Greetings, I have been sailing my own boat (Hunter 260) for three years. Now I'm ready to take lessons! I love sailing but know there is much more to learn. And, I have hopes of getting certified so that I can qulify for bareboat chartering. Can someone help me understand the differneces and the acceptance of the Basic Keelboat - ASA Course 101 vs. Basic Keelboat Certification - US SAILING? I'm considering a learn-to-sail spring break vacation but want to undestand my options. References would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Tim
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Sailing Lessons
Tim, I took the 101 and 103 ASA lessons and was very satisfied. However, since you have already sailed for several years, you might find some parts of the course too basic. Alternatively, you might be better off to spend the money to hire an instructor for personal lessons.
Tim, I took the 101 and 103 ASA lessons and was very satisfied. However, since you have already sailed for several years, you might find some parts of the course too basic. Alternatively, you might be better off to spend the money to hire an instructor for personal lessons.
They consider ownership and experience as major
factors in bare boating. Certification seems to be a step below that. You might consider bareboating and hiring a captain for a day or so for the 1st time. Or do a fairly conservative outing. Most likely, the 1st time you rent from someone, they will go out with you on a short sail to make sure you have a grasp of the situation. Log your time, even if you are crew, as you will use that as part of your resume the next time you rent. The key is to start out with a less challenging trip and expand as you acquire the knowledge.
factors in bare boating. Certification seems to be a step below that. You might consider bareboating and hiring a captain for a day or so for the 1st time. Or do a fairly conservative outing. Most likely, the 1st time you rent from someone, they will go out with you on a short sail to make sure you have a grasp of the situation. Log your time, even if you are crew, as you will use that as part of your resume the next time you rent. The key is to start out with a less challenging trip and expand as you acquire the knowledge.
ASA Coastal Crusing/Bareboat Charer Course
Tim, If you have been sailing a Hunter 260 for three years I would think a local American Sailing Association organization would allow you take the ASA Coastal Crusing/Bareboat Charter course. I've had the course with the Lanier Sailing Academy organization in Pensacola, Florida and found it very adequate for purposes of being accredited for charter sailing. If you can take the course that I did, again based on my experience, I would expect The Moorings charter organization in Tortola, BVI to allow you to captain a 35 ft. boat, or maybe larger. I suspect other charter organizations in the area such as Sunsail or Footloose to do so as well. Lamar
Tim, If you have been sailing a Hunter 260 for three years I would think a local American Sailing Association organization would allow you take the ASA Coastal Crusing/Bareboat Charter course. I've had the course with the Lanier Sailing Academy organization in Pensacola, Florida and found it very adequate for purposes of being accredited for charter sailing. If you can take the course that I did, again based on my experience, I would expect The Moorings charter organization in Tortola, BVI to allow you to captain a 35 ft. boat, or maybe larger. I suspect other charter organizations in the area such as Sunsail or Footloose to do so as well. Lamar
Worst case...
go down to the BVI and take 101-104 ASA classes over the course of a week, have a ball on a larger boat, and you'll be set. ASA vs. US Sailing is NOT the issue. Boat ownership, time on the water, plus the fact that you were willing to go down and take classes, will set you up for a lifetime of great sailing adventures in the BVI and most anywhere else you want to sail.
go down to the BVI and take 101-104 ASA classes over the course of a week, have a ball on a larger boat, and you'll be set. ASA vs. US Sailing is NOT the issue. Boat ownership, time on the water, plus the fact that you were willing to go down and take classes, will set you up for a lifetime of great sailing adventures in the BVI and most anywhere else you want to sail.
FYI
If you go to The Moorings website, you can fill out a sailing resume and they will tell you whether or not you qualify to charter, and what, if any, limitations there will be. If you have sailed you own boat in a variety of conditions, they will probably let you sail up to a 39' or so. For peace of mind, I would probably get a captain for the first day. Then you're off for a great experience!
If you go to The Moorings website, you can fill out a sailing resume and they will tell you whether or not you qualify to charter, and what, if any, limitations there will be. If you have sailed you own boat in a variety of conditions, they will probably let you sail up to a 39' or so. For peace of mind, I would probably get a captain for the first day. Then you're off for a great experience!
Sailing lessons
My wife and I took ASA 101 and 103, two years ago. It is my understanding that 101 is required for 103. We've been sailing our H-26 since 96. The captian asked about our experience and desires and factored this in to the instruction received. We learned much more than was offered the courses, and I feel that it was well worthwhile, ecpecially now that the boss is much more at ease on the boat now. Highly recommended.
My wife and I took ASA 101 and 103, two years ago. It is my understanding that 101 is required for 103. We've been sailing our H-26 since 96. The captian asked about our experience and desires and factored this in to the instruction received. We learned much more than was offered the courses, and I feel that it was well worthwhile, ecpecially now that the boss is much more at ease on the boat now. Highly recommended.
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