] INTRODUCTION TO SAILING ]

Have you always wanted to try sailing, but never had the opportunity? Here's your chance to give it a try in a fun, low cost manner. Just sit and relax or pitch in as crew to hoist the sails, tack the jib, or try your hand at the helm. Minimum 2 and a maximum of 6 passengers.

Introduction to Sailing is offered during the summer months, weekdays 6:00-8:30 PM from Katlynn Marine, 7448 Route 14, Sodus Point (on Sodus Bay).- 20

] BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING ]

ASA 101: Standard
Prerequisites: None
General Description: Able to sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. A preparatory Standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required.

This two day course you will receive instruction in basic knowledge and skills such as language of sailing, parts of a sailboat, rigging, rules of the road, wind direction and points of sailing, setting sails, trimming sails, tacking, gybing, steering a course, and maundering under sail and power.

The boat will be your hands on classroom for the entire day as all instruction is done dock-side and underway. Each day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends about 5:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch and snacks.

The ASA Exam for Basic Keelboat will be given at the end of the 2nd day for those students who wish to attain ASA Certification. Click on the ASA logo to view the ASA Standards. (Will open in new browser window.)

] BASIC COASTAL CRUISING ]

ASA 103: Standard
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing Certificate
General Description: Able to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.

After completing this two-day course you will receive ASA certification enabling you to "cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions." Our practical hands-on instruction will show you safety requirements, maneuvering in and out of marina slips and along docks, basic navigation and much more. You will have the option of living aboard during this course. Each morning your instructor will join you for a full day of sailing and learning and each evening you will return to the marina... your instructor will depart and you will be free to enjoy living aboard if you like. Yachts used are in the 30 to 34 feet range. Prerequisite: ASA 101. (Arrangements can be made for experienced sailors to test out for ASA 101).

The ASA Exam for Coastal Cruising will be given at the end of the 2nd day for those students who wish to attain ASA Certification. Click on the ASA logo to view the ASA Standards. (Will open in new browser window.)

] BAREBOAT CHARTING ]

ASA 104: Standard (Intermediate Coastal Cruising)
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
General Description: An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.

An advanced course designed to give individuals with cruising experience a greater understanding of boat systems, maintenance procedures and navigation. After completing this course you will receive ASA bareboat certification enabling you to "act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 ft. boat sailing by day in coastal waters." You and your instructor and crew will live aboard your sloop and cruise Lake Ontario for three days practicing your newly acquired sailing skills. Two nights will be spent at anchor enjoying the quiet beauty of Sodus Bay. Yachts used are in the 34 to 40 ft. range. Prerequisite: ASA 101 and 103.

The ASA Exam for Bareboat Chartering will be given at the end of the 3rd day for those students who wish to attain ASA Certification. Click on the ASA logo to view the ASA Standards. (Will open in new browser window.)