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Taichung ASA International Heavy Sailboat and Yacht Driving Certification Course
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Taichung ASA International Heavy Sailboat and Yacht Driving Certification Course

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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all The activity will be rescheduled if there is not a minimum of 4 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund
  • Certified professional instructor
  • Lunch
  • Certification Fee
  • ASA textbook fees
  • Vessel costs

Not included: Other personal expenses

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Overview

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Course Itinerary (3 days) Day 1: Introduction to Basics and Hands-on Experience Morning: History of sailing, principles of navigation, sailboat structure, sailing direction Afternoon: Basic seamanship, sailing safety, docking and undocking, familiarization with sails and rudder operation for various wind directions Day 2: Advanced Practice and Graduation Test Morning: Sailing logic, design principles, marine weather, emergency response Afternoon: Review Point of Sailing, upwind and downwind tacking practice, upwind stopping practice, downwind sailing practice, secure mooring Day 3: Integrated Operation and Test Morning: Basic navigation, collision avoidance rules, anchoring system Afternoon: Man Overboard (MOB) rescue operation, ASA101 written & 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 check, introduction to advanced boat equipment (engine, electrical, water systems), review of departure and arrival procedures, harbor maneuvering: low-speed control, docking techniques Afternoon - Offshore sailing practical: upwind/crosswind/downwind control - Anchoring training (dropping anchor, weighing anchor, confirming position) - Night navigation preparation and signal light regulations Day 2: Passage Planning and Navigation Practice Morning: Basic navigation (chart reading, bearings, route planning), International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), weather interpretation and navigation risk management Afternoon: Coastal long-distance sailing practice (route planned according to location), students divided into groups to act as "captains," actually formulating and executing sailing plans, Man Overboard (MOB) Drill Day 3: Integrated Operation and Test Morning: Comprehensive boat handling drills: departure, long-distance sailing, docking, emergency response drills (engine failure, sail problems), onboard life management and safety planning Afternoon: Students independently lead the boat to complete short-distance sailing, ASA103 written & practical test, course review and graduation

Highlights

ASA (American Sailing Association) is a globally renowned sailing training and certification system with high international recognition. It is suitable for students who want to learn sailing from scratch, or who plan to rent boats or go on long voyages abroad in the future.
International Recognition: ASA certificates are widely accepted by charter companies and yacht clubs in over 40 countries worldwide, making them suitable for students who want to rent boats, participate in competitions, or go on long voyages abroad.
Practical Operation-Oriented: Over 50% of the time is spent practicing on the boat, including departing from port, docking, anchoring, and long voyage planning, allowing students to truly master the skills.
Small Class Teaching: The number of people per boat is limited to ensure that each student has enough time to operate the helm and sails.

What's included

Certified professional instructor
Lunch
Certification Fee
ASA textbook fees
Vessel costs

What's not included

Other personal expenses

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select an experience date
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 3 hour(s), Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina, Subject: History of Sailing Principles of Navigation Sailboat Construction Navigation Direction [Dining] 12:00, 1 hour(s), Lunch, Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 4 hour(s), Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina, Practical Skills: Basic Seamanship Navigation Safety Docking and Undocking Sail Assembly and Winch Operation Familiarity with Sail and Rudder Operation for Various Points of Sailing Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 3 hour(s), Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina, Subject: Sailing Logic Design Principles Marine Weather Emergency Response [Dining] 12:00, 1 hour(s), Lunch, Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 4 hour(s), Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina, Practical Skills: Review point of sailing Practice tacking (Tracking) and jibing Practice heaving to Practice butterfly sailing Safety mooring Day 3 [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 3 hour(s), Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina, Subject: Basic Navigation Collision Regulations Anchoring Systems [Dining] 12:00, 1 hour(s), Lunch [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 4 hour(s), Argo Taichung Port Yacht Marina, Practical Skills: Man Overboard (MOB) Rescue Operation Practical Skills Test: Point of sailing Tacking Gybing Heaving-to
Participants must be aged 15+ to participate in this activity
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