Safe Harbor Sandusky
Sandusky, OH

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ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising Standard – Prerequisites: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing

2 Days (4 Days when combined with ASA 101 Basic Keelboat)

Sailor must cruise safely in local and regional waters as both Skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 30 feet in length in moderate wind and sea conditions.

Able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship.

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Erie Islands Sailing School is dedicated to promoting sailing education through a series of standards developed by ASA beginning with Keelboat 1 (ASA 101), Keelboat 2 (ASA 102) followed by Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104), Coastal Navigation (ASA 105), and Advanced Coastal Cruising (ASA 106) certifications. We also offer the Catamaran Cruising (ASA 114) and Docking (ASA 118) endorsements.

In addition to ASA Certification classes, we also offer private lessons, new boat owner orientation, sunset cruises, boat deliveries, boat moves, and team building events.

All Instructors with Erie Islands Sailing School hold US Coast Guard Captain’s licenses and are Certified Sailing Instructors with the American Sailing Association.

Business Office:
Erie Islands Sailing School
868 Walnut Street
Perrysburg, OH 43551

Sandusky Sailing Location:
Safe Harbor Marina Sandusky
1 Huron Street
Sandusky, OH 44870

Phone:
(419) 376-3430

Email:
info@erieislandssailingschool.com