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Sailing School
Welcome to Lynda Marine Sailing School, where we provide comprehensive American Sailing Association (ASA) certified courses for sailors of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, our courses cover a wide range of topics from basic sailing skills to advanced offshore cruising. Our team of experienced and certified instructors are committed to providing the highest level of training, safety and fun. At Lynda Marine Sailing School, we pride ourselves on providing a personalized and hands-on approach to learning the art of sailing, in a safe and enjoyable environment. Join us and take your sailing skills to the next level.
Course location: Hong Kong, Shenzhen
| Course Code | Course Title | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASA 101 | Basic Keelboat Sailing | This course teaches the basic principles of sailing, including terminology, sail trim, points of sail, and crew overboard recovery. Students will learn on a small boat without an engine. | Beginner |
| ASA 103 | Basic Coastal Cruising | In this course, students learn the skills needed to skipper a small sailboat in protected waters. Topics include navigation, anchoring, reefing, and boat handling in heavier winds. | Beginner |
| ASA 104 | Bareboat Cruising | This course prepares students to skipper a bareboat (a boat without a hired captain or crew) in coastal waters. Topics include provisioning, weather forecasting, and advanced sail handling techniques. | Intermediate |
| ASA 105 | Coastal Navigation | In this course, students learn the theory and practice of coastal navigation, including dead reckoning, chart reading, and electronic navigation tools. | Intermediate |
| ASA 106 | Advanced Coastal Cruising | This course builds on the skills learned in ASA 103 and 104, with a focus on advanced navigation, offshore sailing, and heavy weather techniques. | Advanced |
| ASA 107 | Celestial Navigation | In this advanced course, students learn the art of celestial navigation using a sextant and nautical almanac. | Advanced |
| ASA 108 | Offshore Passagemaking | This course prepares students to make offshore passages as a competent crew member or skipper. Topics include voyage planning, watch schedules, and emergency procedures. | Advanced |
| ASA 110 | Basic Small Boat Sailing | This course teaches the basics of sailing on a small boat with a single sail. Students will learn about points of sail, sail trim, and basic boat handling. | Beginner |
| ASA 114 | Cruising Catamaran | In this course, students learn the skills needed to skipper a cruising catamaran in coastal waters. Topics include anchoring, docking, and heavy weather techniques. | Intermediate |
| ASA 118 | Docking Endorsement | This course focuses on the skills needed to safely dock and undock a boat under various conditions, including wind and current. | Intermediate |
| ASA 119 | Marine Weather Endorsement | This course teaches students how to understand and interpret marine weather forecasts, including the use of weather charts and satellite imagery. | Intermediate |
| ASA 120 | Radar Endorsement | In this course, students learn the principles of radar operation and interpretation, including the use of radar for navigation and collision avoidance. | Advanced |
Note: Difficulty level is subjective and may vary depending on the student’s experience and skill level.