5 Day Learn to Sail Vacation – ASA 101 & 103

Location

Newport Beach, California

Group Size

Max 4 people

Duration

5 days

This is a 5-day/4-night private live-aboard course.  You will not be sharing the accommodations on the yacht with other students who you do not know.

Information about the Course

101 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.

For a full list of all 52 topics (knowledge and skills) that will be covered, click below.

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Full List of 52 Topics - ASA 101

103 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered keelboat, in daylight, in moderate wind and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.

For a full list of all 52 topics (knowledge and skills) that will be covered click below.

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Full list of 52 Topics - ASA 103

Prerequisite – none

Boat utilized and description – 2018 Beneteau 35.1 or 2017/2019 Beneteau 38.1

This is an attractive 35 or 38 foot sailing yacht with 3 cabins and 1 bathroom.  This is a top of the line cruising model with all of the comforts and features to make learning fun and safe.  Features include: Roller furling sails, dodger and bimini, anchor windlass, autopilot, radar, GPS, and color chartplotter.

Boat location – Balboa Marina, Newport Beach, CA

What’s included –

• ASA 101 and 103 textbooks “Sailing Made Easy,” ASA Log Book, and a 1-Year ASA membership and Coastal Cruising Made Easy
• Fuel, insurance, and safety gear (including life jackets)
• High quality bedding (duvet in Fall, Winter and Spring; cotton blanket in Summer) along with fitted sheets and your choice of pillows (exact selection based on availability)
• Comfortable, upgraded mattresses. If you are going to “live” on a boat, you should be comfortable!
• Bath towel, hand towel, beach towel, and dish towels
• Fully equipped galley with refrigerator, sink, oven, stove, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, glasses, cups and coffee mugs. BBQ outside in the cockpit
• Hot water in the sinks and showers. “No cold showers for this sailor, thank you very much!”
• Stereo with speakers inside the cabin and outside in the cockpit
• The boat is also stocked with 15 disposable items for your convenience. (Click here for a list)
• Cleaning and washing after your stay. It wouldn’t be a vacation if you had to clean up!