ASA-101 Basic Keelboat | Sail Away Sailing School

ASA-101 is a beginner course for adult sailors with no previous experience, taught by certified American Sailing Association instructors, all whom have at least 10 years’ experience sailing. The boats used for ASA-101 are weighted-keel sloop-rigged sailboats, 21′- 23′ in length. After your ASA-101 certification, you’ll know what all of that means. For now, just know that they are very stable and safe and perfect for someone with no experience. This is the best course for any adult interested in sailing. By the end of the course you’ll be able to comfortably sail your own vessel up to 27′ in length, or serve as crew on a sailing vessel. Each class meets for four sessions of three hours each. Each class is up to three students, led by an onboard instructor.

After you register, you’ll be mailed your included copy of ASA’s new text Sailing Made Easy. On your first day you’ll also receive an ASA Official Logbook, a Rules of the Road hand-out, as well as USCG Federal Requirements. ASA-101 Basic Keelboat Challenge; If you are a skilled sailor you may test out of basic skills onboard, then pass the written exam to receive your ASA-101 Certification. Contact CaptainJoan@mac.com for a list of skills you will be tested on; ASA 101 Challenge is $279 including ASA certification.

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1 Saturday, Sunday May 8, 9 8:30 am-4 pm. Some boating experience required

2 Mondays/Wednesdays May 10, 12, 17, 19 1-4 pm

3 Mondays/Wednesdays May 10, 12, 17, 19 5-8 pm

4 Saturday, Sunday May 15, 16 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Some boating experience required

5 Friday, Saturday, Sunday May 21 5:30-8:30 pm, May 22 & 23 12-4:30 pm

6 Wednesdays/Thursdays May 26, 27, June 2, 3 5:30-8:30 pm

7 Saturday, Sunday May 29, 30 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Some boating experience required

8 Saturdays/Sundays June 5, 6, 12, 13 8:30-11:30 am

9 Saturdays/Sundays June 5, 6, 12, 13 12:30-3:30 pm

10 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 9, 10, 11 5-9 pm

11 Saturday, Sunday June 19, 20 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Some boating experience required

12 Tuesdays/Thursdays June 22, 24, 29, July 1 6-9 pm

13 Saturday, Sunday June 26, 27 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Some boating experience required

14 Saturdays/Sundays July 10, 11, 17, 18 8:30-11:30 am

15 Saturdays/Sundays July 10, 11, 17, 18 12-3 pm

16 Tuesdays/Thursdays July 13, 15, 20, 22 5-8 pm

17 Mondays/Wednesdays July 19, 21, 26, 28 5-8 pm

18 Saturday, Sunday July 31, August 1 9:30 am-4 pm. Some boating experience required

19 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday August 4, 5, 6 4-8 pm

20 Saturdays/Sundays August 7, 8, 14, 15 8:30-11:30 am

21 Saturdays/Sundays August 7, 8, 14, 15 12-3 pm

22 Mondays/Wednesdays August 9, 11, 16, 18 5-8 pm

23 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 17, 18, 19 12-4 pm

24 Saturday, Sunday August 21, 22 8:30 am-3 pm Some boating experience required

25 Saturday, Sunday August 29, 30 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Some boating experience required

26 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 31, September 1, 2 9 am-1 pm

27 Wednesdays/Thursdays September 8, 9, 15, 16 4:30-7:30 pm

28 Mondays/Tuesdays September 13, 14, 20, 21 4:30-7:30 pm

29 Saturdays/Sundays September 18, 19, 25, 26 9 am-12 pm

30 Saturdays/Sundays September 18, 19, 25, 26 12:30-3:30 pm

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2027 – Lake Minnetonka ASA 101-Basic Keelboat Classes

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