ASA 101 -- Basic Keelboat Lifetime Certification Course
Location
Ginowan, Okinawa
Group Size
2 people per guide
Duration
2 days
Location
Ginowan, Okinawa
Group Size
2 people per guide
Duration
2 days
Basic KeelboatSailing Certification
ASA 101
This is a basic sailing standard designed course to teach a person new to sailing, how to safely sail and dock a sailboat in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters. Students are given the opportunity to take the helm of a boat designed with a beginning sailor in mind. Students will become familiar with required safety equipment, points of sail, rules of the road, docking and sailing terminology.
Course length:
Friday -- 6 to 8 p.m. (2 hours)
Saturday -- 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (9 hours)
Sunday -- 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (9 hours)
Course includes:
- The ASA 101Sailing Made Easy Text book
- Sailing Okinawa’s Interactive Study Guide.
- Two-day use of a 26-foot day sailer.
- ASA Certification logbook.
- ASA 101, 100-question Lifetime Cerfication Test.
-- ASA processing fees.
Price varies for individual students, active-duty military members, military retirees and couples based on a variety of discounts we offer.
COUPON CODES: Coupon codes for discounts are ONLY available through our on-line booking site.
How to redeem your discount?
The following codes should be used at checkout when booking your class. Coupon codes cannot be used after a course is purchased without the coupon code.
Single Course Coupon Codes
DISCOUNT COUPON CODE: VET
Receive a $50 discount off the purchase of an ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Lifetime Certification Course as a veteran. This discount may only be used by the veteran taking the course and is not transferable to family members. Discount is only availble by booking on-line.
Couples Course Coupon Codes -- only valid with purchase of two ASA 101 courses.
DISCOUNT CODE: COUPLE
Receive a 10% discount off the purchase of two (2) standard ASA 101 courses.
DISCOUNT CODE: VETS
Receive a $140 discount off two (2) standard ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Lifetime Certification Courses as veterans. May only be used by the veterans taking the course and is not transferable to family members.
DISCOUNT CODE: VET+
Receive a $90 discount off the purchase of two (2) standard ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Lifetime Certification Courses as a veteran and non-veteran spouse. This discount may only be used by the veteran taking the course and is not transferable to family members.
What's included
Malietoa
26'Foot Sailboat
Sailing Okinawa
ASA affiliate school #552, offers a full-range of English-based sailing courses in the exotic waters of the Kerama Islands, Okinawa and Osaka, Japan.
Instructors with the affiliate have a wide-range of experience to help you meet your sailing education goals while in Japan.
Originally established in 2004 as BLISS (Bill’s Little Informal Sailboat School), management and ownership of the affiliate transferred to Okinawa in 2022. BLISS still offers sailing courses in the waters of Osaka Bay.
Affiliate #552 students are also eligible to enroll in BLISS’ study school to help obtain a Japan Small Vessel Operator’s Permit — a requirement in Japan.
Contact us today to see how we can make your dreams of sailing in Japan, a reality.
Sailing Okinawa is the trade name for Atoms Marine Services, LLC.
The Guides
Where you'll meet
The details
What to bring
Bring a lunch on both days.
Sunscreen
Wet weather gear
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Reviews
Trip: ASA 101 -- Basic Keelboat Lifetime Certification Course
Guide: Adam J.
I was nervous on the first training day and our trainer Adam was patient with me giving me and my partner a lot of opportunities to practice. I got much more confident on the second day. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn to sail in Japan with English speaking instructor.
By Liliia P. on July 03, 2023
