Sailing School: 2008 On-the-Water Course Schedule*
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Crew | 17 |
7 |
12 |
2 |
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| Learn Sail | 3-4 17-18 31-1 |
14-15W 21-22 28-29 |
12-13 26-27 28-31S |
9-10 23-24 |
6-7 20-21 |
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| ASA 101 | 10-11 |
7-8
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19-20 | 2-3 11-14S 16-17W 30-31 |
13-14 27-28 |
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| ASA 101/103 | 19-23 | 2-6 |
4-8 |
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| ASA 103 | 26-28 | 4-6 | |||||
| ASA 103/104 | 12-16 | 14-18 | 15-19 |
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| ASA 104 | 27-29 |
30-1Sep | |||||
| ASA 106 | 21-25 | 22-26 |
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| ASA 114 | On Rqst |
* Note: Call to schedule private ASA courses.
W = Women's Only course
S = SeaBreeze session (1-5 pm)
Courses: View Availability / Book Online
Confident Crew (Non-certification) 1 Day - $150
- Prerequisites:
- None
General Description: Fast track course to becoming a contributing, confident crewmember on sail or power boats! This one-day course will introduce you to nautical terminology, safety equipment, use of onboard marine systems, docking procedures, line handling, seamanship. Learn how to speak the lingo, help your Captain look good, and enjoy your time onboard!
- Schedule:
- May 17, Jun 7, Jul 12, Aug 2
Learn
to Sail (Non-certification) 2 Days - $300
- Prerequisites:
- None
General Description: Able to sail a 22 feet sailboat in light winds and sea conditions in familiar waters with minimum supervision. A preparatory standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required. This course is designed for the novice who wishes to get a good sound basis and a level of confidence before tackling the intensive requirements of more advanced courses.
- Schedule:
- May 3-4, May 17-18, May 31 - Jun 1, Jun 14-15 (W), Jun 21-22, Jun 28-29, Jul 12-13, Jul 26-27, Jul 28-31 (S), Aug 9-10, Aug 23-24, Sep 6-7, Sep 20-21
Basic
Keelboat (ASA 101) 2 Days -
$450
- Prerequisites:
- Some experience required
General Description: Able to sail a 22 feet sailboat in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. Auxiliary power or navigation skills are not required, but will be introduced.
- Schedule:
- May 10-11, Jun 7-8, Jul 19-20, Aug 2-3, Aug 11-14 (S), Aug 16-17 (W), Aug 30-31, Sep 13-14, Sep 27-28
Basic
Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) 3
Days - $600
- Prerequisites:
- Basic Keelboat Sailing Certificate
General Description: Cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.
- Schedule:
- May 26-28, Jul 4-6
Basic Keelboat / Coastal Cruising (ASA 101/103) 5 Days - $995
- Prerequisites:
General Description: Sail a 22 feet sailboat in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. Able to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.
- Schedule:
- May 19-23, Jun 2-6, Aug 4-8
Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104) 3 Days - $995
(Intermediate Coastal Cruising)
- Prerequisites:
- Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
General Description: An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures. This standard is the gateway to worldwide bare-boat chartering.
- Schedule:
- Jun 27-28, Aug 30 - Sep 1
Basic Coastal Cruising / Bareboat Charter (ASA 103/104) 5 Days - $1500
- Prerequisites:
- Basic Keelboat Certification
General Description: An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures. This standard is the gateway to worldwide bare-boat chartering.
- Schedule:
- May 12-16, July 14-18, Sep 15-19
Coastal Navigation & Piloting (ASA 105) 4 Days - $350
- Prerequisites:
- None
General Description: Able to demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. Practical application of this sailing knowledge is found in the Advanced Coastal Cruising Standard.
- Schedule:
- Mar 29/30, Apr 12/26. Self-study course also available.
Advanced
Coastal Cruising(ASA 106 certification) 5 Days
- $1600
- Prerequisites:
- Basic Keelboat Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Chartering and Coastal Navigation Certification
General Description: Able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length. This is a day and nighttime Standard in coastal and inland water, in any weather.
- Schedule:
- Jul 21-25, Sep 22-26
Cruising
Catamaran (ASA 114 Certification) 3 Days -
$1700
- Prerequisites:
- Basic Keelboat (101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (103). The Bareboat Charter Standard (104) is attained in conjunction with BBC Multihull (114). ALL MATERIAL IN BOTH STANDARDS (104 & 114) MUST BE TAUGHT AND TESTED BEFORE 114 CAN BE AWARDED. If 104 is already achieved, 114 can be taught as a 2 day course.
General Description: An advanced cruising standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper and crew of a 30-50 foot multihull sailboat by day in coastal waters. The standard includes those skills unique to a 30-50 foot multihull.
- Schedule:
NOTES
for ASA Courses
- All ASA Certification courses include all applicable ASA course materials and examination papers.
- See detailed ASA standards at www.asa.com/asa_standards_summary.html
- To conduct ASA courses on your boat of choice, call Sail Solomons
for details! TEL:410-326-4917 or EMAIL:Info@Sailsi.com
Non-certification
Courses
- Prerequisites:
- None
General Description: Any of the above courses are available at the same level but without ASA certification. You will receive a Sail Solomons certification that you have achieved the equivalent standard.