ASA Sailing School

LEARN TO SAIL IN THE BEAUTIFUL SAN JUAN ISLANDS

 

Congratulations on your interest in learning to sail, or in improving your sailing skills. Friday Harbor Marine is a member of the  American Sailing Association, which is the world’s foremost organization dedicated to training, teaching and certifying schools, sailing instructors and sailing enthusiasts. When you work with an ASA certified sailing school, you know you’re learning how to sail and getting the most rigorous, safety-first education and the best sailing instruction available.

 

Learning to sail with Friday Harbor Marine under the ASA sailing certification program gives sailors of all experience levels an opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities.  Learning right here in the heart of the world famous San Juan Island cruising grounds will give you experience in the local waters, and give you an exposure to some of the local marinas and anchorages.

 

Classes /ASA Standards / Curriculum

 

Basic Keelboat (ASA 101)
Prerequisites: None
General Description: Able to sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. A preparatory Standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required.

Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103)
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing Certificate
General Description: Able to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.

Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104)
(Intermediate Coastal Cruising)
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
General Description: An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.