Basic Keelboat Challenge – Atlantic Yachting

Basic Keelboat
(ASA 101) Challenge

Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) Challenge | Private Instruction

Sailors who are interested in earning ASA Basic Keelboat Certification and believe they already have the skills covered in ASA 101 may “challenge” – or test out of – the course.

This challenge is a three hour session that includes a short on the water test and a written test. Students who pass this course may continue on to Coastal Cruising (ASA 103)

$590

All taxes and docking fees
Vessel & Personal Safety Equipment
ASA textbook
ASA Logbook
Shipping costs of course materials
ASA Basic Keelboat Certification test
Lunch
Gratuity

When and Where

A 3-hour test scheduled at your convenience at Pier 25 in Tribeca.

What you'll learn

Nautical terminology
Sailing theory
Water safety
Knots
How to properly rig a sailboat
Docking and undocking under power
Safe marina procedures
The four basic maneuvers of a sailboat
Points of sail
Sail trim
Man overboard recovery procedure
Reefing and heave-to
Right of way rules
Boat and boater regulations
Tides and currents
Aids to navigation
Nautical Chart reading

Successful Completion Prepares You To

Skipper & Crew: boats up to 20′ in protected waters with light to moderate conditions, join our Wednesday Night Practice Sails, qualify for our Coastal Cruising Course, ASA 103.