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1 Student
$ 600
2 Students
$ 1200
3 Students
$ 1,620
4 Students
$ 2,160
We’re off to the races! With the help of an advanced ASA sailing instructor, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sailing trim and boat maneuvering and handling to give you a leg up in sailboat races on Flathead Lake and beyond. With just two to four students per class, our ASA 102 course is the ideal way to refine and develop racing skills so you can crew or rent a boat for a race.
This course is offered aboard a Capri 22 sailboat and meets all American Sailing’s 102 certification standards.
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ASA 102 caters to a diverse range of sailors eager to enhance their sailing fundamentals including novices looking to build core skills and seasoned ASA graduates, eager to bridge the ASA 101/ASA 103 ‘gap’ and take their keelboat sailing knowledge to the next level. ASA 102 graduates are able to confidently manage a keelboat in winds up to 20 knots. Skills taught in ASA 102 include fine-tuning sail shape and power through precise adjustments in the mainsail, jib, angle of attack, depth, and twist. Students also learn about the implications of weather helm, and master the nuances of steering with a tiller extension -
Your ASA 102 class will begin at 9:00 a.m., but we keep a close eye on the weather and may adjust the start time slightly if needed for the best sailing experience.
Once you meet your ASA-certified instructor at the Go Sail Flathead Lake shop, it’s time to jump right into a day of sailing. Your first sailboat race will start at 11:30am and there is a lot of ground to cover before then!
Class wraps up at about 4:30 p.m. each day, with a 30-minute shoreside lunch break around 12:30 p.m. to recharge. Here’s what you can expect during your immersive two-day ASA 102 course:
Day 1:
8:45 a.m. – Check in at the sailing shop
9:00 a.m. – Meet with your classmates and instructor
9:30–10:30 – Sailing theory, depart the dock, hands-on sailing skills, dock the boat.
11:30-2:30 – Take part in a sailboat race!
2:30-4:30 — Review how the race went, discuss areas of improvement and sailing theory
Day 2:
9:00 AM – Gather with classmates and instructor
9:15–12:30 – Sailing skills and a long distance sailboat race
12:30–1:00- Lunch break on the shore
1:00–3:00 – Sailing theory, depart the dock, sailing skills, dock the boat
3:00-4:30 — Sailing exam. Review the exam with a class summary
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Dress in layers and pack a waterproof jacket, we won’t let a little rain stop us from getting out on the water! Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water each day. For class, make sure you have your ASA textbook(s), ASA logbook, and a pencil for taking notes.
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- Safety equipment and life jackets (PFD Type V)
- Allotted boat time
- Advanced sailing instructor
- ASA 102 certification upon successful completion of written exam (80% or better) and practical exams (100%).
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The weather on Flathead Lake is usually fantastic for sailing Memorial Day through mid-September! As long as the weather and Flathead Lake’s water levels are good, we are open throughout these sailing season dates.
Flathead Lake generally experiences a 10–15 knot winds from the east, with clear blue skies. However, this is Montana, where the weather can have a mind of its own. You’ll receive a confirmation 7 days before your scheduled lesson, and if the conditions don’t look safe for sailing on Flathead Lake, we’ll work with you to reschedule.
Sailboat racing routes on Flathead Lake change throughout the summer, however, our Flathead Lake Boating Guide will give you an idea of places we might cruise by!
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Most of our ASA courses do sell out, however, there is a minimum of 2 students required for the course. If the minimum is not met within 1 week prior to the course date it will be canceled. We will contact you to reschedule to a different day.
Read our full list of policies, terms, and conditions here.