3 day course to Catalina Island

ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising - 3 Day Course:

This 3-day course is designed for individuals who want to enhance their knowledge to skip a boat during multi-day cruise in coastal waters.

Description:

• Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 38'-45' sailboat during a 3 day cruise to Catalina Island in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions.
• Learn about provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.
• Prerequisite: ASA 101 and ASA 103

• ASA 104 textbook
• Fuel, insurance, and safety gear (including life jackets)
• Dinghy (gas or electric engine)
• Bedding, bath towel, dish/hand towels
• Fully equipped galley with refrigerator, sink, oven, stove, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, glasses, cups and coffee mugs. BBQ outside in the cockpit
• Hot water in the sinks and showers.

• Mooring fees
• Food and Drinks - it's part of the class curriculum to provision the boat

• Itinerary is discussed with the instructor but the usual route is Catalina Island - Two Harbors, Emerald Bay, or Cat Harbor

• All of our instructors are US Coast Guard Licensed and ASA Certified.
• Classes at NAOS are taught aboard the newest and most modern fleet of Beneteau monohulls and Lagoon catamarans.
• At NAOS we are dedicated to top quality instruction. Our ASA 104 classes are limited to no more than 3 to 4 students.