ASA Sailing Instruction, Bareboat and Captained Charters on Long Island

	Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) Prerequisites: None General Description: Able to sail a boat of about 20 feet in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. A preparatory Standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required.

	Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing Certificate General Description: Able to cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.

	Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104) (Intermediate Coastal Cruising) Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising Certification General Description: An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 - 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.

	Coastal Navigation (ASA 105) Prerequisites: None General Description: Able to demonstrate the navigational theory required to safely navigate a sailing vessel in coastal or inland waters. There is no Sailing Skills part to this Standard and practical application of this sailing knowledge is found in the Advanced Coastal Cruising Standard.

	The ASA "Challenge" General Description: Sailors who consider themselves qualified to ASA Standards may "Challenge" the ASA Standards at any ASA Certification Facility. To challenge the Standards one must progress successfully through the ASA system of Standards. Students may challenge prerequisite courses in conjunction with their training.