This course teaches navigational skills required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. This is a perfect course to better understand coastal navigation and how you interact with the world around you. Beyond your GPS, you’ll learn skills to safely navigate waters that include tidal and current changes. In this course you will learn chart reading, maritime publications, navigation equipment, tide and current tables, plotting position, bearings, running fixes, set and drift, navigation lights, day shapes, buoyage systems, current and leeway and much more.

Format: Hybrid Instructor Led Training via ZOOM – followed by 2 days In Person at Hoofer Sailing Club – UW Madison. This course is offered as a 5 remote 3 hour sessions, followed by a Saturday, and Sunday, 8 hours each day.

Thursday, March 7 – 5:30-8:30pm (virtual instructor via Zoom)
Thursday, March 14 – 5:30-8:30pm (virtual instructor via Zoom)
Thursday, March 21 – 5:30-8:30pm (virtual instructor via Zoom)
Thursday, March 28 – 5:30-8:30pm (virtual instructor via Zoom)
Thursday, April 4 – 5:30-8:30pm (virtual instructor via Zoom)
Saturday, April 6 – Times TBD (in-person at Hoofer Sailing Club)
Sunday, April 7 – Times TBD (in-person at Hoofer Sailing Club) – Review & Exam

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ASA101 – This is a perfect course for students with fundamental sailing knowledge. Because of the shortened format, the course moves along quickly. The Basic Keelboat will be a refresher as much as learning new skills. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. The course is taught by USCG Captains and your certification is recognized by the United States Coast Guard as a Safe Boating Course.

ASA103 – General Description: With past experience and ASA101 Certification sailing fundamentals, this course is the next step and serves as an introductory course to the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 30 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.

Format: This course is offered as a 3 day weekend course over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 hours each day.

Friday, June 7th, 2024 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Saturday, June 8th, 2024 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Sunday, June 9th, 2024 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

This is a perfect introductory course to help you learn about sailing. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. You will learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including sail theory and practice, terminology, safety equipment and procedures, crew overboard recovery, sailing knots and much more.

Format: This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

This course is the next step to help you learn more about sailing and maximizing efficient use use of proper sail trim. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. Depart, sail, and return with control demonstrating teamwork.

Format: This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

This is a perfect introductory course to help you learn about sailing. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. You will learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including sail theory and practice, terminology, safety equipment and procedures, crew overboard recovery, sailing knots and much more.

Format: This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

This course is the next step into the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 28 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will learn the basics of daytime coastal cruising in moderate wind and sea conditions including the recommended safety equipment, forecasting weather, reading navigational charts, marlinspike seamanship, boat handling under sail and power and more.

Format: This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

This course is the next step to help you learn more about sailing and maximizing efficient use use of proper sail trim. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. Depart, sail, and return with control demonstrating teamwork.

Format: This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

This is a perfect introductory course to help you learn about sailing. It will provide the necessary knowledge to sail a boat of about 20 feet in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. You will learn the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including sail theory and practice, terminology, safety equipment and procedures, crew overboard recovery, sailing knots and much more.

Format: This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

This course is the next step into the world of coastal cruising. It provides the necessary knowledge to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 28 – 35 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will learn the basics of daytime coastal cruising in moderate wind and sea conditions including the recommended safety equipment, forecasting weather, reading navigational charts, marlinspike seamanship, boat handling under sail and power and more.

Format: This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

Ready to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.

Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:

• Sail theory and hands-on practice
• Navigating common sailing terminology
• Key safety equipment and procedures
• Crew overboard recovery techniques
• Mastering essential sailing knots
• And much more!

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.

Course Format:
This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

• Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
• Sunday 8:30am – 2:30pm

Ready to embark on your sailing journey? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn the art of sailing. You’ll gain the essential skills and confidence needed to sail a 20-foot boat in light to moderate winds and calm waters without the need for supervision.

Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, including:

• Sail theory and hands-on practice
• Navigating common sailing terminology
• Key safety equipment and procedures
• Crew overboard recovery techniques
• Mastering essential sailing knots
• And much more!

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to confidently handle a boat and enjoy time on the water.

Course Format:
This course is offered as a 2 day weekend course over Saturday and Sunday.

• Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
• Sunday 8:30am – 2:30pm