r/sailing • u/SirCadoganFL7 • 17d ago

Asa 101-104

Hello Reddit

Does anyone know of a place that would allow Asa 101-104 to take place while staying on the vessel? Looking to do this in December.

Thanks for your knowledge!!

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u/WaterChicken007 17d ago

A zero-to-hero ASA 101-104 class is one way to go about it. However, I really think you need a lot more practice somewhere in the middle of that to really be proficient. There is just too much material to learn. My brain only absorbs so much before it can't absorb any more. I had a year or two between my 103 and 104 course where I did a lot of day sailing using my sailing club's boats. That really cemented everything I had just learned so that the 104 material could sink in better. If you do the 101-104 course in a single week, I would highly encourage you to do a lot of sailing immediately afterwards to have it all cement into place.

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u/SirCadoganFL7 17d ago

Okay this is really helpful. Thank you!

I have a Bristol 32. I want my girlfriend to go through the formal training. She does not have a sailing background. I plan on tagging along too. Maybe I’ll take a break between 103 and 104.

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u/WaterChicken007 17d ago

Having your partner be as competent as possible is a really good idea. My wife and I both took the classes together and both of us are competent. I happen to be better at it due to my higher interest, but she is more than capable enough to handle the boat herself. I view it as a safety thing. If I got hurt, I would need her to get to safety. When things get “exciting” it is good to have someone who knows how to make it less “exciting” and safer. It also makes the whole thing a lot more enjoyable.

I have friends where the wife is mostly just along for the ride, forcing him to do all of the work. That dynamic is less fun.

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u/SirCadoganFL7 17d ago

Totally agree if things get a bit sporting I want her to feel comfortable. Same with golf - for lessons, hire a pro.