Asa textbook complete collection product description. Sailing made easy the official manual for the asa 101 basic keelboat sailing course this book is the first step in a voyage that will last you the rest of your life. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for when you encounter other vessels. Executive club bldg practical classes held at either cherry creek, chatfield or lake carter basic keelboat asa 101 basic coastal cruising asa 103. Prepare yourself for flight long before takeoff with training tools, textbooks, and software from asa and gain the knowledge you need to be successful both on the ground and in the air. I wrote this guide because i like sailing and i meet a lot of people who want to try sailing. Tens of thousands of trained sailors got there beginning training to versions of this book.
Asa 101, sailing made easy sail magazine calls it the most comprehensive learn to sail book on shelves today. Asa 101, basic sailing able to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds up to 15 knots and sea conditions. Basic sailing curriculum this course will teach you to sail a boat in moderate winds and sea conditions as both skipper and crew. With a regular 25 knots of wind, strong currents, and heavy shipping traffic, san francisco bay offers one of the most challenging sailing venues in the world. Knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm. Identify and describe the functions of the following sails, sail parts and sail controls.
Basic sailing asa 101 certification and the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skill elements of that standard. Asa textbook complete collection asa sailing gear outlet. A collection of sailing video tips by the american sailing association. The texts most distinguishing feature is its user friendly spreads in which instructional topics are selfcontained on. Asa 101 basic keelboat certificate seahorse sailing school. How do you get the sails up, launch the boat, sail with or against the. The mass market paperback format is easy to read with good illustrations and pictures. Official asa sailing textbooks american sailing association. This video is a walk through of what we experienced to give you a heads up on what to. Builds on the asa 101 course book sailing made easy and the asa 103 course book costal cruising made easy.
Asa, asa 101 basic keelboat, the accompanying asa textbook for the. The textbook used for your course is sailing made easy, by the american sailing association. Please study the material outlined below so that you will be prepared at the time of your course and will be able to concentrate on the principles taught by the instructor. It flows beautifully from start to finish and contains everything you need to get the asa 101 certification. Sailing made simple ebook san jose state university. The asa test was a question, multiple choice test and wasnt very difficult. Bareboat cruising made easy is not only the official textbook for the asa bareboat cruising standard asa 104, but also the definitive goto resource for all sailors who enjoy cruising and destination oriented sailing.
With the golden gate bridge and alcatraz in the background, asa 101 will give you the experience and skills you need to enjoy sailing in a variety of conditions with confidence. Erie islands sailing school llc basic keelboat sailing standard asa 101 prerequisites. If you have forgotten you username or password click here if you dont have an account, you can join now. Basic keelboat asa 101 atlantic yachting sailing school. Learn to sail in the caribbean and earn your asa 101 basic keelboat certificate. Asa 101 basic keelboat sailing learning to sail youtube. Asa 106 advanced coastal cruising study guide by leslie legg. Incorporated in the textbook are useful illustrations and exceptional photographs of complex sailing concepts. American sailing associations new full color, richly illustrated, 120page textbook for its basic keelboat certification level 101. Asa sailing school learn to sail on monohulls or catamarans.
Utilized in the american sailing association structured 101 basic keelboat course. Asa 103, basic coastal sailing able to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds up to 20 knots and sea conditions. This is the american sailing association manual for its asa 101 basic keel board boats course. Asa 101 basic keelboat sailing try sailing asa 103 basic coastal. Asa 101 basic keelboat sailing practice test write the term defined 1. Basic keelboat sailing asa 101 certification asa103 certification requires demonstration of asa101 knowledge and skills standards. Sailing made easy is head and shoulders above its predecessor sailing fundamentals. I recommend you read asas sailing made easy before you start your lessons. The course is family friendly and welcomes all ages over, with no boating. The basic keelboat was easy for me because i had hundreds of hours sailing small boats up to 20 for fun before that.
Listed below are the standards, set by the american sailing association, which you will have mastered upon successful completion of the course. Asa 101, basic keelboat sailing able to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds up to 15 knots and sea conditions. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a san juan sailing basic sailing certificate. Our sailing study guide for the 101 basic keelboat and 103 basic cruising courses is available in two formats. The american sailing association recently published sailing made easy, perhaps the most comprehensive learntosail guide on bookshelves today. The pdf enables you have the study guide on your smart phone, notebook or laptop. The basic keelboat written exam contains 16 questions, some of which have multiple sections. There will be two tests for this course, one written and one skills.
Nevertheless a lot of it isnt exactly sticking theres lots of new terminology and i have zero experience to actually interpret a lot of what the book is trying to convey. It is also the official textbook for the asa basic keelboat standard asa 101. Basic coastal cruising welcome to san juan sailing. If you listen to two salties talking about sailing you might conclude that they are talking in another language or, at the very least, in another time. We have a great assortment of books on sailing cruising guides, how to tie knots, navigation, learn how to sail, offshore sailing, nautical charts plus more. In a sailboat, though, you play a far more active role in harnessing the energy that propels you forward. There will be two tests for this course, one performance and one written.
Demonstrated ability to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Jul 03, 2016 we just took our first official sailing class. Knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic. I got the prep materials sailing made easy and overall its a fun read. From start to finish, the book is packed full of easy to understand instructions and explanations. For those who have previous experience sailing and would like to testout for a certification, you may take the asa101 basic keelboat challenge. Best configured primer on beginning sailing for a cruising daysailer on the market. Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. If youre not yet a member, you can join the asa at the completion of the course as well. Hi all, just starting out and signed up for an asa 101 course. Basic sailing curriculum prestudy is vital to the success of your course. Basic keelboat asa 101 our basic keelboat sailing course prepares you for a lifetime of sailing. If you have never sailed, or have not sailed in a long time, this is where you start.
If we dont have the sailing book you are looking for, let us know and we will try and get it for you. Our beginning sailing classes asa 103 required for north american bareboat chartering costs are listed under the store sailing instruction tab. This video is a walk through of what we experienced to give you a heads up on what to expect if youre considering taking the class. Sailing made easy, which sailing magazine called best in class upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learntosail guide to date.
Sail magazine calls it the most comprehensive learn to sail book on shelves today. Manual for the asa basic keelboat sailing course asa 101. It is the first place to start and a must have if you are a beginner. It is an allinone reference book that includes everything a cruising sailor ne. Use sailing fundamentals later if you like but you cant beat sailing made easy. A veteran sailing writer and experienced cruising and racing sailor explains the basics needed to get you out on the water and under sail. This is the american sailing association manual for its asa 101 basic keel. To read ebooks on more than one device, the ereader applications on those devices must be authorized with your adobe id.
Learn to sail in st petersburg florida with intelligent sailing be. Asa sailing made easy textbook 101 product description. Our 101 and 103 sailing study guide will help you easily pass your asa 101. Yes, its true theres a lot of bollocks that goes around sailing. Editors peter isler and jeremy mcgeary worked with lead writer harry munns to compile a beautifully designed and thoroughly researched manual that covers all of asa s 101 course. By the end of the asa 101 course, you will be able to skipper a slooprigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Jan 04, 2018 a collection of sailing video tips by the american sailing association. Sailing can set you free on the water and provide hours of fun and recreation, but it also requires some basic knowledge and experiencej sailing pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you.
It is a gift from a group of dedicated sailing professionals who have committed their lives to sharing their art, their skill, and their passion for this wonderful activity. Asa certification books asa sailing school caribbean. With an emphasis on learning through experience, we teach you practical skills that enable control and confidence on the water. Aug 02, 2017 to begin you dont need to know much about how a piston engine works in order to drive a car. Costs are listed under the store sailing instruction tab. Our and sailing study guide will help you easily pass your asa the pdf enables you have the study guide on your smart phone, notebook or.
The asa 101, basic keelboat sailing course teaches students basic sailing skills and enables them to sail and rent boats up to about twenty feet in length. The asas new book should be titled sailing made safe and easy asa 101 course objectives. You will be able to do this by day in light to moderate winds up to 15 knots and sea conditions. Sailing fundamentals is also used in the programs of yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups around the country. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive your. Asa ebooks are for one persons use and can be read on up to five devices total using ereader applications that are compatible with an adobe id. Asa101 certification is available to members of the asa who successfully complete the course.
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