ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Fall Interest Form

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Interest Form - if you are interested in earning an ASA 101 rating please sign up for this event and an instructor will contact you.  Please read the full despcription before signing up. 

Event Description: The American Sailing Association is one of several organizations around the world that certifies sailing experience. Their certifications are recognized by many yacht charter agencies, and earning their ASA 103 and 104 ratings is one strategy that you can use to add credibility to your sailing resume should you desire to do Bareboat sailing charters (without a hired captain). ASA 101 is their Basic Keelboat certification, and a prerequisite to ASA 103 and ASA 104. This course aims to help you affordably achieve the ASA 101 rating, setting you up for further ASA instruction on larger bodies of water. The instructor will contact you and review your skills and availability for the On-the Water Test-out program. After the practical test-out, you will then be directed to sign-up for a written exam and submit the course fees.                                  

Prerequisite: Hoofer Sailing Club Member, J 24 light rating, or heavy keelboat crew rating. 

The ASA 101 Test-out is an opportunity to demonstrate your sailing maneuvers in a sloop-rigged keelboat approximately 20-27 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision .

Check this link to see the complete ASA Standards you are expected to know to test-out for this course.

The On-the water test-outs will be conducted from the J-24 fleet. Usually each test-out will consist of 2 to 4 students and last about 3 hours depending on the weather.

Cost: $170 students, $200 Faculty/Staff and Union Members.  Payment must be submitted prior to the on-the-water test-out.

This course includes the publications,  "Sailing Made Easy".  It will be available for pick-up after the on-the-water test-outs. The publication instructor reviews and written exam (100 question multiple choice) are TBD.  More information will be given during the on-the water test-out. The ASA logbook will be issued to you upon completion of the course.

When directed you will be able to register and pay the fees for the test-out at the Outdoor UW Office, or by phone by calling 608-262-1630. 

Keep in mind, all the on-the-water test-outs are dependent on the weather. We can complete 3-4 students in about 3 hours if we have good steady wind; however, we may need to make arrangements for additional sessions if the wind calms or is from the south. Sail landings at the pier is especially a difficult maneuver to test with the south wind issues.