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Author: Ben Martin The path from complete beginner to bareboat charter skipper runs through four certifications: ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Sailing), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), and — if a catamaran is the goal — ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran). Each one builds on the last, both in the skills it certifies […]
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Estimated Read Time: 7–9 minutes Author: Ben Martin, Nautilus Instructor Your path depends on where you want sailing to take you. If you intend to sail recreationally on small boats or crew in protected waters, you may find that formal certification is not your immediate priority. However, if your goal is to take responsibility for […]
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By: Tim Geisler It is not a small decision to choose a sailing school. It is the foundation of everything that follows – every anchorage you’ll pick, every passage you’ll plan, every moment of confidence you’ll feel with your hand on the helm in weather you didn’t expect. Get the foundation right, and the rest […]
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Quick Answer Neither ASA nor RYA is universally better. Both certification systems produce capable sailors when taught well. For most recreational sailors, the quality of instruction, the amount of hands-on experience, and the level of responsibility given during training matter more than the certification system itself. Generally speaking: ASA is often a strong fit for: […]
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One of the most common questions people ask us before setting out to learn how to sail is: “CAN ANYONE LEARN HOW TO SAIL?” Our short answer is: Almost anyone can learn how to sail. Our better answer is: Almost anyone can become a competent sailor if they are willing to learn, participate, and practice. Contrary […]
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No. That is the complete answer to the literal question. You do not need prior sailing experience to begin learning to sail. Every sailing course lists “none” as the prerequisite for its entry-level certification, and quality sailing schools accept complete beginners as a matter of course. This is exactly why sailing classes for adults are […]
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THE ALUMNI ADVANTAGE If you’ve undergone training with Nautilus, you already know the ropes. But what’s next after completing a Nautilus course and earning your certifications? THE TRIBE – AN INCREDIBLE FUTURE WITH NAUTILUS SAILING The answer to your yearning for more sailing is here: ‘THE TRIBE‘. It is an exclusive club only available for […]
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