Keelboat 1 - Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 101 is an introductory sailing course provided over 3 days on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm. We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.
Instructor: David Toms (571-830-0945)
Class Fee: $495
Veteran/Active Duty: $445
Please purchase the textbook in advance of the class so that you can begin studying and doing the exercises.
You must be a member of ANSA to take a class. Membership fees range from $55 to $75 depending on selected level. Please join ANSA after your successful registration for this class.
Refer to the full class description here and policies and procedures to view prerequisites and requirements.
Club Sail on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, out of the West River.
Skipper: Scott Johnson (703-932-7903)
Bring a drink, lunch, and snacks and dress for the weather! Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime. Sailing gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe shoes.
The fee for a club sail is $60. If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option.
Blue Angels Demo Flight
Club Sail on Martha Jean, an O'Day 30, or Bay Flyer, a Hunter 31, out of the West River.
The start time for this sail may be adjusted based on the Sail Plan for the day.
Skipper: Simon Warner (240-858-2729)
The fee for a weekday club sail is $50. If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option.
Skipper: David Toms (571-830-0945)
Join Max Poston for a club sail on his boat and home, "Stanhope", a 1984 Ericson 381. If you're ready to test your sailing skills and reaction speed on a little bit bigger boat, this is a chance to sail in the exciting Baltimore Harbor. Because of the traffic and conditions, active participation is expected, also preparation and cleanup. Guests will be considered on a case by case basis.
Skipper: Max Poston (949-842-3827)
Bring a drink, lunch or snacks and dress for the weather! Foul Weather Gear is advised, it could rain anytime. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, clips for hats and glasses, PFD if you have one, and closed-toe, non-marking shoes.
NOTE: Parking - This is a paid, quick to tow, parking lot, and payment at the kiosk is required in advance ~$15. Max will provide a detailed map, it's easy to get to!
Skipper: Mary McClellan (703-216-5721)
Skipper: John Franklin (703-216-5970)
Skipper: Allen Boetig (443-422-0699)
Keelboat 2 - Sail Trim
ASA 102 covers more advanced sailing skills and sail trim and is provided over 3 days on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm. We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.
Class Fee: $435
Please purchase the textbook in advance of the class so that you can begin studying and doing the exercises. [Text for this class will be available from ASA soon!]
The fee for a club sail is $50. If you are a student this season and have not used your free club sail, or have a gift certificate, select the volunteer/gift certificate option.
Skipper: Mark Gallagher (937-956-2364)
Join us for an Open House at the Hartge ANSA cottage!
This is a gathering for ANSA members, friends, Hartge slipholders, and anyone interested in sailing with ANSA.
Join us and meet ANSA members, instructors, and skippers, learn about our activities, club sails, sailing classes, flotillas for next year, and Bay Flyer and Martha Jean on "C" Dock.
PLEASE SHARE WITH ANY SAILORS THAT YOU KNOW!
Skipper: TBD
Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 103 is an intermediate sailing course provided over 3 days on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm. We sail in the West River and Chesapeake Bay.
Class Fee: $475
Close Quarters Maneuvering (Docking)
Learn to dock a wheel helm 30' vessel with prop wash and prop walk (no bowthruster) in a variety of conditions and locations.
This is a two day class. Class fee is $315.
Instructors: Amy Purves and Mark Gallagher
Additional class details and requirements HERE.
Come sailing on Juneteenth 2024!
Skipper: Trevor Fells (831-521-9902)
Women on the Water!
ASA 101 is an introductory sailing course provided over 3 days on a 30' keelboat with a wheel helm. This will be an All Women's class.
Instructor: Mary McClellan
This is a two day class. Class fee $315.
Instructors: Trevor Fells
Skipper: Matt Gelfand (301-442-7583)
Instructor: Trevor Fells
Catamaran Cruising
ASA 114 is provided over 2 days with 1 overnight on a 40 to 45 ft catamaran. Three private cabins are available for 1 or 2 people each.
Instructors: Amy Purves and Vicki Saporta
Private Cabin - 1 person: $1,300
Private Cabin - 2 people: $1,500
If you have the prerequisites (ASA 104) you may earn your 114 certification, otherwise come along to experience catamaran sailing and enjoy the Chesapeake Bay.
You may board the evening before on July 19 after 6 pm or meet at the boat at 9 am on July 20.
Please refer to the full class description here to view prerequisites and requirements.
You may board the evening before on July 21 after 6 pm or meet at the boat at 9 am on July 22.
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