Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) | Private Instruction

Basic Keelboat (ASA 101)
Private Instruction

Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) |
Private Instruction

Our Basic Keelboat sailing course prepares you for a lifetime of sailing. With an emphasis on learning through experience, we teach you practical skills that enable control and confidence on the water.You will be at the helm on the morning of your first class, and in command of the boat through all of the fundamental maneuvers by the next afternoon.

Finish off by testing for your ASA Basic Keelboat Certification. This course includes all course materials and ASA Sailing Log Book for one student.

$ 1990 weekday timeslots

All taxes and docking fees
Vessel & Personal Safety Equipment
1 ASA Textbook
1 ASA Logbook
1 ASA Basic Keelboat Certification test
Lunch
Gratuity
ASA Materials and Certification for additional guests ($99 each)

When and Where

12 hours broken up into 3 four-hour lessons scheduled at your convenience. Our sailing lessons depart from Pier 25 Marina 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.