5 Day Live-Aboard: ASA 101 & 103 (two certifications)
Course Objective
Spend five days and four nights (optional 5th night) aboard a Hunter 33 or Hunter 36 sailboat. Sail down to Laguna Beach or if wind conditions are agreeable, down to Dana Point. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to skipper your boat safely outside the harbor, along the coast, day or night, in moderate winds up to 15 knots.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive in Newport Beach, CA. Complimentary pick up from John Wayne International Airport or meet at our offices. Drive down to your live aboard yacht to stow your belongings. Participate in boat orientation. Buy provisions for your stay. Begin the ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Course with private captain. Wrap up the day at approximately 5PM. Evening on your own. Walk to one of the many fine restaurants in Newport Beach or BBQ/cook on board.
Day 2:
Enjoy leisurely breakfast aboard boat. Go for a walk or run, or relax. Captain will meet aboard your boat at the time convenient for you. Continue ASA 101 Basic Keelboat training for a four block of time. Evening on your own.
Day 3:
In the morning, take ASA 101 written test aboard your vessel. Captain will grade and review any missed questions with you. A grade of 80% is passing. Complete on the water portion of ASA 101 test--go for a sail and demonstrate your skills to the captain. Enjoy your new sailing skills while sailing past the beautiful waterfront homes, mega yachts, and sea lion colonies. Afternoon and evening on your own.
Day 4:
Begin the ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising Course with private captain. Evening on your own.
Day 5:
In the morning, take ASA 103 written test aboard your vessel. Captain will grade and review any missed questions with you. A grade of 80% is passing. Complete on the water portion of ASA 103 test--go for a sail and demonstrate your skills to the captain. Afternoon on your own. Return to marina. Pack up belongings. Depart boat at 5pm. (Optional 5th night live-aboard available.)
Course Overview
- Sailing knowledge and terminology
- Sailing skills and safety
- "Rules of the Road"
- Introduction to electronic navigation equipment
- Knots
- Crew overboard recovery
- Local waterway knowledge and docking
- Night sailing
- Heavy weather sailing and docking, weather permitting
- Crew overboard outside the harbor
- Anchoring outside the harbor on a lee shore
- Reefing and heaving to
- More knots
- More info on the Yanmar Diesel Engine and backing into a slip
- Autopilot, Chart plotter, GPS and VHF instruction
To view the full ASA 103 curriculum, click here.
Materials
- ASA Sailing Fundamentals Book (Parts I and II)
- ASA Log Book
- Sailing Made Easy Booklet
- Federal Requirements & Safety Tips
- ABC’s of the California Boating Law
Prerequisite (none)
Tuition
- Tuition includes all books, materials, testing and annual ASA Membership for two ASA certifications for two students over 18 years of age.
- Two additional ASA certifications for persons over age 18: $250.00 p/person
- ASA certification for persons under age 18 is not available; however, a certificate of completion will be awarded to your junior crew members.
Scheduling
We will arrange a private course that works with your schedule.
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