Certification
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising
Take your sailing to the next level with ASA 106.
Sail Faster: Master High-Performance Racing Techniques
Whether you dream of racing regattas or simply want to get more speed from your sails, learn the techniques that separate fast sailors from the pack.
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5-7 days
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Racing & Speed
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Is Performance Right for You?
Find out if this course matches your experience level and goals.
Perfect For
- Experienced sailors wanting to unlock more boat speed
- Aspiring racing crew looking to join regattas
- Cruisers seeking better sail trim and efficiency
- Club racers wanting to level up competitive skills
- Sailors preparing for offshore racing or regattas
- Those who love the thrill of sailing at the edge
Prerequisites
ASA 101 or equivalent sailing experience is required. You should be comfortable with basic boat handling, sail changes, and helming in varying conditions. Prior racing experience is NOT required - we start with fundamentals and build up. This is about learning to sail faster, not just racing.
What You'll Achieve
- Advanced sail trim for maximum speed
- Spinnaker handling and asymmetric flying
- Racing starts, tactics, and mark rounding
- Crew coordination and communication protocols
- Weather reading for competitive advantage
What You'll Learn
Our performance sailing program combines the thrill of speed with technical precision. You will learn the techniques used by professional racing crews - from optimal sail shape to tactical decision-making. Whether your goal is racing regattas or simply sailing faster, these skills will transform how you sail.
Understanding apparent wind and how speed creates more speed
Telltale reading and optimal angle of attack
Jib lead and traveler positioning for different points of sail
Mast bend, backstay tension, and sail shape control
Heel angle management for maximum speed
Weight distribution and crew movement
Upwind VMG optimization (point vs. foot)
Downwind angles and reaching for speed
Spinnaker packing, rigging, and pre-flight checks
Symmetrical spinnaker hoists and douses
Asymmetrical (gennaker) flying techniques
Gybing under spinnaker - smooth and controlled
Pole work and guy/sheet management
Emergency recovery: wraps, hourglasses, and broaches
Crew positions and choreography
Light air vs. heavy air techniques
Pre-race preparation: wind readings, line bias, strategy
Starting techniques: timing, acceleration, position
Windward mark approach and rounding tactics
Layline judgment and covering strategies
Leeward mark tactics and inside overlap rules
Match racing principles and defense/offense
Rules of racing: port/starboard, windward/leeward, room at marks
Protest procedures and sportsmanship
All certifications issued by the American Sailing Association (ASA)
A Day in the Life
Performance courses are hands-on and intensive. Expect to be on the water most of the day, practicing maneuvers until they become second nature. The thrill of speed makes every rep worth it.
| Time | Activity | What You'll Learn | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Morning weather briefing | Analyze conditions for optimal training | Academic |
| 08:30 | Rig tuning and setup | Optimize sails for the day's conditions | Active |
| 09:30 | Upwind drills | Perfect pointing, tacking, and sail trim | High Focus |
| 11:00 | Spinnaker practice | Hoists, gybes, and douses until smooth | Active |
| 12:30 | Lunch break on the water | Refuel while reviewing morning performance | Social |
| 13:30 | Practice race starts | Nail timing, positioning, and acceleration | High Focus |
| 15:00 | Short course racing | Apply tactics in competitive scenarios | Active |
| 17:00 | Video debrief ashore | Analyze footage, identify improvements | Academic |
| 18:30 | Boat care and rig inspection | Maintain equipment to racing standards | Zen |
| 19:30 | Crew dinner and tactics talk | Bond with your team over sailing stories | Social |
07:30Morning weather briefing
Analyze conditions for optimal training
Academic08:30Rig tuning and setup
Optimize sails for the day's conditions
Active09:30Upwind drills
Perfect pointing, tacking, and sail trim
High Focus11:00Spinnaker practice
Hoists, gybes, and douses until smooth
Active12:30Lunch break on the water
Refuel while reviewing morning performance
Social13:30Practice race starts
Nail timing, positioning, and acceleration
High Focus15:00Short course racing
Apply tactics in competitive scenarios
Active17:00Video debrief ashore
Analyze footage, identify improvements
Academic18:30Boat care and rig inspection
Maintain equipment to racing standards
Zen19:30Crew dinner and tactics talk
Bond with your team over sailing stories
SocialZen
Academic
Active
Social
High Focus
Celebration
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Ready to Sail Faster?
Performance sailing transforms how you experience the water. Learn to harness every gust, optimize every tack, and feel the rush of a boat at full power.
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