Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA101) Standard

Updated 01 February 2012

Prerequisites:  None

Description: Demonstrated ability to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat of approximately 20 to 27 feet in length by day in light to moderate winds and sea conditions.  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.

KNOWLEDGE

1. Describe and identify the following sailboat parts and their functions:

Hull	Rudder	Winch
Deck	Standing Rigging	Cleat
Transom	Shroud	Fender
Keel	Spreader	Docklines
Mast	Chainplate	Block
Boom	Headstay / Forestay	Fairlead
Gooseneck	Backstay	Cockpit
Bow	Stanchion	Cabin
Stern	Lifeline
Helm / Tiller /Wheel	Pulpit

Mainsail	Batten Pocket	Cunningham
Jib / Genoa	Bolt Rope	Traveler
Tack	Running Rigging	Hank
Head	Halyard	Boom Topping Lift
Clew	Mainsheet	Telltale
Luff	Jibsheets	Roller Furler
Foot	Boom Vang	Shackle
Leech	Outhaul
Batten	Downhaul

Port	Draft	Ahead
Starboard	Freeboard	Astern
Forward	Skipper	Abeam
Aft	Helmsman	Windward
Beam	Crew	Leeward
Heel	Weather helm

No-Sail Zone	Closed Hauled	Sailing-by-the-Lee
In Irons	Close Reach	Stand-on
Luffing	Beam Reach	Give-way
Head-to-Wind	Broad Reach	Tacking
Port Tack	Run	Jibing
Starboard Tack

5. Explain and utilize correctly the following helm commands and crew responses: 

‘Heading Up’
‘Bearing Away’
‘Ready About’ ----- ‘Ready’ ----- ‘Helms a-Lee’ (or ‘Coming About’ or ‘Tacking’)
‘Prepare to Jibe’ ----- ‘Ready’ ----- ‘Jibe-Ho’ (or ‘Jibing’)

6. Apply Rule 5 (Look-out) from the publication Navigation Rules, International - Inland.

For items 7 through 12, describe and use diagrams to apply the Navigation Rules. Identify the “stand-on” and ‘give-way” vessel in each situation.

7. Sailing vessels with the wind on different sides (starboard / port), Rule 12(a)(i)
   
   
8. Sailing vessels with the wind on same side (leeward / windward), Rule 12(a)(ii)
   
   
9. Sailing vessel on port tack cannot determine windward sailing vessel’s tack, Rule 12(a)(iii)
   
   
10. Overtaking (Rule 13)
    
    
11. Power-driven vessels approaching each other head-on (Rule 14)
    
    
12. Power-driven vessel with another power-driven vessel on starboard side (Rule 15)

13. Describe appropriate actions to be taken when sailing in the vicinity of commercial traffic, including responding to a danger signal.
    
    
14. List the federally required equipment for a recreational sailboat of 25-feet in length.
    
    
15. Identify the location and color of navigation lights used by a recreational vessel of 25-feet in length.
    
    
16. Describe the purpose of a Float Plan, give examples of information contained therein and to whom it should be submitted.
    
    
17. Identify and state the purpose of lateral aids to navigation by color, shape & numbering, including preferred channel markers.
    
    
18. Identify safe water, information and regulatory markers.
    
    
19. Describe when and to whom boating accidents must be reported.
    
    
20. State the federal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for vessel operation.
    
    

SKILLS

Describe the purpose of, and construct without assistance in a timely manner, each of the following knots and hitches:

21. Figure-8 Knot
22. Square (Reef) Knot
23. Clove Hitch
24. Round Turn & 2 Half Hitches
25. Cleat Hitch
26. Bowline
    
    
27. Demonstrate the proper use of a lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD).

Rig/hoist/set sails safely and correctly to obtain proper sail trim using the following lines and controls, if available on the practice vessel

28. Halyards and/or furling devices
29. Downhaul or Cunningham
30. Outhaul
31. Boom Vang
32. Mainsheet
33. Jibsheets
34. Winches
35. Traveler
36. Lower/furl/stow sails and coil/flake/stow lines properly

Without coaching or assistance from the instructor, verbalize appropriate commands and demonstrate competence, safety and good seamanship in the role of Skipper / Helmsman during the maneuvers listed in items 37 - 50.  Honor all aids to navigation and use properly the basic Navigation Rules.  Ensure sails are trimmed correctly and the vessel is in control at all times.

37. Depart dock or mooring fully ready to get underway safely
38. Select and maintain a given tack and course
39. Demonstrate how to get out of “irons”
40. Head Up
41. Bear Away
42. Sail Close Hauled
43. Sail on a Close Reach
44. Sail on a Beam Reach
45. Sail on a Broad Reach
46. Sail on a Run
47. Tack
48. Jibe
49. Return to dock or mooring
50. Secure vessel, using appropriate mooring/dock lines, fenders, etc.
    
    
51. As crew, give appropriate verbal responses and perform correct actions during the maneuvers listed in items 37 through 50.
    
    
52. Describe and demonstrate the correct actions to be taken while under sail from the time a person falls overboard until safely recovered.

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