Captain's log

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…