This course is for any sailor 101 certified or equivalent experience, who is interested in building their core sailing skills. This includes becoming more proficient at sail trim and close-quarter maneuvering. It also includes improving your crew skills and working together as a team to make your vessel move more efficiently through the water.

This course meets ASA 102 Basic Keelboat 2 certification standards. Contact us to check course availability and to schedule your course.

If certifying, students must have completed the ASA 101, Keelboat Sailing 1 and have the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of that Standard.

Able to skipper and crew aboard 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.

Training can be extended to include an optional third day for more time on the water practicing and refining your skills.

ASA 102 Basic Keelboat 2 Certification ($115)

Curriculum for this course includes Safety: Preparation & Procedures; Boat Handling; How Sail Controls Affect Sail Shape and Power; Upwind Sail Trim; and Reaching and Running Sail Trim.

Visit our Basic Keelboat 2 Certification Overview for more information on this course.