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ASA's Sailing Challenge

ASA's Sailing Challenge

Learn To Be A Better Sailor!

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  • Released
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  • July 30, 2016
  • January 9, 2023

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American Sailing Association
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Master sailing fundamentals with interactive modules covering points of sail, wind, sail trim, and maneuvering. Test your skills in a virtual sailing course against the clock.

✓Learn Points of Sail
✓Understand Apparent Wind
✓Master Sail Trim
✓Practice Tacking and Jibing
✓Study Rules of the Road
✓Learn Docking Techniques
✓Virtual Sailing Course
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of ASA's Sailing Challenge. Based on 2.7K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🎓Excellent learning/review tool for sailing
  • 👍Great for reviewing before going out on the water
  • 👍Useful for visualizing sailing concepts
  • 👍Simple and effective
  • 👍Helpful in consolidating sailing knowledge
  • 👍Fun and useful
  • 👍Fantastic for newbies to sailing
  • 👍Breaks monotony of lockdown

Negative things

  • 🐛Trimming Task 2 is Impossible
  • 🔒To limited and some controls overly sensitive
  • 💰Underwhelming, not worth the price
  • 💰All about money, too many in-app purchases
  • 🐛Buggy, crashes frequently
  • 🔒Port and starboard controls are flipped
  • 🔒Limited play, super simple
  • 🔒Boring, not engaging enough
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What's New in ASA's Sailing Challenge

4.1.0

January 9, 2023

Minor bug fixes.

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User reviews

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Limited in scope and repetitive.

Just like the title says. Could be updated with better experiences .
not-payingnot-paying

Fun and informative

ASA has done a good job putting sailing in to an app. Which is how so many people explore their world these days. As I teach people to sail, I’m interested to see if this is helpful for my students. Would love to see them expand the app to include racing and more advanced techniques! The apparent wind lesson could be improved.
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S m TolandS m Toland

Solid practice tool

Must download if you’re abeginner or even a skipper who want to brush up on skills
Ozzy3434Ozzy3434

Best app I have ever used

This app makes me whole. I’ve never been more satisfied. But dolphin functionality is limited. I also wish there was an option for a 70 ft sailboat and stormy weather. A giant evil whale could be a good addition.
don quavius the 2nddon quavius the 2nd

Trimming Task 2 is Impossible

Overall the app can be very helpful to learn points of sail and to start to recognize the ripple of a mainsail and when to trim. The open water maps are sadly quite limited. The British Virgian Islands Tour approaches what my expectations were going in. Even after buying the expansions, I have felt like there is something missing.

Great game and learning tool! Just please ease up the sensitivity on the second Trimming task (100% under 2 minutes). Also, any additional features or maps would be greatly appreciated, as I have seen no visible change in the app for as long as I have owned it. 🙂
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Trimming Task 2 is impossible

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

Port and starboard controls are flipped

Bug

Lessons teach incorrect sail/boat orientation

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Requested Features

8 requests

More practice scenarios and environments

Feature

Ability to choose cockpit view

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Incorporate more sailing elements like jib, spinnaker, waves, weather

Feature

Add sailing terminology lessons

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Include more advanced sailing techniques like man overboard, reefing, etc.

Feature

Implement a first-person view option

Feature

Add sailing race mode

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Provide more free sailing options without waypoints

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FAQ

What does ASA's Sailing Challenge teach?

This app teaches fundamental sailing concepts through six interactive modules. You'll learn about points of sail, apparent wind, sail trim, tacking and jibing maneuvers, rules of the road, and docking techniques. It aims to unlock the mysteries of sailing in a fun and easy-to-use format.

How can I practice what I learn?

After mastering the individual modules, you can put your knowledge to the test in the dedicated Sailing module. Here, you'll sail around a virtual course against the clock, applying all the skills you've acquired to become a better sailor.

Is ASA's Sailing Challenge free to use?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. This means you can access some content for free, with the option to purchase additional modules or features to enhance your learning experience.

What devices is ASA's Sailing Challenge compatible with?

The application is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically the iPhone and iPad. This allows for a portable and accessible learning experience for sailing enthusiasts.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to sail or for existing sailors looking to refine their skills. It combines innovative digital education with ASA's proven teaching methods to create an engaging learning experience for all levels.