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Old 27-07-2016, 05:56   #1
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How necessary is ASA
Here's the deal. I've been sailing since I was a kid, mostly day sailors. About a year ago I finally got a cruiser and I love it. I'm a relatively experienced sailor, I by no means think I have it all figured out. Sailing is an art with a life long learning curve.

My question is this. How necessary are ASA certificates? Although I would love to be able to learn more, ASA is terribly expensive. I have no intention of chartering or making it a business. Is ASA necessary for travel in certain countries (Caribbean mainly)? Has anyone ever had a problem because they didn't have ASA certification?
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