Sailing Classes in Annapolis - at SailTime Annapolis Sailing School

ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat Sailing $650

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 feet (6.1 m) to 27 feet (8.23 m) in length by day in light to moderate winds (up to 15 knots) and sea conditions.

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing lessons build knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts & functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship, and boating safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. Auxiliary power operation is not required.

Once you have completed the ASA 101 course, you will be eligible to skipper the First 22 by joining the SailTime membership program!

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ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising $775

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 feet (7.62 m) to 35 feet (10.67 m) long by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions.

ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising lessons build knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, boating safety, and seamanship.

Once you have completed the ASA 103 course, you will be qualified to join the SailTime membership program. The SailTime program gives you access to a larger boat to use throughout the season without the expense and commitment of buying your own boat. You will be able to sail a late model Beneteau or Hunter yacht all season long for less than the cost of the slip.

ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising $995

Able to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary-powered keelboat of approximately 30 feet (9.14 m) to 45 feet (13.72 m) in length during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising lessons builds knowledge of provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, multiple-anchor mooring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.

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ASA 105 - Coastal Navigation $495

ASA 105 - Coastal Navigation lessons focus on learning how to apply the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing-vessel in coastal and inland waters.

On-water coastal navigation skills elements are contained in the ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, and ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising, in progressively increasing levels of detail.

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ASA 106 - Advanced Coastal Cruising $1395

ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising lessons improve your ability to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing-vessel about 30 feet (9.14 m) to 50 feet (15.24 m) in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions.

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ASA 114 - Cruising Catamaran $695

ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran lessons focus on advanced cruising standards for individuals with existing cruising experience.

The individual can act as skipper and crew of a 30-50 foot multihull sailboat by day in coastal waters. The standard includes skills unique to a 30-50 foot multihull.

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ASA 118-Docking Endorsement $375

This course is designed to teach basic docking skills for boats with single inboard or outboard engines. It covers the basic theory and hands-on techniques needed to dock and undock boats in an efficient manner and without damage or injury.

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