Terminal Island Sailing · Official American Sailing affiliate
ASA 103
Take your sailing skills further with coastal seamanship, docking, anchoring, systems awareness, and cruising-oriented decision making.
Register and pay online for published sessions. Review each session’s dates and any TBD times before payment. Required textbooks are purchased separately; an ASA logbook is also required.
Additional pass-through costs: Required textbooks and the ASA logbook are purchased separately from tuition; applicable ASA membership or certification fees may also apply. These third-party costs are passed through at the school’s cost, without markup. Textbooks may be bought from the school or an online retailer. School-supplied items and applicable ASA charges will be itemized before purchase. Students normally purchase their ASA logbook when enrolling in ASA 101, then keep and bring that same logbook for all later courses and sea-time entries. Buy a replacement only if it is lost.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK · ASA 103
Purchase your textbook from Terminal Island Sailing or an online retailer such as Amazon or the American Sailing store. Review the book before your first class. Textbooks are required and purchased separately from tuition.
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Students normally purchase their ASA logbook when enrolling in ASA 101. Keep that same logbook for all later ASA courses, certifications and sea-time entries; a new logbook is not needed for each course. Bring your existing logbook. Purchase a replacement only if it is lost.
You should already have an ASID from ASA 101. Use that same number for this course and add it in your student portal; do not create another account. If you cannot find your ASID, contact the school. Experienced sailors without an ASID can review the challenge preparation instructions.
Your ASID is separate from an ASA membership purchase. Any applicable membership or certification charges will be explained before purchase.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ASA 103 focuses on the practical skills needed to sail and manage a cruising sailboat in coastal conditions. It is a major step forward for students who want to build toward bareboat cruising and future chartering opportunities.
Students work on seamanship, close-quarters handling, anchoring, safety awareness, and cruising-style decision making under instructor supervision.
ASA 103 is part of the pathway toward ASA 104, which in turn may support later application for an International Proficiency Certificate through American Sailing.
COURSE FORMAT
Review your required textbook before your first class. Classroom delivery, dates and times are listed with each published session.
Coastal navigation, weather, boat systems, anchoring, seamanship and preparation for practical training.
Hands-on instruction and assessment in the Port of Los Angeles and surrounding waters.
ASA 103 requires ASA 101, its knowledge and skills, and at least 24 hours of prior on-water sailing experience. Those prior hours are separate from the scheduled course. ASA 102 is optional and highly recommended.
If weather makes sailing unsafe, the class will be rescheduled at no additional charge. We will contact you with the revised schedule. See our policy for other school cancellations.
Read cancellation and rescheduling terms
Plan for secure non-marking footwear, layers, sun protection, water, and any assigned reading. Follow your instructor’s final packing and arrival instructions.
MEETING POINT & DIRECTIONS
ASA 101, 102 and 103 sail in the Port of Los Angeles and surrounding waters, departing from Terminal Island at the address above. ASA 104 also departs Terminal Island and sails to Catalina Island for two nights on a multi-day live-aboard cruise.
Classroom delivery, meeting arrangements and exact times are listed for each published session. Follow your class confirmation for arrival and boarding instructions.
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