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ASA 105 - Costal Navigation
ASA 105 - Costal Navigation
151 Glen Creek Road NE, Fridley, MN 55432
151 Glen Creek Road NE, Fridley, MN 55432
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays: October 21, October 28, November 4,
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays: October 21, October 28, November 4,
November 11, November 18 - Exam
November 11, November 18 - Exam
This challenging 20-hour classroom course is certified by the American Sailing Association (ASA) and taught by ASA Instructor Evaluator, Captain Joan Gilmore. Gilmore has a master’s degree in adult learning styles and gets excellent reviews from her Coastal Navigation students. You will learn how to navigate using a chart and nautical instruments. You will learn advanced skills, such as lines of position, running fixes, calculating danger bearings, distance off, tides and currents and 3 ways to calculate set and drift. This course is valuable for both power boaters and sailors. Allow for 20+ hours of homework time. Included in course fee: textbook and class materials, training chart, exam, and ASA 105 certification upon successful completion.
Please bring to class: pencil, eraser, calculator, dividers ($15-$25), parallel rulers ($17-$25). See www.weems-plath.com to purchase. Registered students get 30% discount.
This course is a prerequisite, along with ASA 104-Bareboat Chartering, in order to take ASA 106 - Advanced Coastal Cruising.
Questions? Contact Captain Joan at captainjoan@mac.com or 612-871-8101.
Please register by September 15th. $349 per person. Registration Form
ASA 118 - Docking Endorsement
ASA 118 - Docking Endorsement
Taught by Captain Joan Gilmore, Sail Away Sailing School, LLC,
on a 34' Catalina
Taught by Captain Joan Gilmore, Sail Away Sailing School, LLC,
on a 34' Catalina
Location: Bayport, MN on St. Croix River
Dates: August 29-30, Tuesday & Wednesday from 9-5 each day
Learn straight and slip docking. Single-handed docking, backing into a slip. Standing turns. Understand and control the 4 forces on your boat.
Included: Textbook and certification upon successful completion.
NLSC Member price - $579.
To Register contact Captain Joan at captainjoan@mac.com or 612-871-8101
More info: www.SailAwaySailingSchool.com
Travel the entire length of the Keweenaw waterway. Visit deserted Manitou Island. Spend a night in the hidden harbor of Lac LaBelle. Dinghy to historic Fort Wilkins. Hiking or Biking outing. Go down into the historic copper mine. Experience a spectacular sunset on tip of Mr. Brockway. Lots of "free time" sailing with no agendas.
$1,580/person covers everything except your share of the groceries.
$500 deposit by May 1 or upon reservation.
Contact Reeve Hutchinson: 612-805-1938, reeve@crowsnestyachts-mn.com
Explore abandoned Minong copper mine. Visit the Wolf Moose Study camp. Tour the oldest lighthouse on the island. Overnight at Rock Harbor resort. Hike to Lookout Louise and Monument Rock from Duncan Bay. Tour an original fish camp. Moose sightings. Spectacular stargazing.
$1,500/person covers everything except your share of the groceries.
$500 deposit by May 1 or upon reservation.
Anchor near unique rock formations and waterfalls. Visit eagle nesting grounds. Find hidden water falls. Enjoy a shore bonfire. Experience Lake Superior as the Native Americans did. Legendary Canadian Saunas. Two overnights at Isle Royale.
$1,350/person covers everything except your share of the groceries.
$500 deposit by May 1 or upon reservation.
Sailing Saturdays
from Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota
June 17, July 15, August 19
Sailing Saturdays
from Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota
June 17, July 15, August 19
2 boats with 4 sailors each will sail the harbor and surrounding waters, cruising under the famous lift bridge.
Cost is $27.50 per person for 4 hours, plus $5.00 per person per hour after that.
Food and lodging are on your own.
Skippers and first mates must be approved by the Duluth Superior Sailing Association, and skippers should have ASA 103 and should furnish a sailing resume.
Sailing Open House
Sailing Open House
Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club and Sailing School
Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club and Sailing School
Friday, May 26, 4-8 p.m.
Friday, May 26, 4-8 p.m.
Enjoy this opportunity to try sailing an MC racing scow or a comfortable keelboat. Your family and friends are invited to meet our instructors, members and racers.
No reservation necessary, but you may call to reserve a sail time. Sails are every ½ hour from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free event with $5 tax-deductible donation suggested.
Call to reserve your ride time, or sign up at the event.
Contact: Capt. Joan Gilmore 612-871-8101 captainjoan@mac.com
Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club Marina, 4570 Enchanted Point, Shorewood, MN 55384
Wednesday to Wednesday, June 21-28, 2023
Four remaining berths now FREE!
Questions? Contact Jerry Sicard - 612-940-7403 gtsicard@gmail.com
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