STURGEON BAY SAILING FIELD GUIDE
ASA 103: Two Days and One Night of Chartwork, Anchoring and Heavy-Weather Drills in Sturgeon Bay
A focused 2-day, 1-night on-the-water course that builds on ASA 101 by teaching nautical charts, navigation, rules of the road, anchoring and sailing in heavy weather.
ASA 103: Two Days and One Night of Chartwork, Anchoring and Heavy-Weather Drills in Sturgeon Bay.
ASA 103 is a concentrated 2-day, 1-night sailing course run out of Sturgeon Bay that pushes beyond basic cruising skills into chartwork, navigation, anchoring technique and handling a boat in heavier wind and sea conditions — a hands-on next step for sailors looking to solidify practical seamanship on an overnight outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Progression beyond the basics
This course expands on ASA 101 content with focused training in nautical charts and navigation to lift students from basic sailing to confident on-water planning and piloting.
Anchoring and heavy-weather handling
Practical drills include mastering anchoring technique and the specific considerations for sailing in heavy weather, giving sailors tactics and confidence for tougher conditions.
An overnight, immersive environment
Delivered as a 2-day, 1-night on-board course, ASA 103 places students in an immersive environment that reinforces day-to-day systems, watch routines and hands-on skills across the course timeline.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Across two days and an overnight on the boat, instruction moves from theory — charts, rules of the road and navigation — to applied practice: plotting courses, anchoring, and testing heavy-weather techniques under instructor supervision, all designed to consolidate the skills learned in entry-level training.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from ASA 103
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A 2-day, 1-night on-board course; expect instruction and practical sessions over two days with one overnight aboard the vessel.
Bring personal clothing and essentials suitable for an overnight on a boat; plan for wet-weather layers and footwear appropriate for a working deck.
Course content centers on nautical charts, navigation, rules of the road, anchoring and heavy-weather sailing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is ASA 103?
The course runs for 2 days with 1 night on the boat.
What topics does the course cover?
The course covers nautical charts, navigation, rules of the road, anchoring, and sailing in heavy weather.
Is there an overnight component?
Yes — the course includes one night aboard the boat as part of the 2-day format.
Does ASA 103 expand on ASA 101?
Yes — ASA 103 expands on ASA 101 by introducing more advanced topics and practical on-water skills.
Will I practice anchoring and heavy-weather techniques?
Yes — anchoring technique and sailing in heavy weather are explicit components of the course curriculum.