Captain’s Log: Whale I Never!
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ Crew: Captain Jalil ASA Students: Bhav, Nike, Ben, Glen, and Vicky Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic Keel Boat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), Day 1: Setting Goals This sailing crew jumps aboard Speculation with a wide variety…
Captain’s Log: Tacking Taco Tuesdays
The Basics The boat: Sweet and Salty, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ Crew: Captain JT Quinn ASA Students: Brandon, George, Reena, Michael Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic Keel Boat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), Day 1: A Full First Day This crew wasted no time in starting…
Captain’s Log: Just the Two of Us
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ Crew: Captain Jalil ASA Students: Steve and Tirzah Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic Keel Boat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), Day 1: A watersport transition Steve and Tirzah meet up with Captain Jalil to begin their “Cruising…
Captain’s Log: Bringing It All Together
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ Crew: Captain Jalil and Calypso ASA Students: Mike, Tracey, and Robert Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic Keel Boat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), Day 1: Coming together This sailing crew comes together from all walks of life…
Captain’s Log: Racing Along
The Basics The boat: Sweet and Salty, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ Crew: Captain Trevon ASA Students: Kate, Jeff, Shirley, and Eric Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), ASA 118 (Docking Endorsement) Day 1: Making Plans This crew came aboard Sweet and Salty with a variety of sailing experience! However, Captain Trevon found they all had a few things in common. Everyone wanted to complete their docking endorsement (ASA 118) as well as at least a few other ASA courses by the end of the week. This crew also determined that they would be interested in a trip to St. Croix during their sailing courses. Day 2: Jumping Right In The group took no time to jump right into their sailing adventure! They started off the…
Captain’s Log: A Couple’s Getaway
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2012 Leopard 44 Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Steve & Tirzah Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: The Start of Something New Steve and Tirzah meet Captain Jalil for dinner and they spend the evening sharing…
Captain’s Log: Captain Jalil’s Famous Fare
The Basics The boat: Speculation, a 2021 Leopard 44 Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: David, Adam, and Chris Courses Completed: ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: A Range of Experience Ready and excited to set sail, the crew of sailors…
Captain’s Log: Birthdays Abound!
The Basics The boat: Calypso, a 2018 FP Helia 44’ Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) and first mate Stephanie ASA Students: Todd, Mike, Amir, Kelsey Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Exceeding Expectations Todd, Mike, Amir, and Kelsey arrived aboard the Calypso and were immediately…
Captain’s Log: St. Thomas Exploration
The Basics The boat: Jester, a FP Helia 44’ Crew: Captain Jalil (instructor) ASA Students: Sandy, Chuck, Jon Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: Getting to know the crew Sandy, Chuck, and Jon all eagerly hop aboard the Jester to begin their weeklong journey…
Captain’s Log: From Small Towns to Open Waters
The Basics The boat: Calypso, a 2022 FP Astrea 42’ Crew: Captain Trevon (instructor) ASA Students: Casey, Joe, Julie, and Page Courses Completed: ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran) Day 1: A Taste of Home As a Montanan, Trevon was excited to welcome his fellow Treasure State…