ASA 102, Keelboat Sailing 2, (racing)

This course caters to a diverse range of sailors eager to enhance their sailing fundamentals — whether you’re a novice looking to build core skills or a seasoned ASA graduate eager to bridge the ASA 101/ASA 103 ‘gap’ and expand your knowledge of keelboat sailing to the next level. Please be advised that ASA 101 Certification is a prerequisite to the course.

In this class, you will acquire essential knowledge covering a spectrum of skills crucial for sailing safely. We will cover specific roles onboard, including those of the skipper and crew, and delve into the intricacies of skipper responsibilities, onboard communication, and the requisites for seamless sailing days. Additionally, this certification offers detailed instruction on communication and coordination during critical maneuvers, alongside an extensive examination of boat handling techniques. Learn the precise steps for maneuvering while understanding the implications of weather helm, and master the nuances of steering with a tiller extension. Explore sail trim concepts and the management of sail shape and power through adjustments in angle of attack, depth, and twist.

ASA 102, Keelboat Sailing 2 ( racing)
Learn to skipper and crew aboard a sloop-rigged keelboat of 22 feet in length by day in winds up to 20 knots. Depart, sail, and return with control demonstrating teamwork.

TOPICS COVERED

• ASA 101 Review
• Safety, Planning, Preparation
• Boat Handling
• Tacking
• Jibing
• Ducking
• Slow & Go
• Mooring
• Heaving-To
• Crew Overboard
• Sailing Rudderless
• Sailing Backwards
• Sails & Sail Trim
• Trim Concepts
• Sail Shape & Sail Power
• Balance & Control
• Sail Controls
• Upwind Trim
• Moderate Air Trim
• Light Air Trim
• Heavy Air Trim
• Reefing
• Reaching Trim
• Reaching Trim vs Close-Hauled Trim
• Reaching Trim, Course, and Power
• Running Trim
• Deep Broad Reach Trim
• Wing & Wing Trim

We will send you and online course link when you confirm with deposit or full payment. Please plan to complete the online course and bring the certificate of completion on the first day of your class.

Knots covered: figure eight, clove hitch, bowline, square (reef) knot, round turn and two half hitches, cleat hitch

The lesson begins at 9:00 AM each day with an introduction and listening to understand your expectations and goals. Your instructor will make a customized suggestion to meet your goals and use the logbook for a guideline and syllabus.

Classes are for 2 days and may adjust slightly due to wind and weather, but this is the general plan.

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 30-minute on-shore lunch break.​

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 Racing

2:30-4:30 — review and sail theory

​Day 2:

9:00 AM – Gather with classmates and instructor
9:15–12:30 – Depart the dock, sailing skills, dock the boat, long distance 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.

Safety equipment and life jackets PFD Type V.
Online ASA 102 Keelboat II online course, sailing instructor time, and certifications upon successful completion of written 80% and practical exams 100%.

There is not a book in print yet for this course.

We are open Memorial Day to Mid September. The lake level must be high enough to launch the boats.

Most of the summer the best wind is 10–15 knots out of the east on high pressure days—blue skies and light white fluffy clouds. This condition causes a thermal from the warming land pulling the cool air off of the lake.

The best sailing area is in the bay between the Dayton shoreline, Wild Horse Island, and Big Arm Bay where the winds are fairly consistent. However; this is Montana weather and it can change and there can be weather events that may change the daily schedule. We closely monitor this and will be sending you a confirmation 7 days before the lesson to verify the conditions are safe or if we need to reschedule.

Most of our classes will sell out. 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.

You may cancel or no show, at any time subject to the following penalties:
Any cancellations more than 60 days prior to the start time of 10% of the payment collected.
Any cancellations between 60 and 30 days prior to the start time 50% of the payment collected.
Cancellation or no show, less than 30 days prior to the start time 100% of the payment collected.

Cancellations must be notified to us by phone or email and confirmed for approval. The penalties will be calculated from the date we receive your cancellation.
We may need to cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances or natural events outside the control of Go Sail Partners, LLC including but not limited to lake wind advisories, thunderstorms, heavy rain, extreme cold, or high wind areas. We send you a gift card of the value so you can book an alternative date.
We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time without reason. If we cancel without reason, we shall return all collected payments paid by you.