ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1

Seattle, Washington

ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1

Starting at $505 | 15 Hours | 4 Students per Lesson

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Fri, Oct 3

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About This Adventure

Embark on an exciting 15-hour sailing course designed for beginners, covering essential skills like navigation, seamanship, and safety. Gain certification to crew on keelboats and prepare for advanced training. With small group sizes and flexible scheduling, this unique experience offers a perfect introduction to the world of sailing.

Group Lesson Rates (4 Students)

(Non-Member) $750 per student
(SSC Member) $595 per student

Winter Lesson Rates (November 1 - March 31)

(Non-Member) $635 per student
(SSC Member) $505 per student

Seattle Sailing Club (SSC), Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC), Sloop Tavern Yacht Club (STYC) members - contact us directly for member pricing.

About

This 15-hour (+ 1-hour exam) course is designed for students who have either never sailed, or have been on the water and are ready to learn more. It is the perfect first step towards becoming a competent sailor. Upon completing, students will be certified to crew on keelboats and ready for the next level of training - ASA 102 Keelboat Sailing 2 and ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising. Please note: ASA 102 is not a prerequisite for ASA 103.

Course Topics

Sailing Terminology
Essential knots
Basic Navigation
Navigation Rules
Points of Sail
Sail Theory
Docking Basics
Seamanship
Safety & Crew Overboard

Important Information on Certifications: This is an American Sailing certification course. It corresponds to an internationally recognized curriculum and prepares you to take the certification exam. If you choose to get certified (more than 95% of our students do) there are ASA fees in addition to what you paid for the course itself. There is a $39 fee for American Sailing Student Registration Certification and each test carries a fee of $30. The certifications are good for life.

Lesson Size: Minimum to run lesson: 3 students/lesson Maximum: 4 students/lesson

Group Lesson Schedules:

2-Day Lesson Students must be available for the 2 consecutive days to join the lesson.

2 days (either consecutively or Monday/Wednesday), 9am - 5pm each day

4-Evening Lesson (available May - mid August) Students must be available for all 4 consecutive sessions. Joining another weekday evening lesson session is not available.

Evenings, 5:30pm - 9pm (4 sessions for 2 consecutive weeks)

Note: Tipping your instructor is not required, but is greatly appreciated if you enjoyed your lesson. A typical tip ranges from 10–20% of the course cost. For multi-day courses or those with multiple instructors, it's common to tip $20–$50 per instructor per day. All tips go directly to the instructor.

Adventure Tips

Wear Non-Slip Footwear

Choose shoes with good traction to stay safe on wet boat decks.

Pack Sunscreen and Sunglasses

Protect your skin and eyes from sun exposure while on the water.

Stay Hydrated

Bring plenty of water as spending hours on the water can be dehydrating.

Dress in Layers

Seattle’s weather can change quickly; layering keeps you comfortable.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Harbor seals
Bald eagles

History

Seattle’s maritime heritage dates back to the early 1900s when the city became a hub for shipping and fishing industries.

Conservation

Seattle Sailing Club promotes sustainable boating practices to protect the local marine environment and reduce pollution.

Learn Keelboat Sailing in Seattle with ASA 101 Course

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