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Two days on the water: learn to skipper coastal keelboats from Delran
A focused, two-day ASA 103 coastal-cruising lesson that teaches hands-on skipper and crew skills for day sailing in moderate conditions.
Two days on the water: learn to skipper coastal keelboats from Delran.
Students learn the practical skills required to perform as skipper or crew of a coastal keelboat by sailing in coastal waters. Instruction covers the boat’s systems, operating under power with practice in docking and close‑quarters maneuvering, and additional sailing techniques; on successful completion students can demonstrate the ability to skipper a sloop‑rigged, auxiliary‑powered keelboat of roughly 25–35 feet by day in moderate winds and sea conditions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on skipper and crew training
The curriculum emphasizes practical, on‑deck experience: systems familiarization, under‑power boat handling, docking and close‑quarters maneuvers, and sailing techniques to prepare students to take the helm in coastal conditions.
Certification‑level competency by course end
Upon completing the lesson students will be able to demonstrate the ability to skipper a sloop‑rigged, auxiliary‑powered keelboat by day in moderate winds and seas — a clear, skills‑based objective for coastal cruising.
Focused on docking and close‑quarters work
A significant portion of the program is devoted to operating under power and practicing close‑quarters boat handling and docking — foundational competencies for confident coastal cruising.
What the day feels like
What the two‑day course feels like
The lesson moves from systems orientation to hands‑on practice: students review boat systems and then work under power to hone docking and close‑quarters maneuvers before applying sailing techniques offshore. The pace is practical and applied, culminating in a demonstration of skipper competency on a sloop‑rigged, auxiliary‑powered keelboat in moderate conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two days of instruction and on‑water practice.
Bring lunch, soft‑soled shoes, water or other beverages, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat if you wish.
Participants must already hold ASA 101 certification; the course includes the textbook, logbook, and the fee for certification.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ASA 103 course?
The lesson runs two days.
Are there age or certification requirements?
Yes — participants must be 18 years of age or older and must already hold ASA 101 certification.
What will I be able to do after completing the course?
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to skipper a sloop‑rigged, auxiliary‑powered keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet by day in moderate winds and sea conditions.
What topics does the course cover?
Instruction covers the boat’s systems, operating the boat under power (with practice in docking and close‑quarters maneuvering), and additional sailing techniques.
What should I bring for the course?
Bring lunch, soft‑soled shoes, water or other beverages, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat if desired.
Are course materials and certification provided?
Yes — the course includes your textbook, logbook and the fee for certification.