BK1 Introduction to Sailing ~ 2 day class ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:​
1x One Day Sailing Experience (get $50 discount for BK1 sign up)
OR
1x any practice sail (half or full day)
​Prep /​ Recommended:
Read first 4 chapters of ASA101 Sailing Made Easy textbook
Graduation Bonus:
4h half day group practice sail ~ focus on Points of Sail & Rules of the Road
ASA101 Basic Keelboat 1 ~ 2 +half day class ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
BK1 Class + Grad Sail
OR
BK1 Challenge (written exam + knots demo) $50 member / $60 full
~ free BK1 Grad Sail if enroll in ASA101
Prep:
ASA101 quiz answers (Sailing Made Easy textbook)
Recommended:
1x any practice sail (half or full day)
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Graduation Bonus:
4h half day group practice sail ~ focus on Docking & Rules of the Road =2nd Sunday (on R23’)
ASA103 Coastal Cruising ~ 4+ 2xhalf day class ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
ASA101 Class + Grad Sail
OR
ASA101 Challenge
~ free ASA101 Grad Sail if enroll in ASA103
Prep:
1. Sail within 1 month before class (at Afterguard or elsewhere)
2. 3x Logged Sails
a. 1x 101 Grad Sail: Docking & Rules of the Road =2nd Sun Practice
b. 1x Sail Trim + Heave To + Reefing =3rd Sun Practice
c. 1x any Practice Sail
3. ASA103 quiz answers (Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook)
Recommended:
Browse ASA105 textbook​
Graduation Bonus:
4h half day group practice sail ~ focus on COB Drills + Points of Sail =4th Sunday
ASA104 Bareboat Cruising ~ 3 days, 2 nights onboard class ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
ASA103 Class + Grad Sail
OR
ASA103 Challenge
~ free ASA103 Grad Sail if enroll in ASA104
Prep:
1. Sail within 1 month before class (at Afterguard or elsewhere)
2. 3x Logged Sails
a. 1x COB drills + Points of Sail =4th Sun Practice
b. 1x Sail Trim + Heave To + Reefing =3rd Sun Practice
c. 1x any practice
3. ASA104 quiz answers (Bareboat Cruising Made Easy textbook)
4. Class Group communication for sail & meal plan (2 weeks prior to class)
Recommended:
ASA105 (option: 2 days before 104 & 2 days after)
Graduation Bonus:
Grad Sail = Docking Mooring Anchoring Practice Clinic
1st Bareboat Charter =25% discount
ASA114 Multihull Cruising ~ 2 or 3 day class ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
ASA104 Class + Grad Sail
OR
ASA104 Challenge
~ free ASA104 Grad Sail if enroll in ASA114
Prep:
1. Sail within 1 month before class (at Afterguard or elsewhere)
2. 3x Logged Sails
a. 1x Sail Trim + Heave To & Reefing Practice =3rd Sun Practice
b. 1x COB drills & Points of Sail =4th Sun Practice
c. 1x any practice
3. ASA114 quiz answers (Multihull Cruising Made Easy textbook)
Recommended:
Docking + Heave To & Reefing Practice
Graduation Bonus:
1st Bareboat Cat Charter =25% discount
ASA118 Docking Endorsement ~ 3 day class ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
ASA104 Class + Grad Sail
OR
ASA104 Challenge
~ free ASA104 Grad Sail if enroll in ASA118
Prep:
1. Sail within 1 month before class (at Afterguard or elsewhere)
2. ASA118 quiz answers (Docking Maneuvering Made Easy textbook)
Recommended:
Docking + Heave To & Reefing Practice Sail
COB drills + Points of Sail Practice Sail​
Graduation Bonus:
4h half day group practice sail
1st Bareboat Charter =25% discount
ASA106 Advanced Coastal Cruising ~ 5 days, 4 nights onboard ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
1. ASA104 (or 114 if on cat) Class + Grad Sail
OR
ASA104 (or 114 if on cat) Challenge + free ASA104/114 Grad Sail if enroll in ASA106
2. ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
Prep:
1. Sail within 1 month before class (at Afterguard or elsewhere)
2. 106 Pre-Course: Rent/share the boat then sail with an instructor 30mi offshore. Required before 106 to achieve offshore crew roles. Can be repeated until ready.
OR
106 Offshore Prep Combo: 1d COB drills practice, 2d Heavy Weather Strategies, 1d Sea Legs, 2d Offshore Boat Prep. Can be customized for achieving all skills necessary to be ready for 5-day ASA 106.
3. ASA106 quiz answers (Advanced Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook)
Recommended:
Diesel Maintenance & Troubleshooting Clinic
Outboard Engines Demystified Clinic
Spinnaker Clinic
Graduation Bonus:
1x First Sunday Sail
1st Bareboat Charter =25% discount
ASA107 Advanced Celestial Navigation ~ 4 days class ~ Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:
1. ASA 105 Coastal Navigation
2. ASA 117 Basic Celestial Endorsement
Prep:
Read the Advanced Celestial Navigation textbook - included with class purchase
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Graduation Bonus:
5% discount for ASA106 Enrollment