SAVANNAH SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Two Days to Skipper: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing in Savannah
A focused, two-day ASA 101 course that teaches beginners to skipper a 20–30 ft sloop-rigged keelboat with hands-on instruction and small-class attention.
Two Days to Skipper: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing in Savannah.
Offered in Savannah, this two-day ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing course is built for newcomers and anyone looking for a concise refresher; over consecutive days you move from fundamentals into practical helming aboard a sloop-rigged keelboat under guided instruction.
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Course itinerary and learning sequence
The course runs over two consecutive days and combines classroom instruction with on-the-water practice to build core sailing skills.
Day 1 – Fundamentals and terminology
Classroom and on-deck sessions introduce basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, and helm commands to set a foundation for on-water practice.
Day 1–2 – Sail handling and points of sail
Hands-on exercises focus on basic sail trim and points of sail, with practical drills to reinforce control and crew coordination.
Day 2 – Seamanship, safety and skipper assessment
Instruction covers buoyage, seamanship and basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards, culminating in students demonstrating the ability to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day.
This course is designed to prepare students to skipper by day in light to moderate wind and sea conditions; instruction and activities are structured for those operational conditions and for a small-group learning environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Personalized instruction with small groups
Each class is capped at five students, ensuring individualized coaching and plenty of hands-on time at the helm and with sails.
From terminology to skipper skills
The curriculum covers basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety so you finish able to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day in light to moderate conditions.
Materials provided; efficient two-day schedule
The listed price includes all course materials and the program is delivered over two consecutive days with full-day instruction.
What the day feels like
What the two-day course feels like
Across two intensive days you progress from classroom and on-deck instruction into hands-on practice, learning to handle a 20–30 foot sloop-rigged keelboat by day while trainers guide sail trim, helm commands, seamanship and basic collision-avoidance rules.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from ASA 101 in Savannah
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs two consecutive days, typically 9:00am–5:30pm on each day; the program starts on the day you book and finishes the next day.
Course fee is $595 and the price includes all course materials.
All course materials are provided; bring personal items you would need for full days on deck (sun protection, weather-appropriate clothing) as individual comfort needs dictate.
Each class is limited to a maximum of five students; contact the operator if the date you want is not shown.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ASA 101 course?
The course is two consecutive days, with instruction typically from 9:00am to 5:30pm each day; it begins on the day you book and finishes the next day.
What is the class size?
Classes are limited to a maximum of five students per session.
What will I be able to do after the course?
By the end of the course you will be able to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat approximately 20 to 30 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds and sea conditions, and you will have knowledge of basic sailing terminology, helm commands, sail trim, buoyage, seamanship and basic navigation rules.
How much does the course cost and are materials included?
The listed price is $595 and that fee includes all course materials.
Can I book a date that isn't listed?
Contact the operator if you don't see the date you need or want to be booked into a course.
What boat size will we use during training?
Training focuses on sloop-rigged keelboats approximately 20 to 30 feet in length.
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