Tainan Anping ASA International Sailing and Yachting Certification Course

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Course Itinerary (2 Days) Day 1: Introductory Basics and Hands-on Experience

• Morning: Course introduction, on-board safety regulations, sailboat structure and nautical terminology, wind direction assessment, basic sailing principles
• Afternoon courses as follows:
• Marina Practices: Mooring, boarding and disembarking procedures
• Basic Sailing: Sailing upwind, beam reach, and downwind
• Sail Trim (Mainsail and Jib Operations)
• Onboard role assignment and collaboration, students take turns at the helm

Day 2: Advanced Practice and Graduation Test

• Morning: Yesterday's review: Departure and basic sailing, turning maneuvers (tacking & gybing), sail lowering, stopping and man overboard procedures, introduction to safety collision avoidance rules
• Afternoon: Comprehensive sailing practice, students lead the boat in groups, docking and mooring practice, ASA101 written and practical test, course review and graduation

ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Course Itinerary (3 Days) Day 1: Advanced Boat Handling and Anchoring

• Morning: Course introduction and safety inspection, introduction to advanced boat equipment (engine, electricity, water systems), review of departure and arrival procedures, in-harbor maneuvering: low-speed handling, docking skills
• Afternoon
• Departure Sailing Practice: Upwind/Beam Reach/Downwind Control
• Anchoring Training (Deploying, Retrieving, Confirming Position)
• Night Sailing Preparation and Navigation Light Regulations

Day 2: Voyage Planning and Navigation Practice

• Morning: Basic Navigation (Chart Reading, Bearings, Route Planning), Collision Regulations (COLREGS), Weather Assessment and Navigation Risk Management
• Afternoon: Coastal passage practice (route planning based on location), students take turns as "Captain" to develop and execute a sailing plan, man overboard drill (MOB Drill)

Day 3: Integrated Operations and Testing

• Morning: Comprehensive boat handling exercises: departure, passage, docking, emergency response drills (engine failure, sail problems), on-board living management and safety planning
• Afternoon: Students independently lead the boat to complete a short voyage, ASA103 written & practical test, course review and graduation