ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising - Burnham Harbor - September 20-21, 2025 (INSPIRATION)
Students will be able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship will be taught.
The class is taught over 16 hours and will give students the experience necessary to charter a sailboat up to 35 feet on his or her own for a day / night sail.
Prerequisite - ASA 101 (or ASA Challenge to test out)
Students will be able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship will be taught.
The class is taught over 16 hours and will give students the experience necessary to charter a sailboat up to 35 feet on his or her own for a day / night sail.
Prerequisite - ASA 101 (or ASA Challenge to test out)
Students will be able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship will be taught.
The class is taught over 16 hours and will give students the experience necessary to charter a sailboat up to 35 feet on his or her own for a day / night sail.
Prerequisite - ASA 101 (or ASA Challenge to test out)
Type: Beginner
Location: Burnham Harbor; 1559 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60615
Dates: September 20-21, 2025
Times: Saturday (8 - 4 PM), Sunday (8-4 PM)
Instructor: Captain Matt Owens.
Vessel: Hunter 38, Sloop
Class Size: Maximum 6 students
Prerequisites: ASA 101
Description:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship will be taught.
The class is taught over 16 hours and will give students the experience necessary to charter a sailboat up to 35 feet on his or her own for a day / night sail. Learning Materials:
Learning Materials:
Coastal Cruising Made Easy Textbook (ASA 103)
ASA 103 Standard
