ASA 101 Skipper Trainer Minimums Go/no-go Sail day Weather Vessel Float plan Briefing Readiness Plan Resources

ASA 101 personal operating limits

Build a saved skipper limits card before a practice sail. ASA 101 beginners should plan for light-to-moderate conditions, checked vessel gear, briefed crew, protected routes, and a conservative return margin.

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Limit statusnot built
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Storageasa101.personalMinimums.v1

Build the limit card

Required gates

route limits return forecast first
Wind12/18
Reserve60m
Gates0/0

Saved limits card

Pressure-test the card

This game asks whether a proposed sail is inside your saved limits, needs modification, needs a fix-first action, or should stay docked.

Research basis

The defaults are intentionally conservative for beginner training. Use local instructor judgment, local regulations, your boat, and actual conditions before every sail.

US Sailing Basic Keelboat NWS safe boating marine forecast guidance NWS Marine Weather Services USCG federal recreational boat requirements

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