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- Docking a boat is one of the many standards students learn and master during one of our ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course offerings. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- During our ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Course we offer a chance for students to snorkel, relax and enjoy the Kerama blue waters after performing proper anchor techniques in Arahen Bay off Tokushiki Island, Japan. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- Instructors with our affiliate have a wide-range of sailing experience to help students in our ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course learn the skills needed to achieve certification. (Photo by William Payne, Copyright 2022. Used with permission of the copyright holder).
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- Students in an ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course sail our 27-foot sloop in Osaka Bay. (Photo by William Payne, Copyright 2022. Used with permission of the copyright holder).
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- Students in our ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Course take the tiller and feel the winds of Osaka Bay, Japan. (Photo by William Payne, Copyright 2022. Used with permission of the copyright holder).
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- Students in our ASA 103 Coast Cruising Course sail past one of several islands in Japan’s Kerama National Park. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- Our ASA 104 Bareboat Charter Course not only leads to certification but also provides epic experiences and lifetime memories in the unique Kerama blue waters of locales like Arahen Bay at Tokushiki Island, Japan. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- Instructors with our affiliate have a wide-range of sailing experience to help students in our ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course learn the skills needed to achieve certification. (Photo by William Payne, Copyright 2022. Used with permission of the copyright holder).
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- Tying knots are an essential skill student sailors learn and master during a dockside lesson in our ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- Students in our ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Course learn to sail and maintain a course heading with wheel steering on one of several points of sail in waters of the East China Sea off the west coast of Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- During our ASA 104 Bareboat Charter Course, students will work with charts to plan and log their route through the many islands in Japan’s Kerama National Park. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- Students in our ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Course learn to sail in Osaka Bay, Japan. (Photo by William Payne, Copyright 2022. Used with permission of the copyright holder).
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- Students aboard our 26-foot Yamaha sailboat with tiller practice sailing on various points of sail during our ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course on the East China Sea. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- One of our instructors teaches a student in our ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Course how to raise the anchor aboard our 34-foot performance cruiser in Arahen Bay at Tokushiki Island, Japan. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- All students in our ASA 104 Bareboat Charter Course get the opportunity to provision, plan and cook meals aboard our 34-foot performance cruiser. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2020.)
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- Students in our ASA 104 Bareboat Charter Course make their way under sail past Aka Island in the scenic waters of Japan’s Kerama National Park. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- Private lessons can be arranged for students who want to learn the basics of sailing in the ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
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- Students in our ASA 104 Bareboat Charter Course prepare to dock in the beautiful Kerama blue waters of Zamami Port, Japan. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2018.)
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- A married couple works together on a tack during our ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Course on the west coast of Okinawa. We offer courses for couples who want to start their sailing journey together. (Photo by Adam Johnston, Copyright 2022.)
ASA affiliate school #552, offers a full-range of English-based sailing courses in the exotic waters of the Kerama Islands, Okinawa and Osaka, Japan.
Instructors with the affiliate have a wide-range of experience to help you meet your sailing education goals while in Japan.
Originally established in 2004 as BLISS (Bill’s Little Informal Sailboat School), management and ownership of the affiliate transferred to Okinawa in 2022. BLISS still offers sailing courses in the waters of Osaka Bay.
Affiliate #552 students are also eligible to enroll in BLISS’ study school to help obtain a Japan Small Vessel Operator’s Permit — a requirement in Japan.
Contact us today to see how we can make your dreams of sailing in Japan, a reality.
American Sailing Certifications Offered
ASA 101, Keelboat 1
Learn to skipper a 20' - 27' sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
Learn to skipper a 20' - 27' sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising
Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation
Learn the the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters. On-water coastal navigation skills elements are contained in the ASA103, Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising, and ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising, in progressively increasing levels of detail.
Learn the the navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters. On-water coastal navigation skills elements are contained in the ASA103, Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising, and ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising, in progressively increasing levels of detail.
Other Services Available
- Couples Courses
- Private Courses
- Weekend Courses
- ASA 'Challenges'
- Sunset Cruises
Sailing School Reviews / Testimonials
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Bill’s philosophy about sailing has given me a new perspective and eagerness to learn more. Despite his wealth of knowledge and vast experience, he does not pretend to know everything. His quietly spoken manner has helped me to feel relaxed and enjoy
Mitch - ASA 101, Keelboat 1
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This course was a fantastic introduction to sailing. I not only became familiar with the parts of the sailboat, but became comfortable with operating the boat by tacking, gybing, and docking. The emphasis on & safe and controlled sailing provided me
Emma - ASA 101, Keelboat 1
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he Basic Keelboat Sailing Couples Course allowed my husband and I to become comfortable with the basic concepts and skills of sailing in just one weekend. We can’t wait to start crewing to further develop our skills.
Neda - ASA 101, Keelboat 1
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Fun class, Zamami (Island) is a great place to take this class and enjoy what sailing has to offer..
Matt - ASA 101, Keelboat 1
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Thanks Adam, the course was great and I enjoyed the fun activities you planned apart from the classes. You showed me how much fun sailing can be!.
Alisa - ASA 101, Keelboat 1
Contact Information
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| Address | Shin Nishinomiya Yacht HarborNishinomiyaHyogoJapan |
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| Website | www.sailingokinawa.com |
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