Certification
simply means a person has demonstrated a standard of proficiency by passing
both written and on-the-water skills tests. It provides a
means for charter companies to assess a sailor's ability. There are tests
for various levels of sailing from Basic Keelboat to Offshore Passage Making.
The Basic Coastal Cruising and Bareboat
Chartering standards meet the requirements of most chartering situations.
The Basic Keelboat certification is also a recognized
State Safe Boating course. While certification provides a basis for chartering
companies to evaluate a customer's competency, additional requirements may be
necessary due to local conditions. Continued sailing experience is always an
important factor.
Competency tests for experienced sailors who want to charter but do not want
certification are given by individual companies. Sailors can also
challenge the ASA standard at ASA facilities.
The ASA certification standard is the most widely recognized by charter companies
and sailing schools. The staff at Spinnaker Sailing is happy to advise
sailors as to the most suitable way for each sailor to obtain certification.
American Sailing Association Certification
is the ONLY Certification organization approved by the
US Coast Guard Auxilliary
The ASA is an organization that includes sailing
schools, charter companies, sailing instructors and sailors. The ASA
sets competency standards for both sailing knowledge and on-the-water skills
for sailors and instructors.
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