BBC 582 (2/21-23)

Overview:
This course is for sailors who wish to charter boats for multiple days anywhere in the world. Curriculum includes cruise planning, provisioning, anchoring, weather, navigation, boat systems, reefing and heavy weather sailing, safety, emergency procedures and long-distance passage making. You will experience a trip to Santa Cruz Island with overnight stay(s) in one of the island’s anchorages. The course is taught on a 36′ – 50′ yacht.

Goal:
Qualified to bareboat charter 28 ’ – 50’ yachts for multiple days.

Prerequisites:
ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising

Please Note:
We will find all of your partner(s) for all group classes.
If you have not completed the required reading before your arrival, or are not a valid candidate to test out of a given level, we may have to alter your program’s formula. In any case, our goal is to provide the best instruction possible, even if we have to adapt a new game plan.

Pricing:
Course (4 Students Max): Pricing includes 3-day course, Bareboat Cruising Made Easy Text Book, and school insurance.

Postage (for materials if not local):  Determined by your ZIP code

We accept major credit cards only. We do not accept cash.

It is customary to leave a gratuity to your instructor if you enjoyed your ASA certification course.