THEORY:
ASA 103 Online Registration
To register online for our Boston location, select the button or call 617-639-3061
For Rhode Island Registrations, please call 401-773-9990
– More Advanced Nomenclature & 101 Review
– Sail Nomenclature Review
– Advanced Chart Orientation/Nomenclature
– Advanced Reefing/Balance Discussion
– Grounding
– Fueling
– In Depth Weather
– Anchoring Basics
– General Emergencies
– General Docking Theory & Techniques
– Crew Overboard Recovery (Figure 8 Recovery, Intro To Quick Stop, Intro to Broad Reach/Close Reach, Why/when To Use Engine)
– VHF Radio Use
– Two Types Of Diver Down Flags
– Understanding Hypothermia & Cold Water Immersion
– Rules Of The Road
– Required Safety Equipment
– Recommended Safety Equipment
– Sound Signals
– Running Lights
– Aids To Navigation
– Float Plans
– AND MUCH MORE!
ON WATER SAILING SKILLS:
– Crew Safety Briefing
– Thorough Boat Orientation
– How To Wear/Use a PFD
– Rigging/De-Rigging Procedures
– Basic Inboard Engine Use
– Departing a Mooring and/or Dock Under Engine
– Steering, Tacking, Gybing (Using Wheel Steering)
– Proper Sail Trim On All Points Of Sail
– Upwind Sailing Techniques And Downwind Sailing Techniques
– Heaving Too vs. Irons vs. Safety Position
– Crew Overboard Recovery (Figure 8 Recovery, Intro To Quick Stop, Intro to Broad Reach/Close Reach, Why/when To Use Engine)
– Sailing By The Lee vs. Running
– Reefing/Basic Sail Power Control
– Rules Of The Road/Collision Avoidance
– Anchoring
– More Docking
– Visual Navigation In Relation To Chart
– Understanding ALL Aids To Navigation
– AND MUCH MORE!
KNOTS:
– Figure 8
– Double Overhand Stopper
– Clove Hitch
– Round Turn & Two Half Hitches
– Bowline
– Cleat Hitch
– Square Knot
– Sheet Bend
