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  • ASA 101, BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING – Port Washington: $547.50

    PORT WASHINGTON, WI
    Prerequisites: NONE

    This is a perfect introductory course to help you learn about sailing. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. You will learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including sail theory and practice, terminology, safety equipment and procedures, crew overboard recovery, sailing knots and much more.

    Format: Taught from Port Washington, WI.  This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday, 6 hours each day.

    Saturday, June 18th, 2022 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm)
    Sunday, June 19th, 2022 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm)

  • ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo: $1,364.00

    This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.

    Format: Taught from Burnham Harbor located in Chicago Illinois. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.

    Thursday, June 30th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Friday, July 1st, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

  • ASA 101/103 Basic Sailing & Basic Cruising Combo: $1,154.00

    PORT WASHINGTON, WI
    Prerequisites: NONE

    ASA101 – This is a perfect course for students with fundamental sailing knowledge. Because of the shortened format, the course moves along quickly. The Basic Keelboat will be a refresher as much as learning new skills. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. The course is taught by USCG Captains and your certification is recognized by the United States Coast Guard as a Safe Boating Course.

    ASA103 – General Description: With past experience and ASA101 Certification sailing fundamentals, this course is the next step and serves as an introductory course to the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 30 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.

    Format: Taught from Port Washington, WI.  This course is offered as a 3 day course, Friday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.

    Friday, July 1st, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
    Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 (8:30 am –4:30 pm)
    Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

  • ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing- Milwaukee Yacht Club: $547.50

    This is a perfect introductory course to help you learn about sailing. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. You will learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including sail theory and practice, terminology, safety equipment and procedures, crew overboard recovery, sailing knots and much more.

    Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday, 6 hours each day.

    Saturday, July 9th, 2022 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm)
    Sunday, July 10th, 2022 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm)

  • ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising: $659.00

    This course is the next step into the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 28 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will learn the basics of daytime coastal cruising in moderate wind and sea conditions including the recommended safety equipment, forecasting weather, reading navigational charts, marlinspike seamanship, boat handling under sail and power and more.

    Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Thursday and Friday, 8 hours each day.

    Thursday, July 28th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
    Friday, July 29th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

  • ASA 103/104 Basic to Bareboat Cruising Combo: $1,364.00

    This is an advanced cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper charting the boat, and look for this certification.

    Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.

    Thursday, July 28th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Friday, July 29th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Saturday, July 30th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Sunday, July 31st, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

  • ASA 104, Bareboat Chartering: $757.00

    This is a comprehensive cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 28 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. International sailing considerations along with learning how to respond to “what ifs” that might occur when you are off-shore and the “first responder”. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper and look for this internationally accepted certification when chartering a boat.

    Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours each day.

    Saturday, July 30th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
    Sunday, July 31st, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

  • ASA 103: BASIC COASTAL CRUISING: $659.00

    PORT WASHINGTON, WI
    Prerequisites: BASIC KEELBOAT (ASA 101)

    This course is the next step into the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 28 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will learn the basics of daytime coastal cruising in moderate wind and sea conditions including the recommended safety equipment, forecasting weather, reading navigational charts, marlinspike seamanship, boat handling under sail and power and more.

    Format: Taught from Port Washington, WI. This course is offered as a 2 day course on July 31 and August 2 — 8 hours each day.

    Sunday, July 31, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
    Monday, August 1, 2022 (NO CLASS)
    Tuesday, August 2, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

  • ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing

    ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing: $547.50

    This is a perfect introductory course to help you learn about sailing. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. You will learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including sail theory and practice, terminology, safety equipment and procedures, crew overboard recovery, sailing knots and much more.

    Format: Taught from Milwaukee Harbor, located at Milwaukee Yacht Club. This course is offered over 12 hours in 4 three-hour lessons.

    Tuesday, Aug 2nd, 2022 (5:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
    Wednesday, Aug 3rd, 2022 (5:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
    Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2022 (5:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
    Wednesday, Aug 10th, 2022 (5:30 pm – 8:30 pm)

  • ASA 101, BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING – Port Washington: $547.50

    PORT WASHINGTON, WI
    Prerequisites: NONE

    This is a perfect introductory course to help you learn about sailing. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. You will learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including sail theory and practice, terminology, safety equipment and procedures, crew overboard recovery, sailing knots and much more.

    Format: Taught from Port Washington, WI.  This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday, 6 hours each day.

    Saturday, August 6, 2022 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm)
    Sunday, August 7, 2022 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm)

  • ASA 101/103 Basic Sailing & Basic Cruising Combo: $1,154.00

    ASA101 – This is a perfect course for students with fundamental sailing knowledge. Because of the shortened format, the course moves along quickly. The Basic Keelboat will be a refresher as much as learning new skills. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. The course is taught by USCG Captains and your certification is recognized by the United States Coast Guard as a Safe Boating Course.

    ASA103 – General Description: With past experience and ASA101 Certification sailing fundamentals, this course is the next step and serves as an introductory course to the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 30 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.

    Format: Taught from Burnham Harbor located in Chicago Illinois. This course is offered as a 4 day course, Thursday through Sunday, 8 hours each day.

    Thursday, August 11th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Friday, August 12th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Saturday, August 13th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
    Sunday, August 14th, 2022 (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

  • ASA 104, Bareboat Chartering: $757.00

    This is a comprehensive cruising standard for sailors with cruising experience. Certified students act as skipper or crew of a 28 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The course includes basic navigation, cruise planning, advanced anchoring techniques, boat systems and maintenance procedures. International sailing considerations along with learning how to respond to “what ifs” that might occur when you are off-shore and the “first responder”. Most charter companies require a sailing resume from the Skipper and look for this internationally accepted certification when chartering a boat.

    Format: Taught from Milwaukee Yacht Club, located in Milwaukee Harbor. This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours each day.

    Saturday, August 13th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
    Sunday, August 14th, 2022 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

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