ASA-101 Basic Keelboat | Sail Away Sailing School

ASA-101: Basic Keelboat

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, of at least 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 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 Certification is available to members of the ASA who successfully complete the course. If you’re not yet a member, you can join the ASA at the completion of the course as well.

ASA-101 Basic Keelboat Challenge – If you are a skilled sailor you may test out of basic skills on the boat, and then pass the written exam to receive your ASA-101 Certification. May 20 at 3:30PM is the next test-out date. Contact CaptainJoan@mac.com for a list of skills you will be tested on. ASA 101 Challenge is $238 including ASA certification.

Cost: $445 for individuals, $864 for a pair, or $1284 for three people.
New ASA students are required to pay a $39 at completion of course for ASA certification.

2023 – upper minnetonka sailing school classes

Class 1 – Weekend
Dates: May 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Time: 8:30-11:30 am

Class 2 – Weekend
Dates: May 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Time: 12-3 pm

Class 3 – Weekdays
Dates: May 15, 17, 22, 24
Time: 3-6pm

Class 4 – Weekends
Dates: May 27 & 28, June 3& 4
Time: 9 am-12 pm

Class 5 – Weekends
Dates: May 27 & 28, June 3 & 4
12:30-3:30pm
Sat, Sun, Sat, Sun

Class 6 – Weekdays
Dates: May 30 – June 2nd
Time: 6-9pm

Class 7 – Weekdays
Dates: June 5-8
Time: 6-9pm

Class 8 – Weekend
Dates: June 10 & 11
Time: 8:30-3pm
*Some experience required

Class 9 – Weekday
Dates: June 12 & 13, 19 & 20
Time: 1-4pm

Class 10 – Weekday
Dates: June 12, 13, 19, 20
Time: 6-9pm

Class 11 – Weekend
Dates: June 17, 18
Time: 9:30am-4pm
*Some experience required

Class 12 – Weekday
June 21 & 22, 28 & 29
9:30am-12:30pm

Class 13 – Weekday
Dates: June 21 & 22, 28 & 29
Time: 6-9pm

Class 14 – Weekend
Dates: June 24, 25, July 1, 2
Time: 8:30-11:30am

Class 15 – Weekday
Dates: July 3, 6, 10, 12
Time: 5-8pm

Class 16 – Weekend
Dates: July 8, 9, 15, 16
Time: 9am-12pm

Class 17 – Weekend
Dates: July 8, 9, 15, 16
Time: 12:30-3:30pm

Class 18 – Weekday
Dates: July 17 – 20
Time: 1-4pm

Class 19 – Weekday
Dates: July 17-20
Time: 4:30-7:30pm

Class 20 – Weekends
Dates: July 22 & 23, 29 & 30
Time: 8:30-11:30am

Class 21 – Weekends
Dates: July 22, 23, 29, 30
Time: 12-3pm

Class 22 – Weekdays
Dates: July 31, August 1, 7, 8
Time: 4:30-7:30pm

Class 23 – Weekdays
Dates: August 2, 3, 9, 10
Time: 4:30-7:30pm

Class 24 – Weekends
Date: August 5, 6, 12, 13
Time: 8:30-11:30am

Class 25 – Weekends
Date: August 5, 6, 12, 13
Time: 12-3pm

Class 26 – Weekdays
Dates: August 15, 17, 22, 24
4:30-7:30pm
Tues, Thurs, Tues, Thurs

Class 27 – Weekends
Dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27
Time: 8:30-11:30am

Class 28 – Weekends
Dates: August 19, 20, 26, 27
Time: 12-3pm

Class 29 – Weekdays
Dates: August 28, 29, 30, 31
Time: 4:30-7:30pm

Class 30 – Weekdays
Dates: September 6, 7, 13, 14
Time: 4:30-7:30pm

Class 31 – Weekends
Dates: September 9, 10
Time: 9am-3:30pm
*Some experience required

Class 32 – Weekend plus Monday
Dates: September 16 & 17 12-4pm &
September 18 2-6pm

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Not seeing a convenient time? Have a group of 2 to 4 already? Private lessons are available! Contact Captain Joan for more information.

2023 – White Bear Lake Classes

Class 1
Dates: June 3, 4
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
*Some experience required

Class 2
Dates: June 7, 8, 14, 15
Time: 5-8 pm

Class 3
Dates: June 24, 25
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
*Some experience required

Class 4
Dates: July 12, 13, 19, 20
Time: 5-8 pm

Class 5
Dates: July 15, 16
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
*Some experience required

Class 6
Dates: July 29, 30
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
*Some experience required

Class 7
Dates: Aug 12, 13
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
*Some experience required

Class 8
Dates: Aug 16, 17, 23, 24
Time: 5-8 pm

Class 9
Dates: Aug 26, 27
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm

Class 10
Dates: Sept 9, 10, 16, 17
Time: 9 am-12pm

Ready to reserve your spot?

Registration Form

Ready to reserve your spot?

Registration Form