Fast‑Track ASA 110: One‑Day Dinghy Certification at Hamilton Creek Marina

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Fast‑Track ASA 110: One‑Day Dinghy Certification at Hamilton Creek Marina

A focused add‑on for ASA 101 graduates that consolidates hands‑on dinghy instruction and the ASA 110 exam into a weekend of virtual briefings and in‑person practice.

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Fast‑Track ASA 110: One‑Day Dinghy Certification at Hamilton Creek Marina.

Duration
Classroom is optional Friday (6:00pm-9:00pm) • Saturday (8:00am-5:00pm) • Sunday (9:00am-5:00pm)
Location
Nashville
Operator
Sail Nashville
Category
Sailing
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

This add‑on compresses the ASA 110 syllabus into an accelerated weekend for sailors who have already completed ASA 101, pairing optional evening and morning Zoom briefings with concentrated on‑the‑water instruction at Hamilton Creek Marina in Nashville.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BOAT

Hands‑on training in Catalina 12.5 dinghies

All on‑water instruction is conducted in Catalina 12.5s, the course platform for teaching rigging, sail handling, capsizing and recovery in a responsive dinghy.

THE SCHEDULE

Optional virtual briefings before in‑person practice

The program layers optional Zoom sessions into the weekend so students can cover textbook chapters remotely before moving to hands‑on practice on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

THE SKILLS

Rapid progression from textbook to exam

Students review sailboat parts, points of sail, knots and safety in the classroom portions, then practice tacks, jibes, sail trim, capsizing/recovery and dock maneuvers on the water before taking the ASA 110 exam.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The weekend moves quickly: optional evening and morning Zoom sessions cover textbook chapters and key concepts so the on‑water time at Hamilton Creek Marina becomes an intensive, skill‑driven workshop culminating in the ASA 110 exam and a final knots check.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this weekend suits — and who it doesn’t.

1
Teens (13+)Sail Nashville can instruct students as young as 13 in the Catalina 12.5s, making this a realistic certification path for motivated teen sailors.
2
Parents & family duosThe course is explicitly described as a wonderful option for a parent and child to share, supporting mixed‑age participation.
3
Adult learnersAdults of any age are eligible to take the ASA 110 add‑on, so it suits adult beginners or ASA 101 graduates seeking accelerated certification.
4
Younger childrenNot ideal for children under 13, since instruction on the 12.5s begins at age 13.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Boat & Equipment

On‑water instruction uses Catalina 12.5 dinghies as the course platform.

Course Format

The add‑on pairs optional Zoom classroom time with concentrated on‑the‑water instruction in the Catalina 12.5s.

Age & Instruction

Instruction in the 12.5s is available to students beginning at age 13.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Are the Friday and Saturday Zoom sessions mandatory?

No — both the Friday evening (6:00–9:00pm) and Saturday morning (8:00–11:00am) Zoom sessions are optional.

Where and when is the in‑person instruction held?

In‑person sessions are held at Hamilton Creek Marina (2901 Bell Road, Nashville, TN), Saturday 1:00–5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am–5:00pm.

When is the ASA 110 exam administered?

The exam is given on Sunday morning during the final day of instruction.

Will students be asked to demonstrate knots?

Yes — students will tie knots as part of the assessment.

How intensive is the on‑water portion?

The on‑water sessions are practice‑focused and cover rigging, sail handling, tacking, jibing, capsizing/recovery and return/docking maneuvers in a condensed schedule.