Ready to step up your skills?
Welcome to the web page for the ASI Advanced Level 1 Class. When you have gained some experience as a rated L1 sailor and you want to fine tune your skills, this is the class for you.
Classes are open to ASI members in good standing with at least an L1 rating. While any rated sailor may take the class, if you are very new to sailing you may get more out of it after a full season as a rated L1 sailor, so that you can firm up your basic sailing skills.
Potential students include capable rated L1 sailors, but also new L1 instructors, L1 racers, L2 students, and L2 or above sailors who would like to refresh or strengthen their basic understanding of sailing concepts. Note that this class does not cover racing rules or tactics, although the material can certainly help a racer improve their results on the racecourse!
Class Description:
The goal of the class is to build on your basic ASI L1 instruction to take you to the next level of sailing skill and confidence. Most importantly, completing the class will help you to better understand why a sailboat behaves the way it does.
The advanced class will provide you with a deeper understanding of how sails work, how to use all the controls on board to better trim sails and balance an Interlake, how to tack and jibe efficiently, and how to fly a spinnaker. You will have ample opportunity to try out what you learn and to ask questions along the way. Weather permitting you will also get a chance to fly a spinnaker.
You can find the class modules and the study guide here (password required).
Each student’s class is conducted at Kent Lake on one day (7-8 hours), roughly half on the dock and half on the water. The cost is $60 for an individual or $40 each for two students taking the class together on the same day. Please pay in advance to the ASI sail secretary and contact the instructor directly for scheduling your class date.
Steve Poulos – Instructor
(email address in the ASI membership directory)