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Whether you’re starting your sailing journey or looking to advance your skills, our Training and Education forum is here to guide you. Discover American Sailing courses, discuss certification processes, and access a wealth...
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  • Learn to skipper a 20′ – 27′ sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing…
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  • Learn 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.…
  • Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25′-35′ keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising…
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  • Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30′-45′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in…
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  • Learn the the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters. On-water…
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  • Learn the celestial navigation theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in offshore waters. On-water celestial…
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  • Learn to skipper a sailing vessel on extended offshore passages requiring celestial navigation. Knowledge of long-term passage…
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  • Learn to sail a centerboard or multihull sailboat in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, sail…
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  • Learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30-45′ feet in length during a multi-day liveaboard…
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  • Learn to safely and efficiently operate a dinghy with an outboard motor, in a variety of environments, including operating from a dock,…
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  • Learn to apply basic celestial navigation theory and practice to determine latitude and longitude at sea using a sextant and Nautical Almanac.
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  • Learn basic docking skills for boats with single inboard or outboard engines. Discover the basic theory and hands-on techniques needed…
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  • Learn to observe and forecast weather conditions using traditional maritime skills and modern technology. Knowledge of weather…
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  • Learn to properly use small-craft radar (or radar simulator) for piloting, navigation, and collision avoidance. Knowledge of radar…
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