May 17-18, June 21-22, July 19-20, August 16-17
September 20-21, October 25-26
Please select a class date you want from the list above or visit our schedule page to see all sailing classes.
Click here to see the schedule for all sailing classes.
After you select the class date you want, please contact Captainmike@nockamixonsailingschool.com or 215-499-0335 to confirm availability. Once we confirm availability you can sign up and pay with a credit card or by check.
Class Description:
ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising: 2 days, all on-the-water, intermediate level sailing class. ASA103 provides training in how to sail to destinations. Students sail from the marina and sail to the dam or Lake House. Learn seamanship skills, tacking and jibing skills, sailboat gear and equipment, fire safety and use of extinguishers, docking into and out of a slip and alongside a dock, bow anchoring, reefing skills, more on sail trim, more navigation rules, more on knot tying, how to properly coil lines, how it fix winch overrides, basic navigation concepts, more sound signals, use of VHF radio, and heaving to, in order to reef, do repairs, or have lunch.
Class size: 2-4 students.
Prerequisites: ASA101 or successful challenge of ASA101. See ASA101 Challenge Description on the Classes, Prices, Pay by Credit Card Page.
Minimum Age: 16 years old.
How to save money?
Bundle ASA103 with ASA101 and or bundle ASA103 with ASA102 and save 10%. Bundle ASA101, ASA102, and ASA103 and save 15%. Please visit the Classes, Price, and Pay by Credit Card Page to see prices and sign up.
Price includes the following:
- “ASA103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy” Textbook.
- Captain In You ASA103 Coastal Cruising Study Guide.
- ASA 103 Test.
- ASA103 Certification.
- Bring your own or use our Type V Personal Flotation Device for free.
Students should bring a bag lunch and water or soft drinks both days for when we have lunch on board our yacht.
Students either commute daily to attend the class or stay in local Hotels and Restaurants in Beautiful Bucks County, PA. Please see Location page for more information on Hotels, B & B lodging, and Restaurants and How to Combine Sailing Lessons with the Fine Restaurants and Inns listed to enjoy a fun and adventurous weekend.
Bathrooms available.
Free Parking.
