ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising Group Course

103 Overview

In this course, you will learn learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.

For a full list of all 52 topics (knowledge and skills) that will be covered click below.

Full list of 52 Topics - ASA 103

Prerequisite – ASA 101

Boat utilized and description – 2018 Beneteau 35.1 or 2017/2019 Beneteau 38.1

This is an attractive 35 or 38 foot sailing yachts with 3 cabins and 1 bathroom.  This is a top of the line cruising model with all the comforts and features to make learning fun and safe.  Features include: Roller furling sails, dodger and bimini, anchor windlass, autopilot, radar, GPS, and color chartplotter.

Boat location – Balboa Marina, Newport Beach, CA

The boat will be docked at the Balboa Marina where our office is located.  This marina has some of the best facilities and is one of the best destinations in Southern California.

• Ample free parking
• Bathrooms and showers
• Two great restaurants with full bars – SOL Mexican Cocina & Tavern House Kitchen and Bar
• Starbucks across the street
• Gas station and minimart across the street
• Subway across the street

What’s included

• ASA 103 textbook “Coastal Cruising Made Easy”
• Fuel, insurance, and safety gear (including life jackets)