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- Sail theory and hands-on practice
- Navigating common sailing terminology
- Key safety equipment and procedures
- Crew overboard recovery techniques
- Mastering essential sailing knots
- And much more!
- Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Sunday 8:30am – 2:30pm
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
Passage planning and weather routing
Night sailing, lights, and collision avoidance
Offshore watch schedules and log-keeping
Heavy-weather strategies and sail plans
Offshore safety, emergency procedures, and seamanship
Power management, provisioning, and boat systems underway
ASA 101 Keelboat 1 | August 15th & 16th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $597.00
South Shore Yacht ClubReady to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.
Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.
Course Format:
This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.
A Learn-To-Sail Vacation on Lake Michigan – August 17th -21st, 2026:
South Shore Yacht ClubDuring your liveaboard experience, you’ll have the opportunity to earn these internationally recognized ASA certifications:
Learn, relax, and explore—then head home as a certified sailor ready for your next voyage.
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising | August 24th – 28th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $3,197.00
South Shore Yacht ClubThis course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to safely operate as the skipper and crew of a sailing vessel ranging from 30 to 50 feet in length. It encompasses both day and nighttime sessions conducted in coastal and inland waters, regardless of weather conditions. Building upon the foundations laid in prior ASA courses, students embark on an extended coastal sail, including overnight passages, where they will learn new concepts and apply advanced sailing techniques and skills.
The course spans five days and imparts the prequisite expertise for coastal navigation. It instills the confidence to plan, chart, and execute extended coastal cruises under varying conditions on sailboats of up to 50 feet in length.
Sailing Vessel – 2014 Jeanneau 409 Sun Odyssey
This is an attractive 40 foot sailing yacht, is designed with 3 cabins and 2 heads. This is a top of the line cruising model with all of the comforts and features to make learning fun and safe. Features include: Roller furling sails, dodger and bimini, anchor windlass, autopilot, GPS, and color chartplotter.
Note: If you haven’t yet completed your ASA 105 (Coastal Navigation) certification, we recommend enrolling in our online ASA 105 course through Sea Safaris Online. You’ll have the option to complete the final exam during the sailing trip.
A Learn-To-Sail Vacation on Lake Michigan – September 7th -11th, 2026:
South Shore Yacht ClubDuring your liveaboard experience, you’ll have the opportunity to earn these internationally recognized ASA certifications:
Learn, relax, and explore—then head home as a certified sailor ready for your next voyage.
ASA 108 Offshore Passage Making | September 21st – 25th | South Shore Yacht Club, Milwaukee, WI: $3,995.00
South Shore Yacht ClubStep up to true offshore sailing with Sea Safaris’ ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking course, departing from South Shore Yacht Club in Milwaukee. This advanced liveaboard training is designed for experienced sailors who want to confidently plan and execute multi-day, non-stop passages—day and night—well away from the comfort of the marina.
Over 5 days underway, you’ll stand watches, sail through the night, and experience real offshore decision-making on extended legs across the Great Lakes. You’ll rotate through roles as skipper and watch captain while working with the crew to handle:
Our route will be shaped by weather and conditions to ensure at least 72 hours of continuous offshore sailing, meeting the requirements for ASA 108 while giving you genuine passagemaking experience—not just a string of day sails.
Prerequisites & Certification
This course is intended for sailors who have already built a solid coastal foundation (ASA 104/106 or equivalent experience). The training is conducted to meet all ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking standards.
Sailors who have completed their celestial or electronic navigation study in advance (such as ASA 117 or equivalent) will be especially well prepared to integrate advanced navigation skills into real-world offshore passage planning and execution.
