Taking an ASA Course Refresher on Flathead Lake
Has it been a while since you completed your ASA 101 certification, and you’re feeling a bit out of practice? Don’t worry! Go Sail Montana has the perfect solution: our Discover More Sailing Class is the ASA course refresher you are looking for to get you back on track so you can progress in your sailing education.
What is the Discover More Sailing Class?
The Discover More Sailing Class is not a formal course, and participants will not receive any certification. Instead, it is a guided tour of the beautiful Flathead Lake with the added benefit of providing hands-on sailing instruction. During the three-hour tour, passengers aged nine and older can choose what they want to see and how much they would like to practice sailing.
Why Take an ASA Course Refresher?
Although you will not earn any certification for taking the class, the knowledge you gain will set you up for success when you skipper your own sailboat or take more advanced sailing courses. Furthermore, a solid foundation in sailing can help prevent expensive and dangerous mistakes when you skipper your own vessel.
What Topics Can We Cover?
The tour is customizable, so communicate with your captain beforehand about any specific skills you would like to practice. The class objectives aim to refamiliarize you with the techniques that are taught in ASA 101 and boost your confidence at the helm. Some competencies you may practice on the tour are:
Sailing Terminology: Refresh your memory of beginner vocabulary and clear up any confusion about
the meaning of sailing terms.
Wind and Weather Awareness: Learn how to assess and utilize various weather conditions to propel the boat, while adapting to changing weather.
Sail Handling: Practice raising and lowering the sails and finding and maintaining the correct angle to maximize wind efficiency.
Tacking and Jibing: Gain experience at executing these important maneuvers while sailing a course around Flathead Lake.
Docking: After exploring and sailing around the lake, practice safely docking the boat at the harbor.
Does Everyone on the Tour Need to Complete ASA 101?
No, it is not necessary for anyone on the tour to have any previous sailing experience. The Discover More Sailing Class is not only useful as an ASA course refresher, but it can also be an excellent opportunity for beginners to try sailing for the first time before committing to an ASA course. All passengers are welcome to join us for a tour of beautiful Flathead Lake, and participation is not required by anyone.
After completing the Discover More Sailing Class, you can sign up for ASA 101 if you have not earned that certification yet, or move on to ASA 102 or ASA 103 if you took the tour as an ASA course refresher. Go Sail Montana takes immense pride in our experienced instructors as well as the safe and fun learning environment we provide on our tours and ASA courses.