ASA Certifications

So, today I finished my final round of classes to become an ASA Certified Instructor for Lisa and SailTime - San Francisco. Yesterday was a presentation on tide books, followed by teaching docking on the boat, followed by an old USCG Six Pack exam (which was pretty tough). Today was a presentation on Mediterranean Mooring (Med Moor), followed by actually doing it on the boat while instructing the students on the process, followd by a 20 min lecture on diesel troubleshooting while pointing at a Volvo Penta. After that, back into the classroom for an exam. I had to get 90% or higher on all exams to maximize my certifications.

As of now, I can teach 101 (Basic Keelboat), 103 (Coastal Navigation), 104 (Bareboat Chartering), and 105 (Advanced Coastal Nav). SailTime sometimes holds these classes in the British Virgin Islands on their "Novice to Captain" trip. Hopefully some Caribbean time will come out of this. I couldn't have done this without the unwavering support of Lisa and Kim. Thanks!

Up next, US Sailing certifications! Yeah!!! All these classes are making it difficult to get business cards printed up...