Coastal Cruising (ASA 103)

Coastal Cruising
(ASA 103)

Coastal Cruising is an intermediate sailing course designed for those who have completed Basic Sailing, or those with equivalent experience. The goal of the Coastal Cruising course is to prepare the student to cruise safely in local and regional waters as skipper or crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat up to 30′ in length in moderate wind and sea conditions.

Chart reading, plotting and coastal navigation skills are taught during this course.

$890

All taxes and docking fees
Vessel & Personal Safety Equipment
ASA 103 Textbook
ASA 103 Certification test
Lunch
Gratuity

When and Where

Our weekend course meets Saturday from 9am to 5:30pm & Sunday 9am to 6:30 at Pier 25 Marina in Tribeca. There is a break in the middle of the day for lunch.

What you'll learn

Advanced sailing theory
Managing heel and weather helm
Sail shape and rig control
Maneuvering in close quarters
Heavy weather techniques
Heaving to
Reefing underway
Man overboard recovery drills
Anchorages and anchoring
Handling emergencies
Steering by the compass

Successful Completion Prepares You To

Skipper boats under 30-feet in challenging locations such as New York Harbor, join our Coastal Cruising Practice Sails, and qualify for Bareboat Cruising, ASA 104.