The ASA 101 course, also known as Basic Keelboat Sailing, is designed to teach students the fundamental skills required to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat.

• Helm Commands: Learning the commands used to steer the boat and manage the sails.
• Sail Trim: Knowing how to adjust the sails for different points of sail.
• Points of Sail: Identifying the boat’s direction relative to the wind.
• Buoyage: Recognizing and understanding buoy markers.
• Seamanship and Safety: Learning essential safety procedures and seamanship skills, including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.