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  • ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | September 5th & 6th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $597.00

    South Shore Yacht Club
    Prerequisites: None

    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
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    ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing

  • ASA 111: Anchoring Skills Clinic | September 27th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $397.00

    South Shore Yacht Club
    Prerequisites: ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1

    Master one of the most important cruising skills with this hands-on ASA 111 Sailing Review course focused exclusively on anchoring.

    Whether you’re preparing for a bareboat charter, planning extended cruising adventures, or simply looking to improve your confidence as skipper, this practical clinic will teach you how to anchor safely, confidently, and effectively in a variety of conditions.

    During this course, students will review anchoring equipment and techniques, learn how to select suitable anchorages, evaluate depth, wind, and bottom conditions, calculate proper scope, set and test an anchor, and safely depart an anchorage. Students will also discuss common anchoring challenges, overnight considerations, and strategies for preventing dragging and other anchoring issues.

    Topics include:

    • Types of anchors and ground tackle
    • Selecting a safe anchorage
    • Wind, current, depth, and bottom considerations
    • Calculating and deploying proper scope
    • Setting and verifying anchor holding
    • Anchor watch procedures
    • Retrieving and stowing the anchor
    • Communication and crew coordination
    • Common anchoring mistakes and troubleshooting

    This ASA 111 Sailing Review clinic combines classroom discussion with extensive on-the-water practice to help sailors develop the skills and confidence needed to anchor independently.

    Format: This course is offered as a 1-day course, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day.

    Prerequisites: ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1

    Certification: ASA 111 Sailing Review

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    ASA111, Sailing Skills Review

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