Advanced
Coastal Cruising
See the boats: Caribbean/Virgin Islands ASA Sailing School
Prerequisites: 101 - 103 - 104 - 105
Includes
a written test (takes most students about 2 hours)
- theory of true and apparent
wind and sailing using force diagrams
- causes
and corrections of lee and weather helm
- sail
shapes and sail interactions as needed for different wind strengths and points
of sail Describe the effects of sail trimming on sail shape and sail interactions.
- proper
selection of sails on a given boat for all weather conditions.
- using
a barometer and a thermometer in predicting weather.
- cirrus,
cirrostratus, altocumulus, stratocumulus, cumulonimbus, and cumulus clouds and
the weather expected with each
- local
weather in relation to thermal winds and prevailing winds
- three
sources of weather information
- appropriate
heavy weather precautions, including steps for skipper and crew to "heave
to" and "lye a-hull."
- methods
of rafting at anchor during day and night and the possible problems.
- step
by step how to secure a boat overnight with one anchor and stern made fast to
the shore or dock.
- various anchoring
techniques including two methods of setting two anchors, retrieving fouled anchor,
use of a tripline, anchor buoy and maintaining anchor watch
- how
to prevent the tender/dinghy from riding up and bumping the vessel's hull while
anchored at night
- proper towing techniques
and hazards associated with towing
- list
visual distress signals from memory
- actions
during various emergencies while under sail or under power
- fuel
range and factors that could affect vessel's range
- water
capacity on selected boat and the minimum water requirement per person
- appropriate
corrective measures for common engine problems as applicable to the boat selected
- preseason
maintenance and checks of various boat systems
- permanent
and temporary installation methods of grounding for lightning and safety measures
to prevent accidents due to lightning
- overhead
power lines
- uses, capabilities and
limitations of a permanently mounted and a portable radar reflector
- skipper's
responsibilities and actions for common courtesies and customs of yachtsmen
- documents
required and the procedures followed when leaving and entering U.S. territorial
waters and foreign countries.
II.
Sailing Skills
- act as helmsman
and demonstrate the proper techniques in all points of sail with varying wind
force.
- work
to weather to best advantage using windshifts, tides and local geography.
- sail
a compass course (within 10 degrees) with sails trimmed.
- correct
methods of launching and towing a dinghy.
- correct
methods of launching, securing and stowing of dinghy outboard motor
- proper
nighttime person overboard procedures
- optional:
procedures for spinnaker sailing. The certifying instructor will indicate spinnaker
use in the certification box on the appropriate page.
- set
anchor, weigh anchor, pick up, cast off moorings and dock the boat under various
conditions
- two methods for taking
soundings
- stand a navigation watch
during a passage of about 20 miles by night and 20 miles by day
- demonstrate
skills required for all lower ASA levels.
- Act
as skipper and crew on a live-aboard cruise of at least 48 hours (30 hours minimum
instructional program).
See the boats: Caribbean/Virgin Islands ASA Sailing School
ASA is $20 per person, per level
• For example, ASA 101-103-104 is $60 per person
• You buy books, used is fine: amazon, powells
Add $39/person for anyone not already an ASA member.
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