ASA
103
Basic Coastal Cruising
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Yachts:
Caribbean,
Bahamas, Pacific NW
Prerequisites:
Basic Keelboat (ASA 101). A
certified student can cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper
and crew on a 20-30' sailboat with an engine in moderate winds and sea conditions. Includes
a written test (takes most students about 1.5 hours). I.
Sailing Knowledge - Identify
more boat parts and describe their functions.
- List
federally required and ASA recommended safety equipment.
- Describe
the most important reasons for keeping gear and equipment stowed in assigned places
on a boat.
- Describe
the purpose and proper use of the safety equipment. Describe proper fueling and
fire precautions.
- Describe
required navigation lights between sunset and sunrise when under sail, power,
and at anchor. Apply Navigation Rules by diagram and practice.
- Interpret
marine weather forecasts and weather changes applicable to the area and apply
the information to future sailing plans.
- Describe
actions and precautions during times of reduced visibility.
- Describe
the correct sail combinations for various wind and sea conditions, including reefing.
- Read
and interpret a NOAA nautical chart. Demonstrate basic navigation knowledge.
- Describe
anchoring procedures, site selection and dangers of a lee shore.
- Describe
the immediate action to be taken during various emergencies.
- Identify
responsibilities of skipper and crew.
- Describe
one use for 6 basic knots.
II.
Sailing Skills - Demonstrate
on land correct methods for putting on a personal flotation device in the water
and using safety equipment.
- Inspect
vessel gear and equipment. Use and care for equipment, including winches.
- Safely
start an auxiliary engine and outboard motor. Stop and secure engine for the night.
- Handle
the boat under power, understand vessel's momentum, maneuver to and stop within
two feet alongside a dock.
- Act
as skipper while under power to recover a person overboard.
- Select
anchorage, securely set anchor and check for holding. Weigh anchor and get underway
under power.
- Sail
a compass course for 5 minutes, varying no more than 10 degrees.
- Function
as helmsman and crew giving correct commands and responses while demonstrating
the proper technique tacking, jibing, and on all points of sail.
- Describe
proper preparatory and executions commands for all ASA 103 sailing skills included,
including reefing, heaving to, and person overboard recovery under sail.
- Tie
to various docks with limited movement with fenders. Secure a vessel for the night
at a dock and at a mooring.
- Tie
the 7 basic knots with time limits.
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our Sailing School Yachts:
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