a total of 24 hours of instruction spread across 4 sessions (6-hours per session each day). The standard class runs from 10AM to 4PM - giving you plenty of time to process and review the concepts between sessions.
Prerequisites: ASA 101 and the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of that Standard.
Recommendations: A minimum of 24 on-water sailing hours before undertaking ASA 103
Study Materials: Upon signing up for your class, you will receive ASA COASTAL CRUISING MADE EASY - TEXTBOOK 103, American Sailing Association's new full color, richly illustrated, 176-page textbook for its basic coastal cruising certification (Level 103).
Click here to view the full ASA 103 syllabus.
Upon Completion: You will receive the official ASA Logbook signed by your instructor, an ASA 103 Certification Sticker, and a 90-day trial ASA Membership.
FAQs
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT COVID POLICY?
To keep all of our guests, staff and members safe in response to COVID-19, while still being able to provide our services, we are currently structuring our classes in a form of private lesson (but not at private rates). The class, when you book, will be reserved entirely for you and up to two additional students who are already in your inner circle (family, friends, partners). We limit our boats to skipper plus 3, and we strongly encourage all sailors to wear a mask on and off vessels (especially indoors and where social distancing isn't possible). Considering the size of the class boat and with regards that sailing is an outdoor activity, our instructors strive to provide as much social distancing as possible aboard the vessel.
IS THE CERTIFICATION INCLUDED IN THE COST?
Yes. This is a fully certified ASA course and upon completion you will be given formal certification from the American Sailing Association. This and all curriculum materials are included in the cost of the class.
WHAT IS AN AUDIT?
We offer an audit rate and encourage "auditing", as this will allow those of you who have a partner or family member or friend (with whom you are already sharing space) to come along for the class to learn as much as they would like without seeking certification. This is a great way to start sailing together with one person becoming the "certified skipper" and the other getting a great introduction to the learning goals while they ride along! (If considering a family member under 16 years of age please contact us to discuss the possibilities.)
HOW DO I BOOK A CLASS?
Give us a call at Island Sailing Club at (503) 285-7765 or stop by and visit us to learn more about upcoming classes, membership opportunities and to book a class!
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE CLASS?
We offer public and member rates for our classes. Membership in the club provides you with the additional value of not paying full public rates for classes. Ask us about joining when you sign up for your class!
WHAT WILL THE SCHEDULE BE?
Our class provides you with a total of 24 hours of instruction spread across 4 sessions (6-hours per session each day).
The standard class runs from 10AM to 4PM - giving you plenty of time to process and review the concepts between sessions.
