Intermediate
ASA118 – Docking Endorsement (118): $397.50
This hands-on course allows students to learn theory and practice repetitive docking and casting-off maneuvers to reinforce understanding of theory, methods and skills. In addition to docking skills we’ll learn harboring skills and how to control a boat in a busy harbor and narrow fairway turning techniques. Both novice and experienced sailors will benefit from this course as the techniques apply to 30-foot weekend cruisers on up to 50-foot inboard single-screw sailing yachts. Upon successful completion of this course, students experience a significant increase in enjoyment in all of their sailing ventures because they will no longer fear docking at the end of the day. Spouses and crew members enjoy mastering these skills because it helps them become more proficient and confident as crewmembers.
Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 1 day intensive course over a Saturday, 8 hours each day.
Saturday, May 14th, 2022 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
ASA 104, Bareboat Chartering: $757.00
This is a comprehensive cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 28 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. International sailing considerations along with learning how to respond to “what ifs” that might occur when you are off-shore and the “first responder”. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper and look for this internationally accepted certification when chartering a boat.
Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Friday and Saturday, 8 hours each day.
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo: $1,364.00
This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.
Format: Taught from Burnham Harbor located in Chicago Illinois. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Thursday, June 30th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, July 1st, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo: $1,364.00
This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.
Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Thursday, July 28th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, July 29th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Saturday, July 30th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sunday, July 31st, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
ASA 104, Bareboat Chartering: $757.00
This is a comprehensive cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 28 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. International sailing considerations along with learning how to respond to “what ifs” that might occur when you are off-shore and the “first responder”. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper and look for this internationally accepted certification when chartering a boat.
Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Saturday, July 30th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Sunday, July 31st, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
ASA 104, Bareboat Chartering: $757.00
This is a comprehensive cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 28 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. International sailing considerations along with learning how to respond to “what ifs” that might occur when you are off-shore and the “first responder”. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper and look for this internationally accepted certification when chartering a boat.
Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Saturday, August 13th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Sunday, August 14th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo: $1,364.00
This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.
Format: Taught from Burnham Harbor located in Chicago Illinois. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Thursday, October 6th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, October 7th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Saturday, October 80th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sunday, October 9th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation – In Person Classroom: $447.00
This course teaches navigational skills required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. This is a perfect course to better understand coastal navigation and how you interact with the world around you. Beyond your GPS, you’ll learn skills to safely navigate waters that include tidal and current changes. In this course you will learn chart reading, maritime publications, navigation equipment, tide and current tables, plotting position, bearings, running fixes, set and drift, navigation lights, day shapes, buoyage systems, current and leeway and much more.
Format: Taught at Milwaukee Yacht Club. This course is offered as a 2 day course, Saturday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Sunday, December 4th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo | June 1-4 | Burnham Harbor; Chicago, IL: $1,510.00
[SIGN ME UP!]: All Chicago Courses are being taught through Spinnaker Sailing Crew.
To register for this class please sign up at Spinnaker Crew Sailing
This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.
Format: Taught from Burnham Harbor located in Chicago, Illinois. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Thursday, June 1 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, June 2 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Saturday, June 3 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sunday, June 4 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo | July 13 -16 | Burnham Harbor; Chicago, IL: $1,510.00
[SIGN ME UP!]: All Chicago Courses are being taught through Spinnaker Sailing Crew.
To register for this class please sign up at Spinnaker Crew Sailing
This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.
Format: Taught from Burnham Harbor located in Chicago, Illinois. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Thursday, July 13 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, July 14 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Saturday, July 15 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sunday, July 16 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
ASA 118 Docking Endorsement | July 21st | McKinley Marina: $297.50
McKinley Marina Center DocksJoin us for this one-day course in which you will learn strategies and techniques to safely and efficiently dock a 30′ – 32′ auxiliary-powered sailboat in a variety of conditions. Hands-on practice will increase your overall boat handling confidence while you gain knowledge of basic auxiliary power theory, engine and steering controls, proper use of dock lines, crew communication, and safety.
The Docking Techniques for Single Engine Boats by Capt. Tom Tursi textbook is included with your purchase of this course and will be mailed to you.
Format: This course is offered as a 1 day week course, Friday 10:00AM – 3:30PM.
ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo | August 24 -27 | Burnham Harbor; Chicago, IL: $1,510.00
[SIGN ME UP!]: All Chicago Courses are being taught through Spinnaker Sailing Crew.
To register for this class please sign up at Spinnaker Crew Sailing
This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.
Format: Taught from Burnham Harbor located in Chicago, Illinois. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.
Thursday, August 24 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Friday, August 25 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Saturday, August 26 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Sunday, August 27 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
