ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising









Trip Highlights
Advanced sail-handling mastery
Confident night-navigation skills
Heavy-weather sailing techniques
Description
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising is the ultimate course for sailors looking to take on more challenging conditions by learning the advanced techniques and seamanship required to navigate coastal waters confidently, day or night, in all weather. Whether you’re dreaming of longer passages or exploring more remote destinations, ASA 106 gives you the experience and knowledge to handle your boat like a seasoned skipper in various demanding scenarios.
You’ll learn advanced sail handling, night navigation, heavy weather tactics, and emergency procedures. This course emphasizes decision-making, leadership, and boat management while cruising in variable weather and sea states. Through practical, hands-on training, you’ll navigate longer passages, perform crew-overboard drills, and manage a vessel’s systems while underway. ASA 106 prepares you for advanced cruising adventures, ensuring you’re ready for any conditions coastal cruising might throw at you.
Itinerary
Begin with an overview of navigational theory and the tools used in coastal navigation.
Apply your knowledge in a classroom setting, preparing you for real-world navigation.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Ready for bigger waters and bolder adventures? ASA 106 gives you the skills and confidence to handle coastal cruising day or night, in any weather. Through hands-on training, you’ll practice advanced sail handling, night navigation, heavy-weather tactics, and real emergency procedures—everything you need to skipper longer, more challenging passages.
If you’re aiming for remote destinations or want to sail like a seasoned pro, this course is your next step. Book now and get ready for true coastal confidence.
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Age Requirement
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Course Duration
The course spans over 2 days.
The course spans over 2 days.
Study Requirement
Be prepared to study outside of class.
Be prepared to study outside of class.
Location
Held at Willoughby Marina1525 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503
Held at Willoughby Marina1525 Bayville St, Norfolk, VA 23503
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