ASA 102 Sportboat Certification Course

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Cost: $995 weekend or $950 mid-week

Class pre-requisites: Basic Keelboat 1, Basic Keelboat 2, Basic Coastal Cruising

Charter pre-requisites: 2 charters as Captain of Record + 10 points

Schedule: Weekends 

ASA Certification: 102

Boat we use: J/80

J/80

The J/80 is a versatile sailboat, capable of delivering exhilarating rides at 15 knots under spinnaker as well as serene sunset cruises with only the mainsail. According to Sailing World, the J/80 is easier to handle, less intimidating, safer, and better suited for offshore sailing compared to other modern sportboats.

J/80s are now sailed in 30 fleets across 12 countries, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and China.

You'll need to have good wet weather gear by the time you get to this class. Foulies are a must as we'll be sailing in the central portion of SF Bay where the winds can gust to 30+ knots and the Bay Chop build to 5+ feet. 

Course Curriculum

Day 1

Day 2
  • - Introduction
  • - Sailing Location/Itinerary for the day
  • - Differences with Andrews 21 & J/80
  • - Course Objectives & Certificates
  • - 5hp Outboard Ops and Troubleshoot
  • - BCC Review
  • - Skipper Responsibilities
  • - Docking Review
  • - Sailing Skills: Heave-to, Reefing, MOB
  • - Emergency Procedures
  • - Proper Setup for High Winds
        - Backstay, Boomvang, Traveller,
          Fairleads, Reefing, Jib Selection
  • - Motoring Practice with Spring Lines
  • - Sailing Location/Itinerary for the day
  • - Forecast Conditions 
  • - Homework Review (Q&A Session)
  • - Time, Distance, Speed Calculations
  • - Sail To Destination Efficiently
  • - Sailing Cross-Current
  • - Navigational Aids
  • - Local Hazards
  • - When to Reef
  • - Adjusting to High-Wind On the Fly
  • - Chart 1 and Navigation Rules Review
  • - Sailing in Chop - How to Steer
  • - Sailing Skills Test
  • - Next Steps - Racing or Cruising         

Boat: J/80 Keelboat

Certification: ASA 102

Prerequisite: ASA 101, 103

 

Sportboat is offered two consecutive weekend days 11 am - 4pm.  Midweek Classes Available
Cost is $995 weekend  $950 midweek (members save 25%)

Cost of Certification through ASA is $70 for registration and $50 for the test.