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.

Registration Form

1 Saturdays/Sundays May 9, 10, 16, 17 8:30-11:30 am

2 Saturdays/Sundays May 9, 10, 16, 17 12-3 pm

3 Mondays/Wednesdays May 11, 13, 18, 20 1-4 pm

4 Mondays/Wednesdays May 11, 13, 18, 20 5-8 pm

5 Saturday, Sunday May 23, 24 8:30 am-3 pm Some boating experience required

6 Saturday, Sunday May 30, 31 8:30 am-3:30 pm Some boating experience required

7 Saturday, Sunday June 6, 7 8:30 am-3:30 pm Some boating experience required

8 Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday June 1, 2, 3, 4 6-9 pm

9 Thursdays/Wednesday June 18, 24, 25 5:30-9:30 pm

10 Saturday, Sunday June 13, 14 9:30 am-4 pm Some boating experience required

11 Saturdays/Sundays June 20, 21, 27, 28 8:30-11:30 am

12 Saturdays/Sundays June 20, 21, 27, 28 12:30-3:30 pm

13 Mondays/Tuesdays June 29, 30, July 6, 7 5-8 pm

14 Saturdays/Sundays July 11, 12, 18, 19 8:30-11:30 am

15 Saturdays/Sundays July 11, 12, 18, 19 12-3 pm

16 Tuesdays/Thursdays July 14, 16, 21, 23 5-8 pm

17 Mondays/Wednesdays July 20, 22, 27, 29 5-8 pm

18 Saturday, Sunday August 1, 2 9:30 am-4 pm Some boating experience required

19 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 4, 5, 6 10 am-2 pm

20 Saturdays/Sundays August 8, 9, 15, 16 8:30-11:30 am

21 Saturdays/Sundays August 8, 9, 15, 16 12:30-3:30 pm

22 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 10, 11, 12, 13 5-8 pm

23 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday August 18, 19, 20 12-4 pm

24 Saturday, Sunday August 22, 23 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 September 1, 2, 3 9 am-1 pm

27 Wednesdays/Thursdays September 9, 10, 16, 17 4:30-7:30 pm

28 Mondays/Tuesdays September 14, 15, 21, 22 4:30-7:30 pm

29 Saturdays/Sundays September 19, 20, 26, 27 9 am-12 pm

30 Saturdays/Sundays September 19, 20, 26, 27 1-4 pm

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Not seeing a convenient time? Have a group of 3 or 4 already? Private lessons are available! Contact Captain Joan for more information.

2026 – Lake Minnetonka ASA 101-Basic Keelboat Classes

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