Unlock the world of independent bareboat cruising adventures!

Duration

• 3-Days
• 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pre-Requisite Courses

ASA 101: Basic Keelboard Sailing
ASA 103: Basic Coastal Cruising

Course Description

ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising is an advanced sailing course designed for those seeking to expand their sailing expertise and gain the skills required to charter and command a bareboat independently. Building upon the knowledge acquired in ASA 101 and ASA 103, this course delves into the intricacies of cruising navigation, boat systems, and provisioning for extended trips. Students will learn advanced sail handling techniques, such as heavy weather sailing and anchoring in challenging conditions, as well as how to manage crew responsibilities effectively. ASA 104 is the key to unlocking the world of independent bareboat cruising adventures and is an essential step for sailors aspiring to navigate coastal and offshore waters with self-reliance and expertise.

All course materials are provided including ASA 104 book and study guide. It is recommended to review your book prior to attending class.

By the completion of the course, students will have:

• Learned how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30′-45′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions.
• Learned about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.

Benefits of ASA Training from SunRise Sail

ASA CERTIFIED TRAINING

SunRise Sail is proud to be an ASA Certified Training Facility offering Learn to Sail and Advanced Sailing courses through our local US Coast Guard Licensed Captains, ASA Certified training instructors and facilities.

SAFETY-FIRST EDUCATION

When you join the American Sailing Association, or work with an ASA certified sailing school, you know you’re learning to how to sail and getting the most rigorous, safety-first education and the best sailing instruction available.

FOCUSED ON YOU

Our Private Lesson prices are the same as other schools multi-student classes where the focus is on getting the entire class though the course as opposed to focusing on you, one on one, at your pace, not the other students in the class.

GUARANTEED CERTIFICATION

In the event a student doesn’t pass our ASA 101 course within the scheduled course completion date, we will provide additional instruction until you have passed the course and certified, at no cost to you.