Fundamentals of Sailing

with

Kim Walther

St. Augustine Sailing

Get your sea legs back before your next sailing season. Refresh your ASA 101 knowledge, sharpen your boat handling skills, and sail with confidence again.

90-Minute Live Session

On Demand Replay Available

Live Q&A

Whether it’s been months or years since your ASA 101 course, this online refresher will help you brush up on the essentials of sailing. We’ll revisit key skills, reinforce sailing theory, and troubleshoot common challenges new sailors face after certification. Join this interactive live session to boost your confidence and feel ready for your next on-the-water adventure.

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Fundamentals of Sailing

Online class overview

This online class reviews the most important concepts from ASA 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing. Through clear visuals, practical examples, and real-world scenarios, you’ll refresh your understanding of boat handling, sail trim, right-of-way rules, and safety procedures. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and work through common “what would you do?” sailing situations in a supportive learning environment.

Who is this online class for?

This online class is perfect for any ASA 101 graduate looking to get back on the water after time away. It’s also ideal for sailors preparing to take ASA 103, or anyone who wants to reinforce their foundational sailing knowledge before chartering, crewing, or buying a boat.

What will I learn?

In this online class, sailors can expect to revisit and strengthen their understanding of core ASA 101 skills. The instructor will cover practical tips, clarify tricky concepts, and share techniques that make day sailing smoother and safer. You’ll walk away with renewed confidence in your ability to handle a keelboat under sail and power.

List of topics:

Understanding true and apparent wind
Points of sail and sail trim
Tacking, jibing, and steering techniques
Departing and returning to the dock
Crew communication and basic commands
Rules of the road and right-of-way scenarios
Safety procedures and man-overboard review
Essential knots and line handling refresher

Refresh Your ASA 101 Skills Before the Season Starts

Sail with Confidence

Getting back on the water doesn’t have to feel uncertain. This online class refresher helps you revisit the core skills and concepts from ASA 101 so you can sail with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re stepping aboard after a long break or preparing for your next sailing goal.

ASA 101 Fundamentals, Made Clear

Rebuild your understanding of the essentials that matter most when day sailing. Lisa and Andy walk through foundational boat handling, sail trim, right-of-way rules, and safety procedures, using real-world examples and practical tips to reinforce good habits and sharpen decision-making.

A Smarter Way to Return to Sailing

This online class focuses on what helps sailors feel comfortable again: smoother maneuvers, clearer communication, and better awareness on the water. With expert instruction and years of teaching experience, you’ll gain the confidence to sail under power or sail, prepare for ASA 103, or simply enjoy your next outing with ease.

Your Host

Kim Walther

Kim Walther, an instructor at St. Augustine Sailing, boasts a 100-ton near coastal (offshore) USCG captain’s license with sailing and towing addendums. With 33 years of teaching experience (having taught over 3,000 students), she attributes her mastery to diverse experiences and continual skill refinement. Recognized as an ASA instructor of 101, 103, 104, 105, 114, 116 and 118 and honored ASA Instructor of the Year, Kim has refined her expertise through an impressive accumulation of over 10,000 practice hours. Her passion for sailing extends to classes, charters, deliveries, and races (both inland and offshore). Kim has experience operating various vessels including, currently, 21'6" Hunter sloops as well as Jeanneau 349 sloops, Jeanneau 41’ and 44’ sloops, a Lagoon 44 catamaran, and even a 49-passenger pontoon boat with twin 200 hp engines.

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@ 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (90 min)

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On-Demand Access

All registrations include unlimited on-demand access to the recordings of the live online class. So if you are unable to attend live you can still register and watch at your leisure.

ASA MEMBER DISCOUNT

American Sailing Members can claim their discount in the Member Portal. If you’re not a current member then for only $59/year you can join or renew today!

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- Fundamentals of Sailing
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By completing this entire course you can earn an ASA Online Achievement Seal - an official ASA seal that can be entered into your ASA Logbook!
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