Continue growing your fundamental sailing skills.

Duration

• 2-Days
• 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Course Description

ASA 102: Keelboat 2 is the sailor’s gateway to advanced sailing skills and coastal exploration! Building on the foundation from ASA 101, this course takes you deeper into the essentials of sailing a keelboat. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll refine your skills in sail trim, boat handling, and maneuvering while learning good crewmanship and teamwork. ASA 102 is not just about sailing—it’s about expanding your skills and preparing you for the independence and excitement of confidently commanding a keelboat.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN In ASA 102, you’ll expand your sailing knowledge and practical skills, focusing on boat handling, sail trim, and safety procedures. You’ll learn to manage a keelboat in winds up to 20 knots, mastering advanced boat handling techniques like tacking, jibing, and docking. You’ll also gain insight into controlling sail shape and power through key adjustments to the mainsail and jib, optimizing performance under varying wind conditions. This course emphasizes safety, teaching you essential crew-overboard recovery methods, winch handling, and safe line management. By the end, you’ll be equipped to confidently skipper in coastal waters, making informed decisions about safety, sail trim, and boat control for smoother, more efficient sailing.

Recommendations

All course materials are provided including ASA 102 book and study guide. It is recommended to review your book prior to attending class.

Before your first day of ASA 102, we recommend that you take the ASA 102: KEELBOAT SAILING 2 - ONLINE PREP CLASS. Link included in your conformation email.

Benefits of ASA Training from SunRise Sail

ASA CERTIFIED TRAINING

SunRise Sail is proud to be an ASA Certified Training Facility offering Learn to Sail and Advanced Sailing courses through our local US Coast Guard Licensed Captains, ASA Certified training instructors and facilities.

SAFETY-FIRST EDUCATION

When you join the American Sailing Association, or work with an ASA certified sailing school, you know you’re learning to how to sail and getting the most rigorous, safety-first education and the best sailing instruction available.

FOCUSED ON YOU

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