ASA 107 Celestial Navigation is for sailors who want to master the timeless art of navigating by the stars
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ASA 106 Advanced Coastal CruisingCruise confidently in challenging conditions and far-away destinations
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising is the ultimate course for sailors looking to take on more challenging conditions by learning the advanced techniques and seamanship required to navigate coastal waters confidently, day or night, in all weather. Whether you’re dreaming of longer passages or exploring more remote destinations, ASA 106 gives you the experience and knowledge to handle your boat like a seasoned skipper in various demanding scenarios.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising builds upon your previous sailing experience, offering the skills and confidence needed to skipper a vessel on extended coastal passages in challenging conditions. You’ll learn advanced sail handling, night navigation, heavy weather tactics, and emergency procedures. This course emphasizes decision-making, leadership, and boat management while cruising in variable weather and sea states. Through practical, hands-on training, you’ll navigate longer passages, perform crew-overboard drills, and manage a vessel’s systems while underway. ASA 106 prepares you for advanced cruising adventures, ensuring you’re ready for any conditions coastal cruising might throw at you.
106 CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
It’s important to understand that simply enrolling in an ASA 106 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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