Prepares sailors for more advanced and independent cruising aboard larger boats and navigating coastal water.
ASA 102 Keelboat Sailing 2Continue growing your fundamental sailing skills.
ASA 102: Keelboat 2 is the sailor’s gateway to advanced sailing skills and coastal exploration! Building on the foundation from ASA 101, this course takes you deeper into the essentials of sailing a keelboat. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll refine your skills in sail trim, boat handling, and maneuvering while learning good crewmanship and teamwork. ASA 102 is not just about sailing—it’s about expanding your skills and preparing you for the independence and excitement of confidently commanding a keelboat.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
In ASA 102, you’ll expand your sailing knowledge and practical skills, focusing on boat handling, sail trim, and safety procedures. You’ll learn to manage a keelboat in winds up to 20 knots, mastering advanced boat handling techniques like tacking, jibing, and docking. You’ll also gain insight into controlling sail shape and power through key adjustments to the mainsail and jib, optimizing performance under varying wind conditions. This course emphasizes safety, teaching you essential crew-overboard recovery methods, winch handling, and safe line management. By the end, you’ll be equipped to confidently skipper in coastal waters, making informed decisions about safety, sail trim, and boat control for smoother, more efficient sailing.
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102 CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
It’s important to understand that simply enrolling in an ASA 102: Keelboat 2 course and attending classes doesn’t automatically guarantee certification. Our commitment is to the safety and competence of every sailor who takes to the water, which is why we’ve developed rigorous curriculum standards. These standards are designed to ensure you receive the highest quality education, equipping you with the skills and confidence you need to handle a boat safely. From sail trim to navigation, we hold you to a high standard, so when you earn your certification, you know you’re truly ready to skipper with skill and confidence. Safety isn’t just a lesson—it’s our priority, and these standards are what set you up for success on the water.
Download a PDF of the basic skills learned in this course. When you enroll in a certification course with a school, you will be taught each of these skills. Your ability to demonstrate these skills on the water and in the written exam determines whether you receive a certification or if you need more practice before receiving the certification.
To be successful in earning the certification, we highly recommend you study all available materials so that your time in class is used efficiently and effectively.
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WHAT'S NEXT
ASA 105
Coastal Navigation
Learn traditional navigation skills and methods to explore new cruising grounds and handle the ever-changing conditions of coastal waters.
