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  As an American Sailing Association Certified Sailing School we offer  ASA Basic Keelboat 101 and Basic Coastal Cruising 102 - feel free to email us for a syllabus!

Here are just a few things we'll cover in our Basic Keelboat Course:

Apply the Navigation Rules (international and Inland Navigation Rules for prevention of collision) by means of diagrams in the following situations and identify the sailboat or powerboat that is the "stand-on" and "give-way" boat.
•    Boats meeting head-on
•    Define hull identification number
•    Describe the difference between planing and displacement hulls.
•    Describe proper means of waste disposal including penalties for improper disposal and means for notification of authorities in the event of oil spillage.
•    Describe how and when to file a float plan.
•    Describe registration numbers and how to display them.

•    Describe a capacity plate, where to find one and the information which is contained on the plate.
•    Describe an alternate means of determining a boat's passenger capacity
•    State the federal standards for determining intoxication using Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).
•    Give 5 situations which may be considered negligent operations on the part of a boater.
•    Describe when and to whom boating accidents must be reported.
•    Describe under what circumstances an operator must render assistance to another boater in danger.
•    Describe the information an operator should acquire before operating his/her boat in an unfamiliar area. Describe where a boater would get the information in the item above.
•    Be able to identify by color, shape and numbering, lateral aids to navigation.
•    Be able to identify by color, shape and numbering, Safe Water, Information and Regulatory Markers List required safety equipment for recreational vessels between 23 and 40 feet.
•    Describe procedures for safely trailing and launching a boat.
•    Describe sound signals used by recreational vessels and their meanings.
•    Identify the location and color of running lights used by recreational vessels.
•    Describe common anchor types and anchoring procedures.

Course is open to public 
3 Sessions of 3-4 hours each (weather dependent – if there is better wind one day we’ll sail longer etc.
Can be non-consecutive days
Includes:  Sailing Fundamentals Text
ASA Log Book
ASA Exam
Safe Boating Booklet
ASA Membership with Benefits:  http://www.asa.com/membership_benefits.html

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What to do and Where to Sail in Charlotte Harbor

Cayo Costa State Park
www.floridastateparks.org/cayocosta/default.cfm

With nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks, and mangrove swamps, this barrier island park is a Gulf Coast paradise. The park is accessible only by private boat or ferry. Visitors may see manatees and pods of dolphins in the waters around the park, as well as a spectacular assortment of birds. On the island, visitors can swim or snorkel in the surf, enjoy the sun,

Cabbage Key
www.cabbagekey.com . 

Take the ASA's word on this...Their description of their Pine Island Sound Regatta speaks of Cabbage Key...
 
"Accessible only by boat, helicopter or seaplane (we will be using boats) this is a "place out of time"; it hasn't changed for almost 50 years! One hundered acres of tropical vegetation surround the historic restaurant, inn and cottages. A panoramic view of Pine Island Sound is provided from the front porch atop a thirty-eight foot Indian shell mound. There are no cars here, not even a paved road. You will find winding nature trails, picturesque views and plenty of relaxation. Make sure you bring some one dollar bills as it is a tradition to stick a bill on the wall with your boat's name on it (all bills are eventually donated to charity). The Inn is literally wall papered with bills from visitors, including ones from the likes of Jimmy Buffet and Burt Reynolds!" - American Sailing Association

Sanibel Island and Captiva Island
www.sanibel-captiva.org

The islands provide for the perfect vacations. Enjoy 15 miles of unspoiled beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds, 250 types of shells and 0 stop lights.

Fisherman's Village   for some action in Punta Gorda!



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