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SUMMARY:ASA 105 COASTAL NAVIGATION | JANUARY 2027 | MADISON\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Build the skills and confidence to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters\, even when you cannot rely solely on electronic navigation. \nASA 105 is an in-depth\, classroom-based course designed to help you better understand coastal navigation and how your vessel interacts with the world around you. Through instructor-led lessons and hands-on chart work\, you will learn how to interpret nautical charts\, use maritime publications and navigation equipment\, plot courses and positions\, account for tides and currents\, and make informed navigational decisions. \nBeyond your GPS\, you’ll develop the traditional navigation skills needed to safely plan and complete passages through waters affected by changing tides\, currents\, wind\, and leeway. \nASA 105 is a knowledge-based course taught entirely in the classroom. There is no on-the-water portion. No previous ASA certification is required\, although the course is especially valuable for sailors preparing for ASA 106: Advanced Coastal Cruising or anyone who wants a stronger understanding of coastal navigation. \nYour Course Tuition Includes\n\n25.5 hours of live\, in-person instruction\nASA 105 course book\nASA training chart\nShipping of your course materials before class\nUse of navigation tools during classroom sessions\nASA 105 examination\nASA certification fee\n\nNavigation tools will be provided for use during class. Students who would like their own set for continued practice or future use may purchase one separately through our online store\, here: Supplies – True North Maritime Academy \nStudents who successfully complete the course requirements and written examination will earn the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation certification. \nClass Schedule\n\nMonday\, January 18\, 2027: 5:30 PM–10:30 PM\nTuesday\, January 19\, 2027: 5:30 PM–10:30 PM\nThursday\, January 21\, 2027: 5:30 PM–10:30 PM\nFriday\, January 22\, 2027: 5:30 PM–10:30 PM\nSaturday\, January 23\, 2027: 9:30 AM–3:00 PM\n\nClass Location\nMadison\, Wisconsin
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-105-coastal-navigation-january-2027-madison-wi/
CATEGORIES:Beginner
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SUMMARY:BVI | CATAMARAN FLOTILLA | FEB 13 – FEB 20\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:🌴 British Virgin Islands Catamaran Sailing Adventure\nFebruary 13–20\, 2027 🌴 \nJoin us for an unforgettable week sailing through the breathtaking British Virgin Islands aboard a luxurious 40–44ft catamaran. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate sailing vacation or want to earn ASA certifications while cruising paradise\, this trip offers the perfect blend of adventure\, relaxation\, and hands-on sailing experience. \n ⛵ Pricing (Based on Double Occupancy) \n\n$2\,897 per person — Sailing Vacation Experience\n$3\,597 per person — Includes ASA Certification Courses (ASA 101 / 103 / 104 / 114 as applicable)\n\nA 50% deposit is due at registration. Remaining balance is due 45 days prior to departure. \n🌊 Sample Itinerary \nCharter Dates: February 13–20\, 2027 \nDeparture Marina: Ritter House Marina\, Tortola\, BVI \nDay 1 – Saturday\, February 13\nArrive at Ritter House Marina after 12:00 PM and settle aboard your catamaran. Spend the afternoon exploring nearby Road Town before enjoying dinner ashore and your first relaxing evening onboard. \nDay 2 – Sunday\, February 14 (Valentines Day! ❤️ )\nDepart for Trellis Bay (Beef Island) with time to explore the bay and enjoy the laid-back beach bars and island vibe. Later\, continue on to Marina Cay for a scenic stop (snorkeling/swimming if conditions allow) and a relaxed afternoon/evening before settling in for the night. \nDay 3 – Monday\, February 15 \nSail north to Gorda Sound and head for Leverick Bay for a fun night ashore. We’ll anchor nearby and dinghy in for waterfront rum drinks\, dinner\, and a lively pirate night featuring Michael “Beans” and his famous show. \nDay 4 – Tuesday\, February 16 \nAfter a short sail\, we’ll kick things off with happy hour at Saba Rock—the perfect perch for soaking in the views and watching the harbor come alive. After a hot day on the water\, treat yourself to yacht-delivered cocktails back on board (because you’ve earned it)\, then ease over to Bitter End Yacht Club for a laid-back waterfront dinner and that classic “Abacos/North Sound” evening vibe\, warm breeze\, soft lights\, and sailing stories rolling as easily as the rum. \nDay 5 – Wednesday\, February 17 \nSet sail for Anegada\, the BVI’s unique coral island paradise. Explore by beach cruiser or open-air taxi\, relax at beach bars\, and enjoy a famous lobster dinner at one of the island’s celebrated beachfront restaurants. \nDay 6 – Thursday\, February 18 \nContinue to Jost Van Dyke\, known for its laid-back atmosphere\, beautiful beaches\, and legendary beach bars. Spend the afternoon enjoying island life with visits to Foxy’s and possibly White Bay before returning to the catamaran for dinner. \nDay 7 – Friday\, February 19 \nCruise to The Bight at Norman Island for snorkeling and exploring some of the best waters in the BVIs. Enjoy lunch or drinks at the iconic floating bar and restaurant\, The Willy T. \nDay 8 – Departure Day – Saturday\, February 20 \nEnjoy breakfast onboard before packing up and saying farewell to your catamaran adventure. Disembark from Ritter House Marina\, by 12:00 PM. \n⚓ Please Note \nThis itinerary is provided as a sample and is subject to change based on weather\, sea conditions\, marina availability\, or circumstances beyond our control. \n  \n⛵ The Boats \nYour vacation will take place aboard one of BVI Yacht Charters’ immaculate 40–44ft catamarans. Guests enjoy private queen cabins with ensuite heads\, spacious lounging areas\, and all the comfort needed for an incredible week in paradise. \n  \n✅ What’s Included \n\n7 nights / 8 days onboard accommodations\nExperienced ASA Instructor\nBasic onboard provisions (6 breakfasts\, 6 lunches\, 2 dinners)\nNational Park fees\nCruising permits\nASA logbook completed and signed by your instructor\nASA certification stickers\n\n ❌ Not Included \n\nTravel expenses to/from Tortola (flights\, taxis\, hotels\, etc.)\nPersonal travel or medical insurance\nFuel and water usage\nAdditional personal provisions\nMeals ashore (5 dinners)\nAlcoholic beverages onboard\nInstructor gratuity\n\n  \n📋 Cancellation Policy \nCancellations within 7 days of booking: \n\n100% refund minus credit card fees\n\nCancellations after 7 days of booking and more than 12 weeks prior to departure: \n\nDeposit is non-refundable\n\nCancellations within 12 weeks of departure: \n\nNo refund\n\nPlease note there is a strict no-refund policy for cancellations made within twelve (12) weeks of departure. \n  \n📋 Booking Changes \nChanges made within 7 days of booking: \n\nNo fee\n\nChanges made after 7 days of booking and more than 12 weeks prior to departure: \n\n$100 change fee per person (subject to approval)\n\nChanges within 12 weeks of departure: \n\nChanges are not permitted and will be treated as a cancellation with no refund.\n\nTravel Insurance\nWe strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment against unexpected events such as trip cancellations\, medical emergencies\, travel delays\, or lost luggage. Travel insurance is especially important for international travel\, providing valuable peace of mind before and during your trip. You can purchase coverage through our preferred provider\, TravelInsurance.com. \n🌴 Ready to Sail Paradise?\nExperience the beauty\, adventure\, and world-class sailing of the British Virgin Islands from the comfort of a luxurious catamaran. Whether you’re joining for the vacation\, the certifications\, or both\, this is a sailing adventure you’ll never forget. \nSecure your spot today! \n 
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/bvi-catamaran-flotilla-feb-13-feb-20-2027/
LOCATION:Roadtown\, Tortolla\, BVI
CATEGORIES:Flotilla
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SUMMARY:BVI | CATAMARAN FLOTILLA | FEB 20 – FEB 27\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:🌴 British Virgin Islands Catamaran Sailing Adventure\nFebruary 20–27\, 2027 🌴 \nJoin us for an unforgettable week sailing through the breathtaking British Virgin Islands aboard a luxurious 40–44ft catamaran. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate sailing vacation or want to earn ASA certifications while cruising paradise\, this trip offers the perfect blend of adventure\, relaxation\, and hands-on sailing experience. \n ⛵ Pricing (Based on Double Occupancy) \n\n$2\,897 per person — Sailing Vacation Experience\n$3\,597 per person — Includes ASA Certification Courses (ASA 101 / 103 / 104 / 114 as applicable)\n\nA 50% deposit is due at registration. Remaining balance is due 45 days prior to departure. \n🌊 Sample Itinerary \nCharter Dates: February 20–27\, 2027 \nDeparture Marina: Ritter House Marina\, Tortola\, BVI \nDay 1 – Saturday\, February 20\nArrive at Ritter House Marina after 12:00 PM and settle aboard your catamaran. Spend the afternoon exploring nearby Road Town before enjoying dinner ashore and your first relaxing evening onboard. \nDay 2 – Sunday\, February 21\nDepart for Trellis Bay (Beef Island) with time to explore the bay and enjoy the laid-back beach bars and island vibe. Later\, continue on to Marina Cay for a scenic stop (snorkeling/swimming if conditions allow) and a relaxed afternoon/evening before settling in for the night. \nDay 3 – Monday\, February 22 \nSail north to Gorda Sound and head for Leverick Bay for a fun night ashore. We’ll anchor nearby and dinghy in for waterfront rum drinks\, dinner\, and a lively pirate night featuring Michael “Beans” and his famous show. \nDay 4 – Tuesday\, February 23 \nAfter a short sail\, we’ll kick things off with happy hour at Saba Rock—the perfect perch for soaking in the views and watching the harbor come alive. After a hot day on the water\, treat yourself to yacht-delivered cocktails back on board (because you’ve earned it)\, then ease over to Bitter End Yacht Club for a laid-back waterfront dinner and that classic “Abacos/North Sound” evening vibe\, warm breeze\, soft lights\, and sailing stories rolling as easily as the rum. \nDay 5 – Wednesday\, February 24 \nSet sail for Anegada\, the BVI’s unique coral island paradise. Explore by beach cruiser or open-air taxi\, relax at beach bars\, and enjoy a famous lobster dinner at one of the island’s celebrated beachfront restaurants. \nDay 6 – Thursday\, February 25 \nContinue to Jost Van Dyke\, known for its laid-back atmosphere\, beautiful beaches\, and legendary beach bars. Spend the afternoon enjoying island life with visits to Foxy’s and possibly White Bay before returning to the catamaran for dinner. \nDay 7 – Friday\, February 26 \nCruise to The Bight at Norman Island for snorkeling and exploring some of the best waters in the BVIs. Enjoy lunch or drinks at the iconic floating bar and restaurant\, The Willy T. \nDay 8 – Departure Day – Saturday\, February 27 \nEnjoy breakfast onboard before packing up and saying farewell to your catamaran adventure. Disembark from Ritter House Marina\, by 12:00 PM. \n⚓ Please Note \nThis itinerary is provided as a sample and is subject to change based on weather\, sea conditions\, marina availability\, or circumstances beyond our control. \n  \n⛵ The Boats \nYour vacation will take place aboard one of BVI Yacht Charters’ immaculate 40–44ft catamarans. Guests enjoy private queen cabins with ensuite heads\, spacious lounging areas\, and all the comfort needed for an incredible week in paradise. \n  \n✅ What’s Included \n\n7 nights / 8 days onboard accommodations\nExperienced ASA Instructor\nBasic onboard provisions (6 breakfasts\, 6 lunches\, 2 dinners)\nNational Park fees\nCruising permits\nASA logbook completed and signed by your instructor\nASA certification stickers\n\n ❌ Not Included \n\nTravel expenses to/from Tortola (flights\, taxis\, hotels\, etc.)\nPersonal travel or medical insurance\nFuel and water usage\nAdditional personal provisions\nMeals ashore (5 dinners)\nAlcoholic beverages onboard\nInstructor gratuity\n\n  \n📋 Cancellation Policy \nCancellations within 7 days of booking: \n\n100% refund minus credit card fees\n\nCancellations after 7 days of booking and more than 12 weeks prior to departure: \n\nDeposit is non-refundable\n\nCancellations within 12 weeks of departure: \n\nNo refund\n\nPlease note there is a strict no-refund policy for cancellations made within twelve (12) weeks of departure. \n  \n📋 Booking Changes \nChanges made within 7 days of booking: \n\nNo fee\n\nChanges made after 7 days of booking and more than 12 weeks prior to departure: \n\n$100 change fee per person (subject to approval)\n\nChanges within 12 weeks of departure: \n\nChanges are not permitted and will be treated as a cancellation with no refund.\n\nTravel Insurance\nWe strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment against unexpected events such as trip cancellations\, medical emergencies\, travel delays\, or lost luggage. Travel insurance is especially important for international travel\, providing valuable peace of mind before and during your trip. You can purchase coverage through our preferred provider\, TravelInsurance.com. \n🌴 Ready to Sail Paradise?\nExperience the beauty\, adventure\, and world-class sailing of the British Virgin Islands from the comfort of a luxurious catamaran. Whether you’re joining for the vacation\, the certifications\, or both\, this is a sailing adventure you’ll never forget. \nSecure your spot today! \n 
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/bvi-catamaran-flotilla-feb-20-feb-27-2027/
LOCATION:Roadtown\, Tortolla\, BVI
CATEGORIES:Flotilla
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SUMMARY:BVI | CATAMARAN FLOTILLA | FEB 27– MAR 06\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:🌴 British Virgin Islands Catamaran Sailing Adventure\nFebruary 27 – March 06\, 2027 🌴 \nJoin us for an unforgettable week sailing through the breathtaking British Virgin Islands aboard a luxurious 40–44ft catamaran. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate sailing vacation or want to earn ASA certifications while cruising paradise\, this trip offers the perfect blend of adventure\, relaxation\, and hands-on sailing experience. \n ⛵ Pricing (Based on Double Occupancy) \n\n$2\,897 per person — Sailing Vacation Experience\n$3\,597 per person — Includes ASA Certification Courses (ASA 101 / 103 / 104 / 114 as applicable)\n\nA 50% deposit is due at registration. Remaining balance is due 45 days prior to departure. \n🌊 Sample Itinerary \nCharter Dates: February 27 – March 06\, 2027 \nDeparture Marina: Ritter House Marina\, Tortola\, BVI \nDay 1 – Saturday\, February 27\nArrive at Ritter House Marina after 12:00 PM and settle aboard your catamaran. Spend the afternoon exploring nearby Road Town before enjoying dinner ashore and your first relaxing evening onboard. \nDay 2 – Sunday\, February 28\nDepart for Trellis Bay (Beef Island) with time to explore the bay and enjoy the laid-back beach bars and island vibe. Later\, continue on to Marina Cay for a scenic stop (snorkeling/swimming if conditions allow) and a relaxed afternoon/evening before settling in for the night. \nDay 3 – Monday\, March 01 \nSail north to Gorda Sound and head for Leverick Bay for a fun night ashore. We’ll anchor nearby and dinghy in for waterfront rum drinks\, dinner\, and a lively pirate night featuring Michael “Beans” and his famous show. \nDay 4 – Tuesday\, March 02 \nAfter a short sail\, we’ll kick things off with happy hour at Saba Rock—the perfect perch for soaking in the views and watching the harbor come alive. After a hot day on the water\, treat yourself to yacht-delivered cocktails back on board (because you’ve earned it)\, then ease over to Bitter End Yacht Club for a laid-back waterfront dinner and that classic “Abacos/North Sound” evening vibe\, warm breeze\, soft lights\, and sailing stories rolling as easily as the rum. \nDay 5 – Wednesday\, March 03 \nSet sail for Anegada\, the BVI’s unique coral island paradise. Explore by beach cruiser or open-air taxi\, relax at beach bars\, and enjoy a famous lobster dinner at one of the island’s celebrated beachfront restaurants. \nDay 6 – Thursday\, March 04 \nContinue to Jost Van Dyke\, known for its laid-back atmosphere\, beautiful beaches\, and legendary beach bars. Spend the afternoon enjoying island life with visits to Foxy’s and possibly White Bay before returning to the catamaran for dinner. \nDay 7 – Friday\, March 05 \nCruise to The Bight at Norman Island for snorkeling and exploring some of the best waters in the BVIs. Enjoy lunch or drinks at the iconic floating bar and restaurant\, The Willy T. \nDay 8 – Departure Day – Saturday\, March 06 \nEnjoy breakfast onboard before packing up and saying farewell to your catamaran adventure. Disembark from Ritter House Marina\, by 12:00 PM. \n⚓ Please Note \nThis itinerary is provided as a sample and is subject to change based on weather\, sea conditions\, marina availability\, or circumstances beyond our control. \n  \n⛵ The Boats \nYour vacation will take place aboard one of BVI Yacht Charters’ immaculate 40–44ft catamarans. Guests enjoy private queen cabins with ensuite heads\, spacious lounging areas\, and all the comfort needed for an incredible week in paradise. \n  \n✅ What’s Included \n\n7 nights / 8 days onboard accommodations\nExperienced ASA Instructor\nBasic onboard provisions (6 breakfasts\, 6 lunches\, 2 dinners)\nNational Park fees\nCruising permits\nASA logbook completed and signed by your instructor\nASA certification stickers\n\n ❌ Not Included \n\nTravel expenses to/from Tortola (flights\, taxis\, hotels\, etc.)\nPersonal travel or medical insurance\nFuel and water usage\nAdditional personal provisions\nMeals ashore (5 dinners)\nAlcoholic beverages onboard\nInstructor gratuity\n\n  \n📋 Cancellation Policy \nCancellations within 7 days of booking: \n\n100% refund minus credit card fees\n\nCancellations after 7 days of booking and more than 12 weeks prior to departure: \n\nDeposit is non-refundable\n\nCancellations within 12 weeks of departure: \n\nNo refund\n\nPlease note there is a strict no-refund policy for cancellations made within twelve (12) weeks of departure. \n  \n📋 Booking Changes \nChanges made within 7 days of booking: \n\nNo fee\n\nChanges made after 7 days of booking and more than 12 weeks prior to departure: \n\n$100 change fee per person (subject to approval)\n\nChanges within 12 weeks of departure: \n\nChanges are not permitted and will be treated as a cancellation with no refund.\n\nTravel Insurance\nWe strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment against unexpected events such as trip cancellations\, medical emergencies\, travel delays\, or lost luggage. Travel insurance is especially important for international travel\, providing valuable peace of mind before and during your trip. You can purchase coverage through our preferred provider\, TravelInsurance.com. \n🌴 Ready to Sail Paradise?\nExperience the beauty\, adventure\, and world-class sailing of the British Virgin Islands from the comfort of a luxurious catamaran. Whether you’re joining for the vacation\, the certifications\, or both\, this is a sailing adventure you’ll never forget. \nSecure your spot today! \n 
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/bvi-catamaran-flotilla-feb-27-mar-06-2027/
LOCATION:Roadtown\, Tortolla\, BVI
CATEGORIES:Flotilla
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SUMMARY:ASA 107 - Celestial Navigation Workshop | April 10th\, April 11th\, April 17th\, April 18th\, 2027 | Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Look beyond the chartplotter and learn to find your position by reading the sky. \nASA 107 Celestial Navigation is an advanced course for sailors who want to move beyond electronic navigation and understand one of the oldest and most rewarding skills in seamanship. Using the sun\, moon\, stars and planets\, you’ll learn how mariners have crossed oceans for centuries — and why these traditional skills still matter today. \nThrough classroom instruction\, guided calculations and practical sextant work\, you’ll learn how celestial observations are taken\, corrected\, reduced and converted into lines of position. You’ll practice working with time\, using the Nautical Almanac\, plotting celestial fixes and understanding how the apparent motion of celestial bodies relates to your position on the earth. \nCelestial navigation is not just a backup to GPS. It is a discipline that sharpens your awareness\, builds confidence and connects you to the art of ocean sailing in a way no screen ever can. Along the way\, we’ll also discuss how attentive mariners use natural observations such as light\, clouds\, swell patterns\, direction and time to build a broader sense of where they are and what is happening around the vessel. \nThis course is not about abandoning modern electronics. It is about developing the knowledge and confidence to understand your position independently\, verify what electronic systems are telling you and maintain a dependable navigational backup for offshore sailing. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThroughout the course\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the basic principles of the celestial sphere\nIdentify navigational stars\, planets and other useful celestial bodies\nUnderstand how time\, longitude and celestial observations are connected\nUse Coordinated Universal Time and maintain accurate sight records\nIdentify the parts of a sextant and explain how the instrument works\nCheck and correct common sextant errors\nTake accurate sextant sights\nApply the necessary corrections to observed altitude\nUse the Nautical Almanac and sight-reduction resources\nReduce celestial observations through calculation\nConvert observations into lines of position\nPlot celestial lines of position and determine a fix\nCalculate latitude using a meridian passage or noon sight\nUse multiple observations to improve the accuracy of a position\nEvaluate potential errors and the reliability of a celestial fix\nIncorporate celestial navigation into offshore voyage planning\nUse celestial navigation as a backup to electronic systems\nRecognize how selected natural observations can improve situational awareness at sea\n\nWeather permitting\, students will also have opportunities to practice taking sights outdoors and apply classroom concepts using actual observations. \nPrerequisites\nStudents should hold ASA 105 Coastal Navigation \nStudents should be comfortable reading nautical charts\, plotting positions and courses\, and completing basic navigation calculations. Previous experience using a sextant is not required. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nFour days of live\, in-person instruction held over two weekends\nASA 107 Celestial Navigation instruction\nASA 107 textbook and course materials\n2027 Nautical Almanac\nSight Reduction Forms\nGuided celestial-navigation calculations and plotting exercises\nHands-on sextant instruction and practice\nUse of sextants and applicable navigation tools during class\nASA 107 examination\nASA 107 certification upon successful completion of the course requirements\n\nWhen\n\nSaturday\, April 10: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nSunday\, April 11: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nSaturday\, April 17: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nSunday\, April 18: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM\n\nLocation:\nTo be announced in Milwaukee\, WI \nCourse Tuition\n$1\,397 per student \nCelestial navigation requires patience\, practice and a willingness to look beyond the screen. In return\, it offers something deeply rewarding: the ability to use time\, mathematics and the sky to find your position anywhere in the world. \nLearn the calculations. Take the sights. Discover a more connected way to navigate.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-107-celestial-navigation-workshop-april-10th-april-11th-april-17th-april-18th-2027-milwaukee-wi/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | May 29th & May 30th\, 2027 | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 is where your sailing journey begins. Designed for new sailors with little or no previous experience\, this two-day course combines practical instruction with extensive time on the water \nYou’ll learn aboard a 22-foot\, tiller-steered Hunter 216\, which is an excellent boat for developing a strong understanding of how a sailboat responds to the wind\, sails\, rudder\, and crew. Classes are limited to a maximum of four students\, giving everyone substantial hands-on time at the helm\, trimming sails\, and practicing each crew position. \nThe course is held Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We generally aim to spend approximately four of the six instructional hours each day on the water\, although the exact schedule may vary depending on weather and sailing conditions. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 101 certification and have the foundational knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 20- to 27-foot sloop-rigged keelboat during daylight hours in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThroughout the course\, you’ll develop practical sailing skills and an understanding of the essential concepts every new sailor should know\, including: \n\nBasic sailing terminology and the parts of a sailboat\nHow sails work and how a boat responds to the wind\nPreparing\, rigging\, and inspecting the boat before departure\nRaising\, lowering\, and trimming the sails\nSteering with a tiller and maintaining a proper course\nPoints of sail and recognizing wind direction\nTacking\, jibing\, and other fundamental sailing maneuvers\nProper helm commands and crew communication\nLeaving and returning to the dock safely\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery procedures\nBasic navigation rules and aids to navigation\nRequired safety equipment and safe boating practices\nEssential sailing knots and their proper uses\nBasic seamanship\, boat handling\, and crew responsibilities\n\nBecause classes are limited to four students\, you’ll rotate through the different positions aboard the boat. Everyone will have opportunities to steer\, handle lines\, trim sails\, perform maneuvers\, and work as part of the crew. \nPrerequisites \nNo previous sailing experience or certification is required. ASA 101 is designed specifically for beginners and anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in sailing. \nStudents should be comfortable moving around a small sailboat and participating in hands-on activities aboard the vessel. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOnline Intro to Sailing Prep Course to get a head start before class by learning sailing concepts online at your own pace.\nTwo days of hands-on sailing instruction with an experienced American Sailing instructor.\nSaturday and Sunday classes from 8:30 AM–2:30 PM.\nApproximately eight hours of planned on-the-water sailing instruction\, weather permitting.\nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 instruction\, covering the knowledge and practical skills required by American Sailing.\nSmall classes with a maximum of four students\, giving you plenty of time at the helm and individual instruction.\nOfficial ASA 101 Sailing Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 101 written examination and practical skills assessment.\nASA 101 certification upon successful completion of the course requirements.\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nNo-cost weather make-up session if severe or unsafe conditions prevent your class from completing the required on-the-water skills.\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we work around passing rain or lighter wind because there is still plenty to learn in changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule the necessary make-up time at no additional cost.\n \nCourse Tuition \n$647.00 per person \nTake your first step toward becoming a confident\, capable sailor and reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-101-keelboat-1-may-29th-may-30th-2027-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | June 19th & June 20th\, 2027 | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 is where your sailing journey begins. Designed for new sailors with little or no previous experience\, this two-day course combines practical instruction with extensive time on the water \nYou’ll learn aboard a 22-foot\, tiller-steered Hunter 216\, which is an excellent boat for developing a strong understanding of how a sailboat responds to the wind\, sails\, rudder\, and crew. Classes are limited to a maximum of four students\, giving everyone substantial hands-on time at the helm\, trimming sails\, and practicing each crew position. \nThe course is held Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We generally aim to spend approximately four of the six instructional hours each day on the water\, although the exact schedule may vary depending on weather and sailing conditions. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 101 certification and have the foundational knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 20- to 27-foot sloop-rigged keelboat during daylight hours in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThroughout the course\, you’ll develop practical sailing skills and an understanding of the essential concepts every new sailor should know\, including: \n\nBasic sailing terminology and the parts of a sailboat\nHow sails work and how a boat responds to the wind\nPreparing\, rigging\, and inspecting the boat before departure\nRaising\, lowering\, and trimming the sails\nSteering with a tiller and maintaining a proper course\nPoints of sail and recognizing wind direction\nTacking\, jibing\, and other fundamental sailing maneuvers\nProper helm commands and crew communication\nLeaving and returning to the dock safely\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery procedures\nBasic navigation rules and aids to navigation\nRequired safety equipment and safe boating practices\nEssential sailing knots and their proper uses\nBasic seamanship\, boat handling\, and crew responsibilities\n\nBecause classes are limited to four students\, you’ll rotate through the different positions aboard the boat. Everyone will have opportunities to steer\, handle lines\, trim sails\, perform maneuvers\, and work as part of the crew. \nPrerequisites \nNo previous sailing experience or certification is required. ASA 101 is designed specifically for beginners and anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in sailing. \nStudents should be comfortable moving around a small sailboat and participating in hands-on activities aboard the vessel. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOnline Intro to Sailing Prep Course to get a head start before class by learning sailing concepts online at your own pace.\nTwo days of hands-on sailing instruction with an experienced American Sailing instructor.\nSaturday and Sunday classes from 8:30 AM–2:30 PM.\nApproximately eight hours of planned on-the-water sailing instruction\, weather permitting.\nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 instruction\, covering the knowledge and practical skills required by American Sailing.\nSmall classes with a maximum of four students\, giving you plenty of time at the helm and individual instruction.\nOfficial ASA 101 Sailing Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 101 written examination and practical skills assessment.\nASA 101 certification upon successful completion of the course requirements.\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nNo-cost weather make-up session if severe or unsafe conditions prevent your class from completing the required on-the-water skills.\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we work around passing rain or lighter wind because there is still plenty to learn in changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule the necessary make-up time at no additional cost.\n \nCourse Tuition \n$647.00 per person \nTake your first step toward becoming a confident\, capable sailor and reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-101-keelboat-1-june-19th-june-20th-2027-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 118 Docking Endorsement | June 25th | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 118 Docking Endorsement is a hands-on course that combines essential docking theory with repeated practice aboard an auxiliary-powered sailboat. \nYou’ll learn how the boat responds to its engine\, rudder\, propeller\, wind\, and current\, then apply that knowledge while practicing docking\, casting off\, backing\, turning\, and maneuvering within busy harbors and narrow fairways. \nThe goal is to make docking a planned\, controlled maneuver rather than the part of your sailing day that you dread. Upon successful completion\, you’ll be better prepared to anticipate how the boat will respond\, communicate with your crew\, adjust when conditions change\, and dock with greater confidence and precision. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nASA 118 develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely maneuver and dock an auxiliary-powered sailboat\, including: \n\nUnderstanding hull shape\, keel configuration\, rudders\, and windage\nIdentifying the boat’s pivot point\nUsing the engine\, transmission\, throttle\, and steering controls\nUnderstanding prop wash\, prop blast\, and prop walk\nDeveloping and maintaining rudder authority\nManeuvering safely in reverse\nEvaluating the effects of wind and current\nPreparing a docking and casting-off plan\nAssigning and communicating crew responsibilities\nSelecting and positioning dock lines and fenders\nUsing boat hooks safely\nUsing spring lines to dock\, undock\, and control the vessel\nApproaching fixed and floating docks\nMaking controlled stops alongside a dock or object\nBacking in a straight line and stopping under control\nTurning the boat within a narrow fairway or confined area\nDocking bow-first or stern-first in a slip\nDocking with wind blowing toward or away from the dock\nUsing wind and prop walk to your advantage\nPlanning an emergency abort option\nDocking or securing the boat following an engine failure\nSafely coiling\, handling\, and heaving dock lines\nEssential docking knots and their proper uses\nClear communication between the skipper and crew\n\nThe course emphasizes repetition so students can reinforce the techniques\, understand how adjustments affect the maneuver\, and become more comfortable responding when the original docking plan needs to change. \nPrerequisites\nStudents should hold ASA 103 Coastal Cruising or have equivalent experience handling an auxiliary-powered sailboat.\n \nParticipants should understand basic engine and steering controls\, line handling\, and crew communication.  \nBoth newer and experienced sailors can benefit from the concentrated practice\, provided they arrive with the foundational experience needed to safely participate in the maneuvers. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nHands-on ASA 118: Docking Endorsement instruction\nDocking and maneuvering theory\nRepeated docking\, casting-off\, and confined-space maneuvering practice\nASA 118 textbook and course materials\nASA 118 knowledge and practical skills assessments\nASA 118 endorsement upon successful completion\nInstruction from professional USCG-licensed captains\nUse of the sailboat and required docking equipment\n\nFormat:\nThis is a hands-on\, on-the-water\, one-day course from 9:00am – 4:00pm \nCourse Tuition\n$697.00 per person \nStop fearing the end of the sailing day. Build the skills to approach the dock with a plan\, communicate clearly with your crew\, and bring the boat in with confidence.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-118-docking-endorsement-june-25th-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270627T163000
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SUMMARY:ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising | June 26th & 27th\, 2027 | Port Washington\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 103 Coastal Cruising is the next step in your sailing journey. Building on the skills learned in ASA 101\, this hands-on course introduces you to the operation of a larger cruising sailboat and prepares you for greater responsibility as both skipper and crew. \nThroughout this intensive two-day course\, you’ll gain practical experience handling an auxiliary-powered sailboat under both sail and power. You’ll learn how to prepare the boat and crew for departure\, maneuver and dock safely\, understand essential onboard systems\, interpret weather information\, anchor securely\, and respond to common emergencies. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 103 certification and have the knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 25- to 35-foot sloop-rigged\, auxiliary-powered keelboat during daylight hours in moderate winds and sea conditions. \nBy the end of the course\, you’ll have greater confidence handling a cruising sailboat and a solid foundation for planning and enjoying daytime coastal cruises. ASA 103 also prepares you to continue your sailing education with ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising. \nThis is a two day course that runs each day from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nASA 103 expands your sailing knowledge and introduces the practical skills needed for safe\, enjoyable daytime coastal cruising\, including: \n\nCruising sailboat terminology and equipment\nPreparing the vessel and crew for departure\nBasic sailboat systems and auxiliary engine operation\nPre-departure checks and safety procedures\nManeuvering under sail and power\nDocking and departing from a dock\nIntermediate sail trim and sail handling\nReefing and responding to changing conditions\nAnchoring procedures and selecting an appropriate anchorage\nBasic navigation and chart reading\nAids to navigation and navigation rules\nWeather observation and interpretation\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery\nEmergency procedures and problem-solving\nLine handling\, knots\, and marlinspike seamanship\nSkipper and crew communication and responsibilities\n\nPrerequisites \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 certification is required. Students should also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills covered in the ASA 101 standard. \nAmerican Sailing recommends completing at least 24 hours of on-the-water sailing experience before beginning ASA 103. Additional time practicing the skills learned in ASA 101 will help you arrive prepared to make the most of this more advanced course. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nTwo days of sailing instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 103 written examination and practical skills assessment\nASA 103 certification upon successful completion\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nA no-cost make-up session if severe or unsafe weather prevents the class from completing the required on-the-water skills\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we adjust the day’s activities around changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule any necessary make-up time at no additional cost. \nCourse Tuition \n$897 per person \nBuild your coastal cruising skills and take the next step toward greater confidence and independence on the water. Reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-103-basic-coastal-cruising-june-26th-27th-2027-port-washington-wi/
LOCATION:PORT WASHINGTON\, WI\, 106 Lake St.\, Port Washington\, WI\, 53074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270702T150000
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SUMMARY:ASA 111: Sailing 101 Review | July 2nd\, 2027 | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Sailing skills are like any other skill. If you haven’t used them in a while\, a little focused practice can make a tremendous difference. \nASA 111 Sailing 101 Review is a hands-on refresher for sailors who have already completed ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 but would like an opportunity to revisit the fundamentals in a structured course environment. \nYou’ll return to the boat with an instructor\, review essential concepts and spend the day practicing the skills that help make sailing feel comfortable and natural again. Whether you are preparing for your next ASA course\, returning to sailing after time away or simply want more experience on the water\, this course will help rebuild your confidence. \nThere is no examination because you already completed that requirement when you earned your ASA 101 certification. This is a review and practice course\, not a replacement for the original ASA 101 course. \nWhat You’ll Review\nDuring the course\, you’ll revisit and practice: \n\nBasic sailing terminology and parts of the boat\nPre-departure preparation and safety procedures\nPoints of sail and steering a consistent course\nSail trim and recognizing when sails need adjustment\nTacking and jibing\nCrew positions\, responsibilities and communication\nStarting\, stopping and controlling the boat under sail\nCrew-overboard recovery procedures\nRight-of-way rules and situational awareness\nEssential sailing knots and their uses\nSafe decision-making in changing wind and weather conditions\nThe exact skills emphasized may be adjusted based on conditions and the experience and goals of the participating sailors.\n\nPrerequisites\nStudents must have previously completed: \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 \nThis course is intended for certified sailors who want additional practice or a refresher. Students seeking their initial ASA 101 certification should register for the complete ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 course. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOne day of live\, instructor-led sailing review\nSix hours of hands-on instruction and practice\nReview of ASA 101 knowledge and practical sailing skills\nUse of the training sailboat\nUse of required sailing and safety equipment\nPersonalized coaching and opportunities to ask questions\n\nThere is no written examination or certification exam. \nA new ASA 101 textbook is not included because students should already have Sailing Made Easy from their original course. Students are encouraged to review the book beforehand and may bring it with them if they have questions they would like to discuss. \nCourse Tuition\n$647.00 per student \nFormat: One day from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nShake off the rust\, refresh your skills and return to the water feeling more comfortable\, capable and ready for your next sailing adventure.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-111-sailing-101-review-july-2nd-2027-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 103/104 – Lake Michigan Intensive Learn-to-Sail Adventure - Coastal to Bareboat Cruising Combo | July 5th through July 9th\, 2027 | Port Washington\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Turn five days on Lake Michigan into the sailing experience that takes you from basic sailing skills to confidently cruising a larger sailboat. \nThis intensive ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising and ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising course combines two ASA certifications with a five-day cruising adventure along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline. \nRather than returning to the same marina after each lesson\, we’re going cruising. \nStudents depart Port Washington on Monday and spend the week sailing north along the Lake Michigan coast\, visiting Sheboygan and Manitowoc\, spending a day practicing anchoring and living aboard at anchor\, and ultimately sailing back to Port Washington on Friday. \nThroughout the voyage\, students become active members of the crew and rotate through the responsibilities involved in operating a cruising sailboat. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThe first part of the voyage concentrates on the skills required for ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising\, including: \n\nCruising sailboat systems and equipment\nSail handling\, reefing and sail trim\nSteering and maneuvering under sail\nBasic coastal navigation\nRules of the Road\nWeather awareness\nCrew-overboard procedures\nDocking and maneuvering under power\nAnchoring fundamentals\nSkipper and crew responsibilities\n\nAs the week progresses\, we’ll build into the skills required for ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising\, including: \n\nPassage and cruise planning\nCruising boat systems\nEngine operation and troubleshooting\nElectrical\, water and sanitation systems\nAdvanced docking and maneuvering\nAnchoring techniques\nSelecting an anchorage\nCalculating and setting proper scope\nNavigation and piloting\nWeather interpretation and decision-making\nEmergency procedures\nProvisioning and living aboard\nSkipper responsibilities and crew management\n\nThe goal isn’t simply to pass two ASA courses. It’s to experience what it’s actually like to plan\, sail and manage a multi-day cruise aboard a cruising sailboat. \nOur Five-Day Cruise\nMonday – Port Washington to Sheboygan\nMeet aboard in Port Washington for orientation\, vessel familiarization and departure preparation.\nStudents participate in getting the boat underway and sail approximately 25 nautical miles north to Sheboygan.\nAlong the way we’ll concentrate on sail handling\, helming\, points of sail\, navigation\, crew coordination and the fundamental skills of ASA 103.\nAfter arriving in Sheboygan\, students participate in docking\, securing the vessel and preparing the boat for the night. \nTuesday – Sheboygan to Manitowoc\nAfter reviewing weather and planning our day’s passage\, we’ll continue north toward Manitowoc.\nStudents take increasing responsibility for operating the boat\, including navigation\, sail selection\, helm duties\, lookout responsibilities and making decisions based on weather and conditions.\nThe longer passage provides an opportunity to begin transitioning from ASA 103 sailing skills into ASA 104 cruising and skipper responsibilities. \nWednesday – Manitowoc and Southbound\nWe’ll begin working our way back south while concentrating on ASA 104 skills\, including passage planning\, navigation\, boat systems\, docking\, maneuvering and skipper responsibilities.\nStudents increasingly take responsibility for planning and operating the vessel under instructor supervision. \nThursday – Anchoring & Living Aboard\nThursday is devoted to one of the most important cruising skills: anchoring.\nWe’ll select an appropriate anchorage based on weather\, wind\, depth\, bottom conditions and protection.\nStudents will practice selecting an anchor location\, calculating scope\, deploying the anchor\, setting and testing its holding\, monitoring our position and safely retrieving the anchor.\nWe’ll also cover the practical side of spending time away from a marina: managing electrical power\, water\, onboard systems\, meals and crew comfort while at anchor.\nWeather permitting\, this provides students with the experience of spending an extended period aboard without relying on marina facilities. \nFriday – Return to Port Washington\nOur final day puts everything together.\nStudents participate in planning and navigating the return passage to Port Washington while rotating through skipper\, helm\, navigation and crew responsibilities.\nAfter returning to our home port\, we’ll complete remaining practical skills\, examinations and a final course debrief. \nA Real Cruising Experience\nThis is not a classroom course with occasional sailing lessons. \nFor five days\, the boat becomes our classroom. \nYou’ll experience marina departures and arrivals\, coastal passages\, navigation\, weather decisions\, living aboard\, anchoring and the everyday responsibilities involved in cruising a larger sailboat. \nThe exact itinerary may change based on weather\, wind\, lake conditions and the judgment of the captain. Making those decisions is itself an important part of learning to cruise safely. \nPrerequisites\nStudents should hold: \nASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing or possess equivalent sailing experience and successfully challenge the ASA 101 requirements prior to beginning the course. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nFive days of liveaboard sailing instruction\nASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising instruction\nASA 104 Bareboat Cruising instruction\nASA textbooks and course materials\nASA 103 examination\nASA 104 examination\nASA 103 certification\nASA 104 certification\nUse of onboard navigation and sailing equipment\n\nCourse Tuition\n\nShared Cabin – Double occupancy = $2457.00 pp\nPrivate Cabin – Single Passenger = $3197.00\n\nClass size is intentionally limited so every student receives substantial hands-on time sailing\, navigating\, docking\, anchoring and serving in the role of skipper. \nFive Days. Two ASA Certifications. One Lake Michigan Cruising Adventure. \nDon’t just learn how to sail. Learn how to go cruising. \n 
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-103-104-lake-michigan-intensive-learn-to-sail-adventure-coastal-to-bareboat-cruising-combo-july-5th-through-july-9th-2027-port-washington-wi/
LOCATION:PORT WASHINGTON\, WI\, 106 Lake St.\, Port Washington\, WI\, 53074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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SUMMARY:ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | July 10th & July 11th\, 2027 | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 is where your sailing journey begins. Designed for new sailors with little or no previous experience\, this two-day course combines practical instruction with extensive time on the water \nYou’ll learn aboard a 22-foot\, tiller-steered Hunter 216\, which is an excellent boat for developing a strong understanding of how a sailboat responds to the wind\, sails\, rudder\, and crew. Classes are limited to a maximum of four students\, giving everyone substantial hands-on time at the helm\, trimming sails\, and practicing each crew position. \nThe course is held Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We generally aim to spend approximately four of the six instructional hours each day on the water\, although the exact schedule may vary depending on weather and sailing conditions. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 101 certification and have the foundational knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 20- to 27-foot sloop-rigged keelboat during daylight hours in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThroughout the course\, you’ll develop practical sailing skills and an understanding of the essential concepts every new sailor should know\, including: \n\nBasic sailing terminology and the parts of a sailboat\nHow sails work and how a boat responds to the wind\nPreparing\, rigging\, and inspecting the boat before departure\nRaising\, lowering\, and trimming the sails\nSteering with a tiller and maintaining a proper course\nPoints of sail and recognizing wind direction\nTacking\, jibing\, and other fundamental sailing maneuvers\nProper helm commands and crew communication\nLeaving and returning to the dock safely\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery procedures\nBasic navigation rules and aids to navigation\nRequired safety equipment and safe boating practices\nEssential sailing knots and their proper uses\nBasic seamanship\, boat handling\, and crew responsibilities\n\nBecause classes are limited to four students\, you’ll rotate through the different positions aboard the boat. Everyone will have opportunities to steer\, handle lines\, trim sails\, perform maneuvers\, and work as part of the crew. \nPrerequisites \nNo previous sailing experience or certification is required. ASA 101 is designed specifically for beginners and anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in sailing. \nStudents should be comfortable moving around a small sailboat and participating in hands-on activities aboard the vessel. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOnline Intro to Sailing Prep Course to get a head start before class by learning sailing concepts online at your own pace.\nTwo days of hands-on sailing instruction with an experienced American Sailing instructor.\nSaturday and Sunday classes from 8:30 AM–2:30 PM.\nApproximately eight hours of planned on-the-water sailing instruction\, weather permitting.\nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 instruction\, covering the knowledge and practical skills required by American Sailing.\nSmall classes with a maximum of four students\, giving you plenty of time at the helm and individual instruction.\nOfficial ASA 101 Sailing Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 101 written examination and practical skills assessment.\nASA 101 certification upon successful completion of the course requirements.\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nNo-cost weather make-up session if severe or unsafe conditions prevent your class from completing the required on-the-water skills.\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we work around passing rain or lighter wind because there is still plenty to learn in changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule the necessary make-up time at no additional cost.\n \nCourse Tuition \n$647.00 per person \nTake your first step toward becoming a confident\, capable sailor and reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-101-keelboat-1-july-10th-july-11th-2027-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 104\, Bareboat Chartering | July 17th & July 18th\, 2027 | Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising is a comprehensive cruising standard for sailors with previous cruising experience. The course prepares you to act as skipper or crew aboard a 30- to 45-foot sailboat during a multi-day cruise in inland or coastal waters. \nIn addition to cruise planning\, navigation\, boat systems\, and advanced seamanship\, you’ll learn how to respond to the “what ifs” that can arise when you are away from immediate assistance and become the first responder for your boat and crew. \nMost charter companies require a sailing resume from the skipper and look for an internationally recognized certification such as ASA 104 when evaluating qualifications to charter a bareboat. This course also prepares you to continue your sailing education with ASA 105 Coastal Navigation and ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising. \nThe course is offered over two consecutive days with one optional overnight stay aboard Calypso\, our 41-foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. Students who successfully complete the required written examination and practical skills assessment will earn the ASA 104 certification. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nASA 104 develops the knowledge\, practical skills\, and decision-making abilities needed to plan and safely complete a multi-day cruise\, including: \n\nCruise planning\, itineraries\, and passage preparation\nProvisioning\, galley operations\, and water management\nCrew organization\, communication\, and responsibilities\nPreparing the boat and crew for departure\nElectrical\, fuel\, plumbing\, steering\, and auxiliary engine systems\nRoutine maintenance and troubleshooting\nAdvanced sail trim\, reefing\, and heavy-weather preparation\nDocking and maneuvering under sail and power\nBasic coastal navigation\, chart plotting\, and GPS operation\nWeather interpretation and voyage planning\nAdvanced anchoring and multiple-anchor techniques\nMooring procedures\nDinghy and tender operation\nHealth\, safety\, and emergency procedures\nResponding to grounding\, fire\, flooding\, equipment failure\, and medical emergencies\nInternational sailing and bareboat charter considerations\nSkipper responsibilities and decision-making when assistance is not immediately available\n\nPrerequisites \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising certifications are required. Students should also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills covered in both certification standards. \nAmerican Sailing recommends completing at least 80 hours of on-the-water sailing experience before beginning ASA 104. Students should arrive comfortable handling a cruising sailboat and prepared to take an active role as both skipper and crew. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nTwo days of sailing instruction\nASA 104 Bareboat Cruising instruction\nASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Made Easy textbook and course materials mailed to the student upon sign-up\, ahead of class\nASA 104 written examination and practical skills assessment\nASA 104 certification upon successful completion\nInstruction from professional USCG-licensed captains\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nA no-cost make-up session if severe or unsafe weather prevents the class from completing the required on-the-water skills\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we adjust the course activities around changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule any necessary make-up time at no additional cost. \nCourse Tuition \n$1097.00 per person \nThis is an overnight liveaboard course\, get prepared for a multi-day cruise\, build your qualifications for future charter adventures\, and take the next step in your sailing education. Reserve your place aboard! \n 
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-104-bareboat-chartering-july-17th-july-18th-2027-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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SUMMARY:ASA 108\, Offshore Passage Making | July 19th through July 23rd\, 2027 | Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Step up to true offshore sailing with Sea Safaris’ ASA 108: Offshore Passagemaking course\, departing from South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee. \nThis advanced five-day liveaboard course is designed for experienced sailors who want to confidently plan and execute multi-day\, nonstop passages while sailing day and night away from the comfort of the marina. \nOver five days aboard\, you’ll stand watches\, sail through the night\, and experience real offshore decision-making during extended legs across the Great Lakes. Students rotate through the roles of skipper\, watch captain\, navigator\, helmsman\, lookout\, and crew while working together to safely operate the vessel around the clock. \nOur route will be shaped by weather and lake conditions. The passage is planned to include at least 72 continuous hours and 100 nautical miles without touching land\, meeting the passage requirements for ASA 108 while providing genuine passagemaking experience rather than a series of day sails. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nASA 108 develops the advanced navigation\, seamanship\, leadership\, and decision-making skills required to manage an extended offshore passage\, including: \n\nLong-term passage planning and weather routing\nGreat Circle routes and rhumb-line plotting\nOffshore route selection and voyage preparation\nVessel and crew preparation\nFood provisioning and water management\nPower management and boat systems underway\nNight sailing\, navigation lights\, and collision avoidance\nOffshore watch schedules and watchkeeping responsibilities\nMaintaining an accurate vessel log\nCelestial navigation and obtaining fixes underway\nAdvanced sail handling and sail planning\nHeavy-weather preparation and strategies\nOffshore safety and emergency procedures\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery\nFire\, lightning strike\, dismasting\, and equipment-failure response\nOffshore first aid and medical considerations\nAbandon-ship procedures and survival equipment\nRoutine maintenance\, troubleshooting\, and repairs underway\nPreventing chafe and addressing rigging or sail damage\nSkipper responsibilities\, crew leadership\, and offshore decision-making\n\nStudents will rotate through the responsibilities involved in continuously operating the vessel. This includes standing watches\, navigating\, monitoring weather and traffic\, maintaining onboard systems\, managing resources\, completing routine vessel checks\, and making decisions as conditions change. \nPrevious celestial navigation training will be put into practice during the passage. Students will apply advanced navigation skills to passage planning and execution while completing the required celestial observations and fixes underway. \nPrerequisites\nStudents entering ASA 108 should hold: \nASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising \nASA 107: Celestial Navigation or ASA 117: Basic Celestial Endorsement \nThese advanced certifications build upon the earlier ASA 101\, ASA 103\, ASA 104\, and ASA 105 standards. Students should arrive able to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills covered throughout that certification pathway. \nASA 108 is intended for experienced sailors who are physically and mentally prepared for extended periods underway\, interrupted sleep\, nighttime sailing\, watch rotations\, changing weather\, and the demands of living and working aboard during a nonstop passage. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nFive days of advanced liveaboard sailing instruction\nASA 108: Offshore Passagemaking instruction\nAn offshore passage planned to include at least 72 continuous hours and 100 nautical miles without touching land\nASA 108 textbook and course materials mailed to the student upon sign-up\, ahead of class\nASA 108 written examination and practical skills assessment\nASA 108 certification upon successful completion\nInstruction from professional USCG-licensed captains\n\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required navigation tools\, and safety equipment \nThe exact route and passage schedule will be determined by weather\, wind\, lake conditions\, and the captain’s judgment. Evaluating those conditions and adapting the passage plan are important parts of learning to cruise safely offshore. \nCourse Tuition\n\nPrivate Cabin – Single Passenger (Solo) = $4097.00 pp\nShared Cabin = $3427.00 pp\nSalon Berth (Shared Living Area) = $2967.00 pp\n\nMove beyond coastal cruising and experience what it takes to plan\, navigate\, and manage a true offshore passage. Select an available course date below and reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-108-offshore-passage-making-july-19th-through-july-23rd-2027-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising | July 22nd & 23rd\, 2027 | Port Washington\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 103 Coastal Cruising is the next step in your sailing journey. Building on the skills learned in ASA 101\, this hands-on course introduces you to the operation of a larger cruising sailboat and prepares you for greater responsibility as both skipper and crew. \nThroughout this intensive two-day course\, you’ll gain practical experience handling an auxiliary-powered sailboat under both sail and power. You’ll learn how to prepare the boat and crew for departure\, maneuver and dock safely\, understand essential onboard systems\, interpret weather information\, anchor securely\, and respond to common emergencies. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 103 certification and have the knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 25- to 35-foot sloop-rigged\, auxiliary-powered keelboat during daylight hours in moderate winds and sea conditions. \nBy the end of the course\, you’ll have greater confidence handling a cruising sailboat and a solid foundation for planning and enjoying daytime coastal cruises. ASA 103 also prepares you to continue your sailing education with ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising. \nThis is a two day course that runs each day from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nASA 103 expands your sailing knowledge and introduces the practical skills needed for safe\, enjoyable daytime coastal cruising\, including: \n\nCruising sailboat terminology and equipment\nPreparing the vessel and crew for departure\nBasic sailboat systems and auxiliary engine operation\nPre-departure checks and safety procedures\nManeuvering under sail and power\nDocking and departing from a dock\nIntermediate sail trim and sail handling\nReefing and responding to changing conditions\nAnchoring procedures and selecting an appropriate anchorage\nBasic navigation and chart reading\nAids to navigation and navigation rules\nWeather observation and interpretation\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery\nEmergency procedures and problem-solving\nLine handling\, knots\, and marlinspike seamanship\nSkipper and crew communication and responsibilities\n\nPrerequisites \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 certification is required. Students should also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills covered in the ASA 101 standard. \nAmerican Sailing recommends completing at least 24 hours of on-the-water sailing experience before beginning ASA 103. Additional time practicing the skills learned in ASA 101 will help you arrive prepared to make the most of this more advanced course. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nTwo days of sailing instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 103 written examination and practical skills assessment\nASA 103 certification upon successful completion\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nA no-cost make-up session if severe or unsafe weather prevents the class from completing the required on-the-water skills\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we adjust the day’s activities around changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule any necessary make-up time at no additional cost. \nCourse Tuition \n$897 per person \nBuild your coastal cruising skills and take the next step toward greater confidence and independence on the water. Reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-103-basic-coastal-cruising-july-22nd-23rd-2027-port-washington-wi/
LOCATION:PORT WASHINGTON\, WI\, 106 Lake St.\, Port Washington\, WI\, 53074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 116: Dinghy and Outboard Endorsement | July 30th\, 2027 | Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:A cruising sailboat may carry you across open water\, but the dinghy is often what connects your cruising adventure to everything ashore. \nASA 116 Dinghy and Outboard Endorsement provides the practical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely use a dinghy and outboard motor. You’ll learn how to prepare the dinghy\, safely transfer people and equipment\, operate the outboard\, maneuver in confined areas and secure the dinghy when you reach your destination. \nThe course also covers basic care\, maintenance and troubleshooting so you are better prepared to prevent common problems and respond when the outboard does not operate as expected. \nBy the end of the course\, you’ll be more comfortable using a dinghy as part of day sailing\, cruising\, anchoring and living aboard. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThroughout the course\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify common types of dinghies and their components\nUnderstand capacity\, loading and weight-distribution considerations\nSelect and use appropriate safety equipment\nBoard and exit a dinghy safely\nTransfer passengers\, provisions and equipment\nLaunch\, retrieve\, secure and store a dinghy\nPrepare an outboard motor for operation\nComplete pre-start safety and equipment checks\nUnderstand fuel-system operation and safe fuel handling\nStart\, stop\, shift and steer using an outboard motor\nControl speed and maneuver at close quarters\nApproach and depart from a dock or larger vessel\nSecure the dinghy using appropriate lines and knots\nSelect an appropriate location and anchor the dinghy\nTow a dinghy safely when appropriate\nRow or paddle the dinghy if the outboard is unavailable\nRecognize common outboard problems and complete basic troubleshooting\nPerform basic outboard care and maintenance\nRespond to emergencies\, including a person overboard or disabled engine\nProtect the dinghy\, outboard and surrounding environment during operation\n\nThe exact sequence of practical exercises may be adjusted based on weather and water conditions. \nPrerequisites\nStudents must hold: \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 \nPrevious experience operating a dinghy or outboard motor is not required. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nInstructor-led ASA 116 Dinghy and Outboard instruction\nClassroom and hands-on practical training\nASA 116 course materials\nUse of the training dinghy and outboard motor\nUse of required boating and safety equipment\nPractical maneuvering\, docking and anchoring exercises\nBasic outboard maintenance and troubleshooting instruction\nASA 116 knowledge and practical skills evaluations\nASA 116 Dinghy and Outboard Endorsement upon successful completion of all requirements\n\nCourse Tuition\n$497.00 per student \nFormat: This is a one-day course from 9:00am – 4:00pm. It combines instructor-led lessons with hands-on dinghy and outboard practice. \nBuild the small-boat skills that make cruising easier\, safer and more enjoyable\, from the moment you leave the larger boat until you return aboard.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-116-dinghy-and-outboard-endorsement-july-30th-2027-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 111: Anchoring Skills Clinic | August 6th\, 2027 | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Anchoring is one of the most important and rewarding skills a cruising sailor can develop. \nThis hands-on ASA 111 Speciality Clinic focuses exclusively on anchoring\, giving students the opportunity to move beyond theory and practice the complete anchoring process aboard a cruising sailboat. \nYou’ll learn how to evaluate a potential anchorage\, choose the appropriate equipment and technique\, calculate scope\, deploy and set the anchor\, confirm that it is holding and monitor the boat’s position. You’ll also practice retrieving and stowing the anchor while using clear communication and crew coordination throughout the process. \nThe course includes discussion of common anchoring challenges\, overnight considerations\, preventing anchor drag and responding when an anchoring attempt does not go as planned. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThroughout the course\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify common types of anchors and ground tackle\nUnderstand the advantages and limitations of different anchor designs\nSelect an appropriate anchorage\nEvaluate wind\, current\, water depth and bottom conditions\nConsider protection\, swinging room and nearby hazards\nCalculate appropriate scope\nPrepare the boat and crew before anchoring\nDeploy the anchor safely and under control\nSet the anchor and verify that it is holding\nUse visual references and electronic tools to monitor the boat’s position\nEstablish appropriate anchor-watch procedures\nRecognize signs that the anchor may be dragging\nRespond to common anchoring problems\nRetrieve\, clean and stow the anchor safely\nCommunicate effectively between the helm and foredeck\nPlan a safe departure from the anchorage\n\nThe exact anchoring locations and sequence of practical exercises may be adjusted based on weather\, wind and water conditions. \nPrerequisites\nStudents must hold: \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 \nASA 103 Coastal Cruising or previous cruising or anchoring experience is helpful but not required. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOne full day of instructor-led anchoring instruction\nClassroom discussion and hands-on training\nExtensive on-the-water anchoring practice\nCourse handouts provided on the day of class\nUse of the training sailboat\nUse of anchors\, ground tackle and required sailing equipment\nPractical instruction in anchorage selection\, scope and anchor setting\nPractice with anchor watch\, retrieval and troubleshooting\nASA 111 Speciality Clinic certification upon successful completion of the course requirements\n\nNo separate textbook or advance reading is required. Students will receive the information and handouts needed during the course. \nCourse Tuition\n$425.00 per student \nFormat: One day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. \nAnchor with a plan\, understand what the boat and ground tackle are telling you\, and leave with the confidence to safely anchor on your own cruising adventures.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-111-anchoring-skills-clinic-august-6th-2027-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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SUMMARY:ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | August 7th & August 8th\, 2027 | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 is where your sailing journey begins. Designed for new sailors with little or no previous experience\, this two-day course combines practical instruction with extensive time on the water \nYou’ll learn aboard a 22-foot\, tiller-steered Hunter 216\, which is an excellent boat for developing a strong understanding of how a sailboat responds to the wind\, sails\, rudder\, and crew. Classes are limited to a maximum of four students\, giving everyone substantial hands-on time at the helm\, trimming sails\, and practicing each crew position. \nThe course is held Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We generally aim to spend approximately four of the six instructional hours each day on the water\, although the exact schedule may vary depending on weather and sailing conditions. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 101 certification and have the foundational knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 20- to 27-foot sloop-rigged keelboat during daylight hours in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThroughout the course\, you’ll develop practical sailing skills and an understanding of the essential concepts every new sailor should know\, including: \n\nBasic sailing terminology and the parts of a sailboat\nHow sails work and how a boat responds to the wind\nPreparing\, rigging\, and inspecting the boat before departure\nRaising\, lowering\, and trimming the sails\nSteering with a tiller and maintaining a proper course\nPoints of sail and recognizing wind direction\nTacking\, jibing\, and other fundamental sailing maneuvers\nProper helm commands and crew communication\nLeaving and returning to the dock safely\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery procedures\nBasic navigation rules and aids to navigation\nRequired safety equipment and safe boating practices\nEssential sailing knots and their proper uses\nBasic seamanship\, boat handling\, and crew responsibilities\n\nBecause classes are limited to four students\, you’ll rotate through the different positions aboard the boat. Everyone will have opportunities to steer\, handle lines\, trim sails\, perform maneuvers\, and work as part of the crew. \nPrerequisites \nNo previous sailing experience or certification is required. ASA 101 is designed specifically for beginners and anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in sailing. \nStudents should be comfortable moving around a small sailboat and participating in hands-on activities aboard the vessel. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOnline Intro to Sailing Prep Course to get a head start before class by learning sailing concepts online at your own pace.\nTwo days of hands-on sailing instruction with an experienced American Sailing instructor.\nSaturday and Sunday classes from 8:30 AM–2:30 PM.\nApproximately eight hours of planned on-the-water sailing instruction\, weather permitting.\nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 instruction\, covering the knowledge and practical skills required by American Sailing.\nSmall classes with a maximum of four students\, giving you plenty of time at the helm and individual instruction.\nOfficial ASA 101 Sailing Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 101 written examination and practical skills assessment.\nASA 101 certification upon successful completion of the course requirements.\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nNo-cost weather make-up session if severe or unsafe conditions prevent your class from completing the required on-the-water skills.\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we work around passing rain or lighter wind because there is still plenty to learn in changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule the necessary make-up time at no additional cost.\n \nCourse Tuition \n$647.00 per person \nTake your first step toward becoming a confident\, capable sailor and reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-101-keelboat-1-august-7th-august-8th-2027-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:Ales & Sails 5-Day Learn to Sail & Craft Beer Adventure along Lake Michigan’s Brewery Coast | August 9th through August 13th\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Step aboard Calypso\, our 41-foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409\, for five days and four nights of sailing\, cruising\, learning\, and exploring Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan coast.\n\nBy day\, you’ll learn to sail and operate a genuine cruising yacht while working toward ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1\, ASA 103 Coastal Cruising\, and ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising.\n\nBy evening\, after Calypso is safely docked and the sailing day is complete\, we’ll head ashore to experience another Wisconsin tradition\, local craft beer! Our planned adventure takes us from South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee to Port Washington\, Sheboygan\, a night at anchor\, and back to Milwaukee\, combining serious hands-on sailing instruction with the fun of traveling from port to port aboard your own floating home.\n\nSail by day. Explore by night. Go home a certified sailor.\n\nThis Isn’t Just a Sailing Class\n\nThis trip is about learning how those skills come together when you actually go cruising. For five days\, Calypso becomes your classroom\, transportation\, and home. You’ll sail from one destination to another\, navigate the Lake Michigan shoreline\, enter unfamiliar harbors\, dock for the evening\, live aboard\, manage the boat’s systems and resources\, spend a night at anchor\, and wake up the next morning ready to do it again.\n\nStudents don’t simply watch the instructor operate the boat. You become the skippper in charge! Everyone rotates through the positions aboard Calypso. As the week progresses\, Captain Don increasingly steps back and students take responsibility for steering\, trimming sails\, navigating\, docking\, anchoring\, planning passages\, directing the crew\, making decisions\, and ultimately serving as skipper.\n\nCaptain Don remains there to coach\, teach\, challenge your decisions\, and intervene when necessary but the goal is to progressively put you in command. That’s where sailing skills begin turning into cruising confidence.\n\nYour Port-to-Pint Adventure\nOur planned five-day route follows Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline\, with sailing and training during the day and a different experience waiting at the end of each passage.\n\nMilwaukee → Port Washington\n\nWe depart South Shore Yacht Club and begin sailing north toward Port Washington. The first passage introduces the fundamentals of sailing while immediately putting those skills to work aboard a full-size cruising boat.\n\nAfter securing Calypso in Port Washington for the evening\, we’ll head ashore and celebrate our first passage with a visit to Inventors Brewpub\, where the crew can enjoy dinner and sample a flight of locally brewed beer.\n\nPort Washington → Sheboygan\n\nThe next morning\, we continue north to Sheboygan. Students take on increasing responsibility for sail trim\, steering\, navigation\, weather awareness\, boat systems\, crew coordination\, and entering and departing harbors.\n\nOnce Calypso is secured for the evening\, we’ll head over to 3 Sheeps Brewing for samples of Wisconsin craft beer and order pizza from a local favorite.\n\nA Night at Anchor\n\nOne night\, we’ll trade the marina for something every cruising sailor should experience: a night on the hook. Students will select an appropriate anchorage\, determine depth and scope\, prepare the ground tackle\, deploy and set the anchor\, verify that it’s holding\, and learn how a cruising crew manages a boat overnight away from the dock. Once the boat is safely anchored and the day’s responsibilities are finished\, we’ll break out our own selection of Wisconsin craft bottles for a special Brews at Anchor tasting aboard Calypso.\n\nDinner aboard. Sunset over the lake. A few interesting Wisconsin beers. And your sailboat swinging quietly on her anchor for the night. Now this is cruising!\n\nBack to Milwaukee\n\nOur final major passage brings us back south toward Milwaukee. By this point\, students are doing far more than they were on Monday. You’ll be planning\, navigating\, handling the boat\, communicating as a crew\, evaluating conditions\, and making many of the decisions necessary to get Calypso safely to her destination. After securing the boat near Milwaukee\, our final planned brewery outing takes us to New Barons Brewing Cooperative\, Wisconsin’s first cooperatively owned brewery\, for one last evening together.\n\nThe following morning\, we’ll make our final sail back to South Shore Yacht Club\, complete remaining skills and assessments\, and bring our Lake Michigan adventure to a close.\n\nOur Port-to-Pint itinerary is weather dependent. Lake conditions\, marina availability\, brewery schedules\, and the captain’s judgment may require destinations or evening activities to change. Learning when to change the plan is itself an important cruising skill.\n\nThree ASA Certifications. One Continuous Experience.\n\nRather than treating ASA 101\, 103\, and 104 as three unrelated classes\, this five-day format allows one skill to build naturally upon the next.\n\nYou begin by learning to sail\, then you learn to operate a cruising sailboat. Finally\, you learn to manage the cruise.\n\nASA 101: Keelboat Sailing\n\nYour adventure begins with the fundamentals. You’ll develop the skills necessary to understand and operate a sailboat\, including:\n\nSailing terminology and parts of the boat\nPoints of sail and wind direction\nRaising\, lowering\, and trimming sails\nSteering and maintaining a course\nTacking and jibing\nHelm commands and crew communication\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery\nEssential sailing knots\, safety\, and seamanship\n\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising\n\nAs your confidence grows\, we’ll shift the focus from simply sailing the boat to operating a cruising sailboat. You’ll work with:\n\nCruising sailboat systems and equipment\nAuxiliary engine operation\nManeuvering under sail and power\nDocking\, backing\, and turning in confined areas\nUsing dock lines\, fenders\, and spring lines\nRecognizing and aborting an unsuccessful docking approach\nReefing and sailing with reduced sail\nWeather observation and interpretation\nPaper charts\, compass courses\, and electronic navigation\nAnchoring procedures and emergency response\n\nASA 104: Bareboat Cruising\n\nDuring the latter portion of the week\, you’ll take on greater responsibility for planning and managing the cruise\, including:\n\n\nPassage and route planning\nProvisioning and living aboard\nBoat systems and routine maintenance\nManaging electrical power\, water\, and onboard resources\nSelecting an anchorage and calculating proper scope\nDeploying\, setting\, verifying\, and retrieving the anchor\nSkipper responsibilities and decision-making\nCrew organization\, communication\, and leadership\nPreparing for and responding to emergencies\nManaging the vessel when assistance is not immediately available\n\n\nThroughout the week\, students work with both traditional and electronic navigation. You’ll learn to understand what your navigation equipment is telling you rather than simply following a line on a chartplotter.\n\nYour Instructor\nYour instructor for the week is Captain Don Doggett\, a USCG 100-Ton Master\, American Sailing Senior Master Instructor\, and Instructor Evaluator.\n\nDon brings more than 20 years of sailing and teaching experience on the Great Lakes\, along with offshore and charter experience in Bermuda\, the British Virgin Islands\, Greece\, and Croatia.\n\nHe teaches American Sailing courses through ASA 108: Offshore Passagemaking and also trains professional mariners pursuing their U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s Licenses through True North Maritime Academy\, our USCG-approved captain’s school.\n\nHis approach aboard Calypso is straightforward: teach it\, demonstrate it\, coach you through it and then let you do it.\n\nThe objective isn’t to spend five days watching an experienced captain sail. It’s to start developing another one.\n\nLife Aboard Calypso\n\nFor five days and four nights\, Calypso is home.\n\nShe’s a 2014 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409\, a modern 41-foot cruising sailboat with three cabins and two heads. You’ll be learning aboard the type of boat many sailors aspire to eventually own or charter.\n\nLiving aboard is part of the education.\nYou’ll learn how a cruising crew organizes the boat\, manages water and electrical resources\, provisions for a trip\, keeps gear secure underway\, prepares meals\, maintains shared spaces\, and settles into the daily rhythm of cruising.\n\nBedding is provided\, so there’s no need to bring sleeping bags or linens.\n\nCalypso does not have onboard heat. Students attending during cooler weather should bring layers\, waterproof foul-weather gear\, a warm hat and gloves\, and non-marking shoes or sailing boots with good traction.\n\nWe’ll provide a complete packing list before departure so you’ll know exactly what to bring—and what to leave at home.\n\nThe Brewery Experience\n\nWisconsin has two pretty great traditions: boating and brewing. Ales & Sails brings them together.\n\nAfter Calypso is safely docked or anchored and all sailing responsibilities for the day are finished\, the crew can relax and enjoy the local community we’ve sailed to.\n\nOur planned brewery experiences include stops in Port Washington\, Sheboygan\, and Milwaukee\, along with our special Brews at Anchor tasting aboard Calypso.\n\nThese evenings aren’t intended to turn the trip into a drinking tour. They’re about enjoying the places we visit\, sharing dinner with the crew\, discovering some interesting Wisconsin beers\, and experiencing the social side of cruising after a good day on the water.\n\nAlcohol consumption is always optional. Non-alcoholic options are welcome\, and all sailing and boat-handling activities are completed before the evening tasting or brewery visit begins.\n\nNo Sailing Experience? No Problem.\n\nThere are no sailing prerequisites for this trip. This fun Learn to Sail Vacation is designed to take you from the fundamentals of ASA 101 through the cruising skills of ASA 103 and ASA 104 during one immersive week.\n\nIt is\, however\, an active and fast-paced learning experience. We’ll send your ASA textbooks and provide access to online preparation materials before the trip. Students who spend some time with those materials before arriving can devote more of the week to actually sailing and practicing skills.\n\nYou should be comfortable moving around a sailboat\, climbing aboard and ashore\, participating in physical activities\, living in shared quarters\, working as part of a crew\, and receiving coaching throughout the week.\n\nYou don’t need to arrive knowing how to sail. You do need to arrive ready to learn.\n\nWhat’s Included\n\nCourse tuition includes:\n\n\nFive days of liveaboard sailing instruction\nASA 101: Keelboat Sailing instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising instruction\nASA 104 Bareboat Cruising instruction\nASA textbooks and course materials mailed before class\nAccess to online course-preparation materials\nASA 101\, ASA 103\, and ASA 104 written examinations\nPractical skills instruction and assessments\nASA 101\, ASA 103\, and ASA 104 certifications upon successful completion\nFirst-year American Sailing membership and ASID registration\nInstruction from Captain Don Doggett\nUse of Calypso and her sailing\, navigation\, and safety equipment\nLiveaboard accommodations and bedding\nPlanned evening brewery visits in each port\nPre-course logistics\, packing information\, and provisioning coordination\n\n\nCourse Tuition\n\nPrivate Cabin – Single Passenger = $3027.00 pp\nShared Cabin = $2357.00 pp\nSalon Berth (Shared Living Area) = $1897.00 pp\n\n\nIn addition to tuition\, budget up to $50 for onboard provisions\, approximately three dinners ashore\, and whatever you choose to purchase during brewery visits.\n\nWhat Will You Take Home?\n\nHopefully\, a few favorite beers. But much more importantly\, you’ll leave with five days of genuine cruising experience that can’t be recreated in a classroom.\n\nYou’ll have sailed from port to port. You’ll have stood watch at the helm\, trimmed sails\, navigated Lake Michigan\, maneuvered a 41-foot cruising boat\, docked\, anchored\, lived aboard\, worked as part of a crew\, made decisions as skipper\, and dealt with whatever conditions Lake Michigan gave us that week.\n\nStudents who successfully complete the written examinations and practical assessments will also have the opportunity to leave with ASA 101\, ASA 103\, and ASA 104 certifications.\n\nThose certifications can help open the door to additional training\, chartering\, and eventually cruising on your own.\n\nBut earning three cards isn’t what makes this trip special. \n\nThe certifications are the result of the training. They are not the purpose of the training. The purpose is to start turning you into a sailor.\n\nFive Days. Four Nights. Three ASA Certifications. Sail by day. Explore by night. Go home a certified sailor.\n\nReady to sail Wisconsin’s Brewery Coast? REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/ales-sails-5-day-learn-to-sail-craft-beer-adventure-along-lake-michigans-brewery-coast-august-9th-through-august-13th-2027/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Intermediate
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SUMMARY:ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising | August 14th & 15th\, 2027 | Port Washington\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 103 Coastal Cruising is the next step in your sailing journey. Building on the skills learned in ASA 101\, this hands-on course introduces you to the operation of a larger cruising sailboat and prepares you for greater responsibility as both skipper and crew. \nThroughout this intensive two-day course\, you’ll gain practical experience handling an auxiliary-powered sailboat under both sail and power. You’ll learn how to prepare the boat and crew for departure\, maneuver and dock safely\, understand essential onboard systems\, interpret weather information\, anchor securely\, and respond to common emergencies. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 103 certification and have the knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 25- to 35-foot sloop-rigged\, auxiliary-powered keelboat during daylight hours in moderate winds and sea conditions. \nBy the end of the course\, you’ll have greater confidence handling a cruising sailboat and a solid foundation for planning and enjoying daytime coastal cruises. ASA 103 also prepares you to continue your sailing education with ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising. \nThis is a two day course that runs each day from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nASA 103 expands your sailing knowledge and introduces the practical skills needed for safe\, enjoyable daytime coastal cruising\, including: \n\nCruising sailboat terminology and equipment\nPreparing the vessel and crew for departure\nBasic sailboat systems and auxiliary engine operation\nPre-departure checks and safety procedures\nManeuvering under sail and power\nDocking and departing from a dock\nIntermediate sail trim and sail handling\nReefing and responding to changing conditions\nAnchoring procedures and selecting an appropriate anchorage\nBasic navigation and chart reading\nAids to navigation and navigation rules\nWeather observation and interpretation\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery\nEmergency procedures and problem-solving\nLine handling\, knots\, and marlinspike seamanship\nSkipper and crew communication and responsibilities\n\nPrerequisites \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 certification is required. Students should also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills covered in the ASA 101 standard. \nAmerican Sailing recommends completing at least 24 hours of on-the-water sailing experience before beginning ASA 103. Additional time practicing the skills learned in ASA 101 will help you arrive prepared to make the most of this more advanced course. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nTwo days of sailing instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 103 written examination and practical skills assessment\nASA 103 certification upon successful completion\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nA no-cost make-up session if severe or unsafe weather prevents the class from completing the required on-the-water skills\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we adjust the day’s activities around changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule any necessary make-up time at no additional cost. \nCourse Tuition \n$897 per person \nBuild your coastal cruising skills and take the next step toward greater confidence and independence on the water. Reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-103-basic-coastal-cruising-august-14th-15th-2027-port-washington-wi/
LOCATION:PORT WASHINGTON\, WI\, 106 Lake St.\, Port Washington\, WI\, 53074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 105/106 – Lake Michigan Advanced Coastal Navigation & Cruising | August 16th through August 20th\, 2027 | Port Washington\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Take your sailing and navigation skills to the next level with an intensive five-day Lake Michigan passage combining ASA 105 Coastal Navigation and ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising. \nThis unique course combines the convenience of online ASA 105 instruction with five days of hands-on advanced cruising aboard a fully equipped cruising sailboat. \nStudents complete the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation learning portion online before the trip\, allowing our five days aboard to focus on applying those navigation skills to a real passage across Lake Michigan. \nASA 105 – Coastal Navigation \nPrior to departure\, students complete the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation course online at their own pace. \nTopics include chart interpretation\, latitude and longitude\, course plotting\, dead reckoning\, estimated positions\, bearings and fixes\, speed/time/distance calculations\, compass corrections\, aids to navigation\, tides and currents\, and voyage planning. \nDuring our five-day passage\, students will put these skills into practice by helping plan\, plot and navigate our route from Port Washington across Lake Michigan to the Michigan shoreline and back. \nThe ASA 105 certification examination will be administered in person during the course\, allowing students to complete their ASA 105 certification while aboard. \nASA 106 – Advanced Coastal Cruising \nOnce underway\, the focus shifts to advanced seamanship and passage-making. \nStudents rotate through the responsibilities of skipper\, navigator\, helmsman\, lookout and watchstander\, gaining practical experience operating a cruising sailboat during an extended Great Lakes passage. \nTraining includes:\n\nPassage and voyage planning\nCoastal and offshore navigation\nTraditional chart plotting and electronic navigation\nDay and nighttime sailing\nWatchkeeping and crew management\nAdvanced sail handling and sail trim\nHeavy-weather preparation and tactics\nWeather interpretation and decision-making\nCrew-overboard procedures\nEmergency procedures\nVessel systems and troubleshooting\nEngine operation and basic maintenance\nAnchoring and docking\nNavigation in reduced visibility\nSkipper responsibilities and crew leadership\n\nStudents should expect extended periods underway\, including nighttime sailing and watch rotations when conditions permit. \nThe Passage\nDay 1 – Port Washington \nVessel orientation\, weather analysis\, passage planning\, navigation review and preparation for our Lake Michigan crossing. \nDay 2 – Lake Michigan Crossing \nDepart Port Washington for Michigan. Students rotate through helm\, navigation\, lookout and watchkeeping responsibilities while applying their ASA 105 skills underway. \nDay 3 – Michigan Shore \nArrival along the Michigan shoreline\, advanced seamanship exercises\, vessel operations\, navigation practice and preparation for the return passage. \nDay 4 – Return Crossing \nDepart Michigan for Wisconsin. Students continue rotating through skipper\, navigation and watchkeeping responsibilities\, including nighttime sailing when conditions permit. \nDay 5 – Port Washington \nComplete the return passage to Port Washington\, remaining ASA 106 practical skills\, examinations and course debrief. \nOur itinerary is intentionally flexible. Weather\, wind and sea conditions will determine our exact route\, Michigan destination and passage schedule—giving students experience making the same decisions required of a cruising skipper on a real voyage. \nPrerequisites\nStudents entering ASA 106 should hold: \n\nASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing\nASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising\nASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising\n\nStudents will complete the ASA 105 online learning portion prior to departure and complete the certification examination in person during the passage. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nFive days of advanced onboard sailing instruction\nASA 105 online Coastal Navigation course\nASA 105 in-person examination\nASA 106 instruction and examination\nASA textbooks and course materials\nNavigation charts\nUse of navigation and plotting equipment aboard\nASA 105 certification\nASA 106 certification\nStudents successfully completing the knowledge and practical requirements will earn both:\nASA 105 – Coastal Navigation\nASA 106 – Advanced Coastal Cruising\n\nCourse Tuition\n$3797 – private cabin\, per person\n$3057 – double occupancy\, per person \nFive days of advanced sailing\, navigation and passage-making across Lake Michigan\, plus the ASA 105 online course\, books\, charts and ASA 105/106 certifications. \nClass size is intentionally limited to provide every student substantial hands-on experience navigating\, standing watch\, handling the vessel and serving as skipper. \nLearn the navigation at home. Then cross Lake Michigan and put it to work. \n 
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-105-106-lake-michigan-advanced-coastal-navigation-cruising-august-16th-through-august-20th-2027-port-washington-wi/
LOCATION:PORT WASHINGTON\, WI\, 106 Lake St.\, Port Washington\, WI\, 53074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 111: Rules of the Road  | August 20th\, 2027 | Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the Rules of the Road is essential to making safe\, predictable decisions on the water. \nThis classroom-based ASA 111 Speciality Clinic course provides a focused review of the navigation rules that govern interactions between sailboats\, powerboats and other vessels. Rather than simply memorizing rules\, students will work through practical scenarios and learn how to recognize developing situations\, determine each vessel’s responsibilities and take appropriate action to avoid a collision. \nYou’ll also learn the correct terminology behind commonly used phrases such as “right of way.” The rules formally identify vessels as stand-on or give-way vessels\, while still requiring everyone involved to remain alert and take action when necessary to prevent a collision. \nThis course is taught entirely on dry land. There is no on-the-water portion. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThroughout the course\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nUnderstand the responsibilities shared by all vessel operators\nMaintain a proper lookout and determine a safe operating speed\nRecognize when a risk of collision exists\nIdentify stand-on and give-way vessels\nApply the rules for crossing situations\nApply the rules for head-on situations\nApply the rules for overtaking situations\nUnderstand right-of-way rules between sailing vessels\nUnderstand interactions between sailboats and power-driven vessels\nRecognize vessels that are not under command or restricted in their ability to maneuver\nUnderstand the responsibilities of vessels engaged in fishing\nApply the rules for narrow channels and traffic-separation areas\nRecognize common navigation lights and their vessel configurations\nInterpret day shapes displayed by different vessels\nUnderstand maneuvering and warning sound signals\nApply the rules during restricted visibility\nRecognize important differences between Inland and International Rules\nDecide when action is required\, even when operating as the stand-on vessel\nUse practical scenarios to improve judgment and decision-making\n\nPrerequisites\nTo be certified students must hold: \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 \nThis course is ideal for sailors who want to refresh their knowledge\, prepare for more advanced sailing courses or feel more confident interpreting vessel interactions on busy waterways. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nLive\, instructor-led Rules of the Road instruction\nClassroom presentations and guided discussion\nPractical vessel-interaction scenarios\nNavigation light and day-shape exercises\nSound-signal review\nCourse handouts and reference materials\nASA 111 Speciality Clinic certification upon successful completion of the course requirements\nNo separate textbook is required. All necessary course handouts and materials will be provided\n\nLocation\nTo be announced in Milwaukee\, WI \nCourse Tuition\n$197.00 per student \nFormat: This is a one-day course\, 8:30am – 4:00pm\, and is taught entirely on dry land in a classroom setting. \nThere is no on-the-water portion of this course. \nLearn to recognize developing situations sooner\, understand what every vessel is expected to do and make safer\, more confident decisions on the water.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-111-rules-of-the-road-august-20th-2027-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270821T100000
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SUMMARY:ASA 104\, Bareboat Chartering | August 21st & August 22nd\, 2027 | Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising is a comprehensive cruising standard for sailors with previous cruising experience. The course prepares you to act as skipper or crew aboard a 30- to 45-foot sailboat during a multi-day cruise in inland or coastal waters. \nIn addition to cruise planning\, navigation\, boat systems\, and advanced seamanship\, you’ll learn how to respond to the “what ifs” that can arise when you are away from immediate assistance and become the first responder for your boat and crew. \nMost charter companies require a sailing resume from the skipper and look for an internationally recognized certification such as ASA 104 when evaluating qualifications to charter a bareboat. This course also prepares you to continue your sailing education with ASA 105 Coastal Navigation and ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising. \nThe course is offered over two consecutive days with one optional overnight stay aboard Calypso\, our 41-foot Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. Students who successfully complete the required written examination and practical skills assessment will earn the ASA 104 certification. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nASA 104 develops the knowledge\, practical skills\, and decision-making abilities needed to plan and safely complete a multi-day cruise\, including: \n\nCruise planning\, itineraries\, and passage preparation\nProvisioning\, galley operations\, and water management\nCrew organization\, communication\, and responsibilities\nPreparing the boat and crew for departure\nElectrical\, fuel\, plumbing\, steering\, and auxiliary engine systems\nRoutine maintenance and troubleshooting\nAdvanced sail trim\, reefing\, and heavy-weather preparation\nDocking and maneuvering under sail and power\nBasic coastal navigation\, chart plotting\, and GPS operation\nWeather interpretation and voyage planning\nAdvanced anchoring and multiple-anchor techniques\nMooring procedures\nDinghy and tender operation\nHealth\, safety\, and emergency procedures\nResponding to grounding\, fire\, flooding\, equipment failure\, and medical emergencies\nInternational sailing and bareboat charter considerations\nSkipper responsibilities and decision-making when assistance is not immediately available\n\nPrerequisites \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising certifications are required. Students should also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills covered in both certification standards. \nAmerican Sailing recommends completing at least 80 hours of on-the-water sailing experience before beginning ASA 104. Students should arrive comfortable handling a cruising sailboat and prepared to take an active role as both skipper and crew. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nTwo days of sailing instruction\nASA 104 Bareboat Cruising instruction\nASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Made Easy textbook and course materials mailed to the student upon sign-up\, ahead of class\nASA 104 written examination and practical skills assessment\nASA 104 certification upon successful completion\nInstruction from professional USCG-licensed captains\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nA no-cost make-up session if severe or unsafe weather prevents the class from completing the required on-the-water skills\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we adjust the course activities around changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule any necessary make-up time at no additional cost. \nCourse Tuition \n$1097.00 per person \nThis is an overnight liveaboard course\, get prepared for a multi-day cruise\, build your qualifications for future charter adventures\, and take the next step in your sailing education. Reserve your place aboard! \n 
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-104-bareboat-chartering-august-21st-august-22nd-2027-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Intermediate
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SUMMARY:ASA 111: Bareboat Chartering Workshop | September 3rd\, 2027 | Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:A successful bareboat charter begins long before you step aboard. \nThis classroom-based ASA 111 Bareboat Chartering Workshop helps sailors understand the planning\, preparation and practical decisions involved in chartering and operating a sailboat away from their home waters. \nYou’ll learn how to choose a destination\, evaluate charter companies and vessels\, prepare a sailing resume\, organize your crew\, plan an itinerary and provision the boat. The course also covers charter agreements\, insurance considerations\, boat check-in procedures\, onboard systems and strategies for responding when weather\, mechanical problems or crew needs change the plan. \nMost charter companies require a sailing resume from the skipper and may look for recognized sailing certifications before approving a bareboat charter. This course will help you understand those expectations and identify any additional experience or training you may need before your trip. \nThis is a dry-land preparation course. There is no on-the-water portion\, and completion does not guarantee approval by an individual charter company. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThroughout the course\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nSelect a charter destination that matches your experience and goals\nCompare charter companies\, fleets and available services\nChoose an appropriately sized monohull or catamaran\nUnderstand the sailing qualifications charter companies may require\nPrepare and present an accurate sailing resume\nReview charter agreements\, payment terms and cancellation policies\nUnderstand security deposits\, damage waivers and insurance options\nIdentify required travel documents and local boating requirements\nSelect crew members and establish expectations before the trip\nAssign skipper and crew responsibilities\nPlan travel\, arrival and departure logistics\nDevelop a safe and flexible cruising itinerary\nEvaluate distances\, weather\, navigation and daily passage goals\nPlan meals\, provisions\, water and other onboard supplies\nPrepare for dietary needs and crew preferences\nComplete a thorough charter check-in and vessel inspection\nDocument existing vessel damage before departure\nReview safety equipment and emergency procedures\nUnderstand basic electrical\, fuel\, water and sanitation systems\nPrepare the dinghy and outboard for use\nPlan for anchoring\, mooring and marina stays\nEstablish communication and emergency-contact procedures\nPrepare contingency plans for weather\, mechanical problems and medical concerns\nComplete the return inspection and charter check-out process\n\nPrerequisites\nIf certifying in ASA 111\, ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1. \nThis course helps students prepare for the charter process\, but it does not replace the sailing experience or certifications required by individual charter companies. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOne full day of live\, instructor-led charter preparation\nGuidance on choosing a destination\, charter company and vessel\nSailing resume preparation\nCharter contract and insurance review\nItinerary and passage-planning exercises\nCrew planning and provisioning guidance\nVessel check-in and check-out procedures\nBareboat charter planning checklists\nSample preparation worksheets and course handouts\nASA 111 Speciality Clinic certification upon successful completion of the course requirements\nNo separate textbook is required. Course handouts\, planning resources and checklists will be provided.\n\nLocation\nTo be announced – Milwaukee\, WI \nCourse Tuition\n$197.00 per student \nFormat: One day from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. \nThere is no on-the-water portion of this course. \nArrive at your charter base with more than excitement. Arrive with a plan\, a prepared crew and the confidence to begin your cruising adventure responsibly.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-111-bareboat-chartering-workshop-september-3rd-2027-milwaukee-wi/
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | September 4th & September 5th\, 2027 | South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 is where your sailing journey begins. Designed for new sailors with little or no previous experience\, this two-day course combines practical instruction with extensive time on the water \nYou’ll learn aboard a 22-foot\, tiller-steered Hunter 216\, which is an excellent boat for developing a strong understanding of how a sailboat responds to the wind\, sails\, rudder\, and crew. Classes are limited to a maximum of four students\, giving everyone substantial hands-on time at the helm\, trimming sails\, and practicing each crew position. \nThe course is held Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We generally aim to spend approximately four of the six instructional hours each day on the water\, although the exact schedule may vary depending on weather and sailing conditions. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 101 certification and have the foundational knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 20- to 27-foot sloop-rigged keelboat during daylight hours in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThroughout the course\, you’ll develop practical sailing skills and an understanding of the essential concepts every new sailor should know\, including: \n\nBasic sailing terminology and the parts of a sailboat\nHow sails work and how a boat responds to the wind\nPreparing\, rigging\, and inspecting the boat before departure\nRaising\, lowering\, and trimming the sails\nSteering with a tiller and maintaining a proper course\nPoints of sail and recognizing wind direction\nTacking\, jibing\, and other fundamental sailing maneuvers\nProper helm commands and crew communication\nLeaving and returning to the dock safely\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery procedures\nBasic navigation rules and aids to navigation\nRequired safety equipment and safe boating practices\nEssential sailing knots and their proper uses\nBasic seamanship\, boat handling\, and crew responsibilities\n\nBecause classes are limited to four students\, you’ll rotate through the different positions aboard the boat. Everyone will have opportunities to steer\, handle lines\, trim sails\, perform maneuvers\, and work as part of the crew. \nPrerequisites \nNo previous sailing experience or certification is required. ASA 101 is designed specifically for beginners and anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in sailing. \nStudents should be comfortable moving around a small sailboat and participating in hands-on activities aboard the vessel. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nOnline Intro to Sailing Prep Course to get a head start before class by learning sailing concepts online at your own pace.\nTwo days of hands-on sailing instruction with an experienced American Sailing instructor.\nSaturday and Sunday classes from 8:30 AM–2:30 PM.\nApproximately eight hours of planned on-the-water sailing instruction\, weather permitting.\nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 instruction\, covering the knowledge and practical skills required by American Sailing.\nSmall classes with a maximum of four students\, giving you plenty of time at the helm and individual instruction.\nOfficial ASA 101 Sailing Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 101 written examination and practical skills assessment.\nASA 101 certification upon successful completion of the course requirements.\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nNo-cost weather make-up session if severe or unsafe conditions prevent your class from completing the required on-the-water skills.\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we work around passing rain or lighter wind because there is still plenty to learn in changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule the necessary make-up time at no additional cost.\n \nCourse Tuition \n$647.00 per person \nTake your first step toward becoming a confident\, capable sailor and reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-101-keelboat-1-september-4th-september-5th-2027-south-shore-yacht-club-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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SUMMARY:Burgees & Breezes 5-Day Learn to Sail & Lake Michigan Sailing & Yacht Club Adventure | September 6th through September 10th\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Step aboard Calypso\, our 2014 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409\, for a five-day liveaboard Learn-to-Sail Vacation built around a club-to-club cruise along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline. \nThis immersive sailing experience combines ASA 101: Keelboat Sailing\, ASA 103: Coastal Cruising\, and ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising with something you simply can’t get in a traditional weekend sailing class: the experience of living aboard\, traveling from port to port\, and operating a genuine cruising sailboat as part of the crew. \nYou’ll eat\, sleep\, sail\, navigate\, dock\, anchor\, and help manage the boat throughout the week. Students rotate through every position aboard Calypso\, and as skills and confidence develop\, Captain Don increasingly steps back. Each student has opportunities to take the helm\, direct the crew\, make decisions\, and serve as skipper while Captain Don coaches and steps in when necessary. \nAlong the way\, you’ll also experience one of the great traditions of Great Lakes cruising: arriving at a yacht club as a visiting crew. You’ll help plan harbor approaches\, prepare Calypso for guest docking\, secure the boat for the evening\, and then head ashore to experience the clubs and sailing communities along the Wisconsin shoreline. \nYour Instructor\nYour instructor is Captain Don Doggett\, a USCG 100-Ton Master\, American Sailing Senior Master Instructor\, and Instructor Evaluator. \nDon brings more than 20 years of sailing and teaching experience on the Great Lakes\, along with offshore and charter experience in Bermuda\, the British Virgin Islands\, Greece\, and Croatia. \nHe teaches American Sailing courses through ASA 108: Offshore Passagemaking and also trains professional mariners through our USCG-approved captain’s school\, True North Maritime Academy. \nThroughout the week\, his role gradually changes from instructor to coach. The goal isn’t for you to watch Captain Don operate the boat. The goal is for you to learn to operate it. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThe week progresses naturally from fundamental sailing skills to coastal cruising and\, ultimately\, the responsibilities of planning and managing a multi-day cruise. \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1\nYou’ll begin by building the fundamental skills necessary to understand\, sail\, and safely operate a keelboat\, including: \n\nSailing terminology and parts of the boat\nPoints of sail and wind direction\nRaising\, lowering\, and trimming sails\nSteering and maintaining a course\nTacking and jibing\nHelm commands and crew communication\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery\nEssential sailing knots\, safety\, and seamanship\n\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising\nAs the voyage progresses\, you’ll transition to operating a larger auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat and begin developing the skills necessary to travel from port to port\, including: \n\nCruising sailboat systems and equipment\nAuxiliary engine operation\nManeuvering under sail and power\nDocking\, backing\, and turning in confined areas\nUsing dock lines\, fenders\, and spring lines\nRecognizing and aborting an unsuccessful docking approach\nReefing and sailing with reduced sail\nWeather observation and interpretation\nPaper charts\, compass courses\, and electronic navigation\nAnchoring procedures and emergency response\n\nASA 104: Bareboat Cruising\nDuring the latter portion of the week\, you’ll take on greater responsibility for planning the voyage\, managing the boat\, and leading the crew. Topics and skills include: \n\nPassage and route planning\nProvisioning and living aboard\nBoat systems and routine maintenance\nManaging electrical power\, water\, and onboard resources\nSelecting an anchorage and calculating proper scope\nDeploying\, setting\, verifying\, and retrieving the anchor\nSkipper responsibilities and decision-making\nCrew organization\, communication\, and leadership\nPreparing for and responding to emergencies\nManaging the vessel when assistance is not immediately available\n\nThroughout the voyage\, students work with both traditional and electronic navigation. You’ll learn to understand what your instruments and chartplotter are telling you rather than simply following a line on a screen. \nThis Is Real Cruising\nThis isn’t five days of sailing in circles near the marina. Students should expect the majority of each day to revolve around sailing\, boat handling\, navigation\, passage making\, docking\, anchoring\, and the everyday responsibilities of operating a cruising sailboat. \nOur planned Monday-through-Friday voyage begins and ends at South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee. From there\, we’ll set out along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline for a combination of sailing\, an overnight at anchor\, and visits to several yacht clubs and waterfront communities. \nBut this is real cruising\, so our itinerary is intentionally flexible. Lake Michigan ultimately determines where we can safely go. Wind\, waves\, thunderstorms\, visibility\, marina availability\, and other conditions may require us to alter the route\, change destinations\, or remain closer to port. That’s all part of the training! \nLearning to evaluate conditions\, modify a passage plan\, select a safe alternative\, and explain those decisions to your crew is an important part of becoming a capable cruising skipper. \nThe Yacht Club Experience\nOne of the highlights of this adventure is experiencing Lake Michigan’s yacht clubs from the perspective of a visiting cruising crew. \nBefore each arrival\, students participate in reviewing harbor information\, planning the approach\, contacting the marina or club when appropriate\, assigning crew responsibilities\, preparing dock lines and fenders\, and bringing Calypso safely into her guest berth. \nOnce the boat is secured and the day’s sailing responsibilities are complete\, the evening becomes part of the vacation. \nHead ashore with your crewmates for dinner or a drink\, explore the waterfront\, meet local sailors\, and experience the traditions and camaraderie that make yacht clubs such an important part of the Great Lakes sailing community. \nDepending on our final route\, weather\, guest policies\, and club availability\, planned stops may include South Shore Yacht Club\, Milwaukee Yacht Club\, Sheboygan Yacht Club\, Racine Yacht Club\, and other suitable destinations along the Wisconsin shoreline. \nAlong the way\, we’ll also introduce you to yacht club traditions\, burgees\, guest etiquette\, and the ways clubs connect sailors through cruising\, racing\, education\, and social activities. \nThe exact clubs and experiences will vary based on our route\, operating hours\, guest policies\, scheduled activities\, and conditions during the week. \nPrerequisites\nNo previous sailing experience or ASA certification is required. \nBecause the course combines three certification levels into five immersive days\, students should arrive prepared for an active\, fast-paced learning experience. Course books and online preparation materials are provided ahead of time so students can become familiar with the material before arriving. \nStudents should be comfortable moving around and living aboard a sailboat\, participating in physical activities\, working as part of a crew\, and receiving coaching throughout the week. \nLife Aboard Calypso\nCalypso is a 2014 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409\, a 41-foot modern cruising sailboat with three cabins and two heads. Living aboard gives students practical experience with the type of boat\, accommodations\, equipment\, and onboard systems they may encounter as they progress toward independent cruising and bareboat chartering. \nBedding is provided\, so students do not need to bring sleeping bags or linens. \nCalypso does not have onboard heat. Students attending during cooler weather should bring layers\, waterproof foul-weather gear\, a warm hat and gloves\, and non-marking shoes or sailing boots with good traction. A complete packing list will be emailed before the course. \nSea Safaris coordinates provisioning for the week. Each student should plan to contribute up to **$50 toward onboard provisions** and bring money for approximately three dinners ashore\, personal purchases during yacht club visits\, and any preferred snacks or beverages. \nWhat’s Included\nCourse tuition includes: \n\nFive days of liveaboard sailing instruction\nASA 101: Keelboat Sailing instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising instruction\nASA 104 Bareboat Cruising instruction\nASA textbooks and course materials mailed before class\nAccess to online course-preparation materials\nASA 101\, ASA 103\, and ASA 104 written examinations\nPractical skills instruction and assessments\nASA 101\, ASA 103\, and ASA 104 certifications upon successful completion\nFirst-year American Sailing membership and ASID registration\nInstruction from Captain Don Dogget\nUse of Calypso and her sailing\, navigation\, and safety equipment\nLiveaboard accommodations and bedding\nPlanned yacht club visits and guest-arrival experiences\nPre-course logistics\, packing information\, and provisioning coordination\n\nFormat\nFive-day liveaboard sailing adventure\, Monday\, September 6th through Friday\, September 10th\, 2027. Because this is real cruising\, the exact route and yacht club stops may change based on weather\, lake conditions\, marina availability\, club schedules\, and the captain’s judgment. \nCourse Tuition & Cabin Options\n\nPrivate Cabin $3027.00\nShared Cabin $2357.00\nSalon Berth (Shared Living Area) $1897.00\n\nStudents should also budget up to $50 for onboard provisions\, approximately three dinners ashore\, and any drinks or personal purchases during yacht club visits. \nWhat You’ll Take Home\nBy Friday\, you’ll have done considerably more than attend a sailing class. \nYou’ll have lived aboard a cruising sailboat\, stood watches at the helm\, trimmed sails\, navigated Lake Michigan\, docked in unfamiliar harbors\, spent a night at anchor\, arrived at yacht clubs as a visiting crew\, helped manage a multi-day voyage\, and taken your turn as skipper. \nStudents who successfully complete the written examinations and practical skills requirements can earn ASA 101\, ASA 103\, and ASA 104 certifications. \nThose certifications represent an important milestone\, but becoming a capable skipper takes continued experience. Graduates are encouraged to keep building time at the helm\, practice docking and boat handling\, and gain experience aboard progressively larger and more complex boats before independently chartering.
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/burgees-breezes-5-day-learn-to-sail-lake-michigan-sailing-yacht-club-adventure-september-6th-through-september-10th-2027/
LOCATION:South Shore Yacht Club\, 2300 E Nock Street\, Milwaukee\, 53207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Intermediate
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SUMMARY:ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising | September 9th & 10th\, 2027 | Port Washington\, WI
DESCRIPTION:ASA 103 Coastal Cruising is the next step in your sailing journey. Building on the skills learned in ASA 101\, this hands-on course introduces you to the operation of a larger cruising sailboat and prepares you for greater responsibility as both skipper and crew. \nThroughout this intensive two-day course\, you’ll gain practical experience handling an auxiliary-powered sailboat under both sail and power. You’ll learn how to prepare the boat and crew for departure\, maneuver and dock safely\, understand essential onboard systems\, interpret weather information\, anchor securely\, and respond to common emergencies. \nUpon successfully completing the course requirements\, you’ll earn your ASA 103 certification and have the knowledge and skills needed to skipper a 25- to 35-foot sloop-rigged\, auxiliary-powered keelboat during daylight hours in moderate winds and sea conditions. \nBy the end of the course\, you’ll have greater confidence handling a cruising sailboat and a solid foundation for planning and enjoying daytime coastal cruises. ASA 103 also prepares you to continue your sailing education with ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising. \nThis is a two day course that runs each day from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nASA 103 expands your sailing knowledge and introduces the practical skills needed for safe\, enjoyable daytime coastal cruising\, including: \n\nCruising sailboat terminology and equipment\nPreparing the vessel and crew for departure\nBasic sailboat systems and auxiliary engine operation\nPre-departure checks and safety procedures\nManeuvering under sail and power\nDocking and departing from a dock\nIntermediate sail trim and sail handling\nReefing and responding to changing conditions\nAnchoring procedures and selecting an appropriate anchorage\nBasic navigation and chart reading\nAids to navigation and navigation rules\nWeather observation and interpretation\nCrew-overboard prevention and recovery\nEmergency procedures and problem-solving\nLine handling\, knots\, and marlinspike seamanship\nSkipper and crew communication and responsibilities\n\nPrerequisites \nASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 certification is required. Students should also be able to demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills covered in the ASA 101 standard. \nAmerican Sailing recommends completing at least 24 hours of on-the-water sailing experience before beginning ASA 103. Additional time practicing the skills learned in ASA 101 will help you arrive prepared to make the most of this more advanced course. \nWhat’s Included \nCourse tuition includes: \n\nTwo days of sailing instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising instruction\nASA 103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook and course materials\, mailed to you ahead of class so you can prepare before arriving.\nASA 103 written examination and practical skills assessment\nASA 103 certification upon successful completion\nAll of your sailing time aboard our training sailboat\, including use of the boat and all required sailing equipment.\nA no-cost make-up session if severe or unsafe weather prevents the class from completing the required on-the-water skills\n\nSailing is naturally weather dependent. Whenever possible\, we adjust the day’s activities around changing conditions. If severe weather makes sailing unsafe\, we’ll work with the class to schedule any necessary make-up time at no additional cost. \nCourse Tuition \n$897 per person \nBuild your coastal cruising skills and take the next step toward greater confidence and independence on the water. Reserve your place aboard!
URL:https://www.seasafarissailingschool.com/class/asa-103-basic-coastal-cruising-september-9th-10th-2027-port-washington-wi/
LOCATION:PORT WASHINGTON\, WI\, 106 Lake St.\, Port Washington\, WI\, 53074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes
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