ASA 101 departure, return, and secure checkoff
Practice the whole dock-to-dock order, not just the final docking move. This trainer connects weather limits, vessel checks, crew roles, cast-off, fairway control, mooring pickup, go-arounds, first-line choice, and secure closeout into a saved sequence drill and return/secure proof checkoff.
Departure and return sequence drill
Build the order
Click cards into the order you would brief and perform them. The drill grades exact sequence and saves the missed step categories for repair.
Your order
Return and secure checkoff
This checkoff is separate from the sequence game. Save it when the departure, approach, first-line or pendant, go-around, and secure-closeout gates are truly ready for a practice sail.
Saved run review
Research basis
The drill emphasizes official beginner-keelboat outcomes: preparation, crew coordination, leaving and returning safely, mooring or slip handling, close-quarters control, required gear, and weather-warning awareness. Use local instructor judgment for the actual boat and harbor.
American Sailing ASA 101 certification standards PDF US Sailing Basic Keelboat US Sailing course overview NWS safe boating marine forecast guidance USCG federal requirements guideDrill docking mechanicsBuild Sail Day sheetRun go/no-go labBuild practice session