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ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | May 30th & 31st | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $597.00
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites: NoneReady to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:
- Sail theory and hands-on practice
- Navigating common sailing terminology
- Key safety equipment and procedures
- Crew overboard recovery techniques
- Mastering essential sailing knots
- And much more!
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.
![ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing]( "ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing")
ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | June 6th & 7th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $597.00
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites:Ready to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:
- Sail theory and hands-on practice
- Navigating common sailing terminology
- Key safety equipment and procedures
- Crew overboard recovery techniques
- Mastering essential sailing knots
- And much more!
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.
Course Format:
This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.- Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Sunday 8:30am – 2:30pm
![ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing]( "ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing")
A Learn-To-Sail Vacation on Lake Michigan – June 8th -12th, 2026:
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites: NoneDuring your liveaboard experience, you’ll have the opportunity to earn these internationally recognized ASA certifications:
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
Learn, relax, and explore—then head home as a certified sailor ready for your next voyage.
![ASA 103/104 combo class]( "asa-103-104-combo")
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising | June 18th & June 19th | Port Washington, WI: $927.00
PORT WASHINGTON, WIPrerequisites: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat SailingThis course is the next step into the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 28 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will learn the basics of daytime coastal cruising in moderate wind and sea conditions including the recommended safety equipment, forecasting weather, reading navigational charts, marlinspike seamanship, boat handling under sail and power and more.
Format: This course is offered as a 2 day course over Thursday and Friday.
Thursday, June 18th, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Friday, June 19th, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
![ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising]( "ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising")
ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | June 20th & 21st | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $597.00
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites: NoneReady to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:
- Sail theory and hands-on practice
- Navigating common sailing terminology
- Key safety equipment and procedures
- Crew overboard recovery techniques
- Mastering essential sailing knots
- And much more!
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.
Course Format:
This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.- Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Sunday 8:30am – 2:30pm
![ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing]( "ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing")
ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | July 11th & 12th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $597.00
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites: NoneReady to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:
- Sail theory and hands-on practice
- Navigating common sailing terminology
- Key safety equipment and procedures
- Crew overboard recovery techniques
- Mastering essential sailing knots
- And much more!
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.
Course Format:
This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.- Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Sunday 8:30am – 2:30pm
![ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing]( "ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing")
ASA 101/103 Basic Sailing & Basic Cruising Combo | July 22nd – July 24th | Port Washington, WI: $1,357.00
PORT WASHINGTON, WIPrerequisites: NoneASA101 – This is a perfect course for students with fundamental sailing knowledge. Because of the shortened format, the course moves along quickly. The Basic Keelboat will be a refresher as much as learning new skills. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. The course is taught by USCG Captains and your certification is recognized by the United States Coast Guard as a Safe Boating Course.
ASA103 – General Description: This course is the next step and serves as an introductory course to the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 30 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.
Format: This course is offered as a 3 day course over Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 hours each day.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Friday, July 24th, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
![ASA 101/103 Combo]( "asa-101-103-combo")
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising | August 13th & August 14th | Port Washington, WI: $927.00
PORT WASHINGTON, WIPrerequisites: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat SailingThis course is the next step into the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 28 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will learn the basics of daytime coastal cruising in moderate wind and sea conditions including the recommended safety equipment, forecasting weather, reading navigational charts, marlinspike seamanship, boat handling under sail and power and more.
Format: This course is offered as a 2 day course over Thursday and Friday.
Thursday, August 13th, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Friday, August 14th, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)![ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising]( "ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising")
ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | August 15th & 16th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $597.00
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites: NoneReady to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:
- Sail theory and hands-on practice
- Navigating common sailing terminology
- Key safety equipment and procedures
- Crew overboard recovery techniques
- Mastering essential sailing knots
- And much more!
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.
Course Format:
This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.- Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Sunday 8:30am – 2:30pm
![ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing]( "ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing")
A Learn-To-Sail Vacation on Lake Michigan – August 17th -21st, 2026:
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites: NoneDuring your liveaboard experience, you’ll have the opportunity to earn these internationally recognized ASA certifications:
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
Learn, relax, and explore—then head home as a certified sailor ready for your next voyage.
![ASA 103/104 combo class]( "asa-103-104-combo")
ASA 101/103 Basic Sailing & Basic Cruising Combo | August 19th – August 21st | Port Washington, WI: $1,357.00
PORT WASHINGTON, WIPrerequisites: NoneASA101 – This is a perfect course for students with fundamental sailing knowledge. Because of the shortened format, the course moves along quickly. The Basic Keelboat will be a refresher as much as learning new skills. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. The course is taught by USCG Captains and your certification is recognized by the United States Coast Guard as a Safe Boating Course.
ASA103 – General Description: This course is the next step and serves as an introductory course to the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 30 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.
Format: This course is offered as a 3 day course over Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 hours each day.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Thursday, August 20th, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Friday, August 21st, 2026 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)![ASA 101/103 Combo]( "asa-101-103-combo")
A Learn-To-Sail Vacation on Lake Michigan – September 7th -11th, 2026:
South Shore Yacht ClubPrerequisites: NoneDuring your liveaboard experience, you’ll have the opportunity to earn these internationally recognized ASA certifications:
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
Learn, relax, and explore—then head home as a certified sailor ready for your next voyage.
![ASA 103/104 combo class]( "asa-103-104-combo")
