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ASA 102: Advanced Keelboat — Two Days to Confident Coastal Skippering
A focused two-day ASA 102 Keelboat course in Gainesville that builds on ASA 101 to refine boat handling, sail trim and safety so you can confidently command a keelboat.
ASA 102: Advanced Keelboat — Two Days to Confident Coastal Skippering.
ASA 102: Keelboat 2 is a concentrated, two-day progression from ASA 101 that places you at the tiller under experienced instruction. Over back-to-back days on the water, the course sharpens boat handling, sail trim and safety procedures—preparing aspiring skippers to manage a keelboat in coastal conditions with greater skill and independence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Advanced Boat Handling & Sail Trim
The course emphasizes advanced maneuvers—tacking, jibing and docking—while teaching control of sail shape and power through mainsail and jib adjustments so you can optimize performance as wind conditions change.
Safety-First Training for Real Conditions
Instruction includes crew-overboard recovery, safe line management and winch handling so you learn both the procedures and decision-making needed to keep a crew safe while managing a keelboat.
ASA-Certified Instruction and Professional Captains
SunRise Sail delivers ASA-certified training with US Coast Guard-licensed captains and ASA-certified instructors, combining rigorous standards with one-on-one teaching options to accelerate your progress.
What the day feels like
What it feels like on the water
Two full days of focused onboard instruction move you from fundamentals to advanced control: expect guided drills that refine sail trim and boat handling, hands-on practice with maneuvers and docking, and safety scenarios that build the confidence to skipper in coastal waters.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Before your first day the school recommends you take the ASA 102: KEELBOAT SAILING 2 online prep class; the link is included in your confirmation email.
This is an intensive two-day on-water course focused on advanced skills and safety; students are expected to engage in both drill-based practice and real-condition exercises.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is ASA 102?
The course runs two days, typically from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
Do I need any prerequisites?
Yes—ASA 101 is a prerequisite for ASA 102.
Is there an online prep class?
You are recommended to take the ASA 102 online prep class before the first day; the link is provided in your confirmation email.
Who runs the instruction and what credentials do they have?
SunRise Sail operates the course as an ASA certified training facility with US Coast Guard-licensed captains and ASA-certified instructors.
What skills will I master in this course?
The curriculum expands boat handling and sail trim skills—tacking, jibing, docking—plus winch handling and crew-overboard recovery so you can skipper a keelboat in coastal waters.