What does ASA certified mean?
An ASA-Approved Testing Facility is a scientific test lab certified by ASA to conduct softball and/or softball bat testing. A test lab desiring to become ASA-Approved must first submit an application for certification.
How can I learn to sail for free?
9 Ways to Learn to Sail for (Practically) Free
- Two free online courses by NauticEd.
- The Skipper Rank course from NauticEd.
- The Sailing Basics course from Udemy.
- Playing Sailaway - the Sailing Simulator.
- Taking just two sailing lessons.
- Taking a 1-day sailing course.
- Becoming a ship's mate.
- Joining a crew.
Are ASA sailing courses worth it?
“The discount for an ASA certification isn't better than for having experience. Other factors such as location, boat value, etc. have a greater effect on premium.” “There are a number of factors that are included in the “experience discount”. It's primarily a judgment factor the underwriter uses to price a risk.”
What is the ASA 101 test like?
The ASA 101 test is 100 multiple choice questions. Maybe 15-20 match the part indicated on a diagram with the name. Maybe 10 or so look at diagrams of vessels approaching each other select the stand on or give way vessel and then the rule that applies. Some safety and lateral ATON questions.