ASA Advanced Collection

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A bundle of 6 Official ASA Textbooks - for those interested in becoming an advanced ASA Certified sailor. 

ASA 101, Sailing Made Easy
SAIL magazine calls it “The most comprehensive learn to sail book on shelves today.” American Sailing Association's new full color, richly illustrated, 120-page textbook for its basic keelboat certification (Level 101).

ASA 102, Boat Handling & Sail Trim Made Easy
Learning to sail is one thing ... learning to sail better is the next step. We cover better boat handling and sail trim, including everything from mainsheet and jib sheet trim to backstay adjustment and proper traveler and jib lead position. If better balance, more control, smoother sailing, and faster boat speed are your goals, then this is the book for you.

ASA 103, Coastal Cruising Made Easy
The official manual for ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Course American Sailing Association's new full color, richly illustrated, 176-page textbook for its basic coastal cruising certification (Level 103).

ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising Made Easy
Written for the very popular Bareboat Charter Certification Standard. Bareboat Cruising Made Easy is not just a textbook, it is an all-in-one reference book that includes everything a cruising sailor needs to know, from general planning to technical guidance to sailing advice.

ASA 106, Advanced Cruising & Seamanship
Now for the first time, ASA and North U have collaborated on a book for the advanced sailor looking to make coastal passagemaking voyages part of their sailing experience. This book is packed full of incredible information including sail trimming for upwind and downwind, navigation, weather, safety, and engineering troubleshooting.

ASA 114, Cruising Catamarans Made Easy
The newest official ASA publication is the premier sailing textbook to focus exclusively on how to operate a cruising catamaran. This textbook highlights the unique art of sailing a larger catamaran with its distinctive characteristics and operating systems.