Redbud Marina has been serving the Oklahoma sailing community for almost 40 years. Being an accredited American Sailing Association training facility has allowed us to share years of personal experience and provide formal training which only enhances our customers boating experiences.
Email Abbi at sail@redbudmarina.com for upcoming course dates or see the “Events” section of our Facebook business page “Redbud Marina and RV Park”
ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing
You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds and sea conditions.You will also gain knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. Auxiliary power operation is not required.
Note: The United States Coast Guard has granted approval for ASA101 Basic Keelboat Sailing to satisfy certain merchant mariner credential examination requirements and safe boating training requirements.
ASA103 Basic Coastal Cruising
You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (outboard or inboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet length by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will also gather an increased knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather forecast interpretation, safety, and seamanship.
ASA104 Bareboat Cruising
You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat (or catamaran, if course is conducted on such) of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. The course is conducted as a live-aboard cruise of at least 48 hours. You will gain a knowledge of provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, multiple-anchor mooring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.
ASA105 Coastal Navigation
You will be 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.
Not understanding any of the coarse material? Need some help to feel comfortable on the water? For 100$ an hour you could spend the time you need 1 on 1 with an experienced instructor .
All of our instructors are insured and have years of experience.
*Packages cannot be split.
* Does not include rental of boat, taxes, and fees.
* Private lessons are not certification classes.