It’s no secret that the COVID-19 crisis has changed our lives forever, and the sailing world is no different. From closed marinas to social distancing on sailboats, ASA has begun to re-examine what the new normal will look like once we are all allowed to return to our daily routines. One thing that ASA did learn is that there is a need for online courses in the form of interactive online instruction. While study-at-home courses were already being utilized by some sailing schools, the need for a bonafide online course alternative has been realized and plenty of schools are currently working on models, pilot programs, and modern versions of their current class offerings.
American Sailing has introduced a new Online Intro to Sailing course.
ONLINE INTRO TO SAILING
This online sailing course introduces the fundamentals of sailing, including important vocabulary, safety skills, and how sailboats work. By completing the lessons in this online course, you will be ready to report to an American Sailing school for on-the-water sailing lessons.
The Online Course(s): ASA 105, ASA 107, ASA 117 The Price:
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Standard – call school for prices
ASA 107 Celestial Navigation Standard – call school for prices
ASA 119 Basic Celestial Navigation – call school for prices
Description: Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is providing online learning courses for ASA 105, 107 and 119.
Spinnaker Sailing also offers all of their review classes online (ASA 101, 103, 104).
All classroom sessions for ASA 101, 103, and 104 are also run online with the practical exercises still run on the water. They are limiting the students to 2 per boat for the 101 and 103 and 3 on the 104 Contact: Spinnaker Sailing Redwood City 451 Seaport Ct Redwood City, CA 94063 650 363-1390 http://spinnakersailing.com/
The Online Course(s): ASA 105, ASA 107, ASA 117 The Price:
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Standard – online study $275
ASA 107 Celestial Navigation Standard – online course $350
ASA 117 Basic Celestial Navigation – online study $195
Description: Students can receive assistance either by phone, email, or video conference as need. Contact: Captain David Renoll / Captain Penelope Renoll R&R Charters and Sail School On the Eastern Shore 231 Evelyne Street Chester, MD 21619 570-690-3645 info@RandRchartersandsailschool.net http://www.randrchartersandsailschool.net/03-asasailcalss.html
The Online Course(s): ASA 105, ASA 107, The Price:
ASA 105 Coastal Navigation Standard – online study $391
ASA 107 Celestial Navigation Standard – online course $350
Description:All of our sailing classes are a combination of theory (available either online or in a classroom setting) and practical sessions. As soon as you have made payment, you will receive an email with logon credentials giving you access to our theory classes. You then have the option of watching the theory classes online or attending one of our scheduled theory classes. Contact:
Vistoria Sailing School
Victoria Sailing School 1776 S. Jackson Street, Suite 116 Denver, Colorado 80210
The Online Course(s): Knotty Secrets The Price: $36.85 Description: A 97-minute interactive knot-tying instruction course. Filmed on a sailboat with an actual student, and addresses questions and common mistakes, while showing the knots being used in marine applications. It has 22 chapters, one discussing each knot, so it addresses all the required ASA knots plus more, including how to best tie up a dinghy, pass a line, coil a line, fake out anchor line, etc. Contact: Sail Away Sailing School SailingSchool@mac.com KnottySecrets.com Phone: 612-871-8101
Coastal Navigation Home Study (ASA105) $350 for Home Study
$435 for Home Study with Lectures DVDs
Celestial Navigation Home Study (ASA107) $350
Description: These courses cover all materials and an open book written exam at your home. ASA certification upon successful completion Contact: Maryland School of Sailing http://www.mdschool.com/Navigation.htm#Electronic Office@mdschool.com or call 410-639-7030 www.mdschool.com
Description: Home Study Course: Demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. Practical application of this sailing knowledge is found in the Advanced Coastal Cruising Standard. ASA 119, 4-day course combines lectures, hands-on exercises and an offshore passage planning practical. Textbook, workbook and study materials provided. ASA 119 Certification is included upon successful completion. Contact: Sail Solomons http://sailsi.com/sailing-school/courses/
The Online Course(s): ASA 105 (Live Zoom Course) The Price: $345 All inclusive price. Everything is shipped to you. Description: This is like a normal in-person class: you’re with an instructor and other students, learning from their questions as well as yours, and with us watching you do your plotting after we show you how. Except… you don’t have to travel to get to it! It’s not a home study course, or interactive with software. We can demonstrate physical plotting techniques, use a globe, a chart, a model boat and compass/pelorus, etc. We can have students show us their work in progress by aiming their device at their tools as they use them so we can do everything but reach out and touch them. Contact: New York Sailing Center 718-885-0335 https://newyorksailing.club/start-navigating-asa-105/
The Online Course(s): Call the school for info The Price: Negotiable Description: Informal personalized sailing instruction via Skype or Zoom. Contact: Bill’s Little Informal Sailboat School https://www.blissjapan.info/
The Online Course(s): ASA 107, ASA 117, ASA 207, ASA 217 The Price: $295 Description: The quarantine has disrupted our lives, but the sun, moon, stars, and planets never change. Learn to navigate with them, so you know where you are if your onboard electronics fail. We’ll meet via Zoom from 5-7pm PDT for four Wednesdays, starting August 12. The last night will include a sail for those that live in the greater Los Angeles area – or a final Zoom session for all others. Contact: Marina Sailing Newport Beach (949)548-8900, email NB@marinasailing.com
Description: Students can receive assistance by online support. Also, instructors are standing by at all times to provide whatever help is needed. Contact: Captain Thom Burns Northern Breezes Sailing School (763) 542-9707, email info@sailingbreezes.com
ASA 105 – You will learn all the navigational skills required to safely pilot your sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. This is a perfect course to better navigate any boat with safety and confidence. Beyond your GPS, you’ll learn skills to safely predict tides and current changes at any time of day. After completing this course you’ll have the skills you need to charter your own boat for a day, a weekend, a vacation, or embark on achieving your Captain’s License
ASA 117 – Learn to navigate with the Sun and Stars online in this virtual instructor led class which will be using GoToTraining video conferencing software. All content will be provide on screen with live audio interaction between the Instructor and Students just as in a classroom setting. Total class time is 10 hours broken into 5 weekly sessions with a final exam and review on the last day.
How Do I Get More Sailing Experience? Getting more sailing experience is hte best way to reinforce what you've learned in a sailing class and earn your sea legs. Learn ten ways to get more sailing experience — from sailing classes, crewing on other boats, joining sailing clubs, buying a boat, and more.
What to Expect in Your Beginner Sailing Course (ASA 101) A beginner sailing course typically includes a comprehensive introduction to sailing designed to teach newcomers the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to operate a sailboat safely and effectively. While specific course content and teaching techniques may vary depending on the sailing school, all American Sailing (ASA) schools follow the same…
Why Join a Boat Club? As a boat owner who utilizes his sailboat like a front porch, commuter vehicle, and the lobby of a hotel, I wanted to understand the allure of joining a boat club. American Sailing has over 20 sailing schools that are part of the SailTime network of boat clubs, so I…
