Coastal Cruising – A.S.A. 103

Course Description

Coastal Cruising is an Advanced Sailing Course designed for Basic Keelboat Certified Sailors or those with equivalent experience. The goal of the Coastal Cruising Course is to prepare the student to cruise safely in local and regional waters as skipper or crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat in moderate wind and sea conditions. Chart reading, plotting and coastal navigation skills are stressed during this course. A.S.A. Coastal Cruising Certification is awarded upon successful completion of the written and practical exams which are included.

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Course Format

Coastal Cruising consists of one 3 hour Monday evening classroom session plus two full days of sailing (Saturday and Sunday) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day aboard a beautiful 40 foot Hanse Yacht with a maximum of 6 students per class.

Prerequisite & Cost

Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat Certification Or Equivalent Experienced

Cost:

Price: $695 or $995 with Bareboat Prep Combo (Get 2 Certifications)

Add $100 for Basic Keelboat Certification Exam If Needed

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Course Includes

  • Textbook "Basic Cruising"
  • Dividers
  • Parallel Rules
  • One Nautical Practice Chart
  • All Course Materials
  • A.S.A. Coastal Cruising Certification Exam

Topics Include

  • Advanced Sail Trim
  • Diesel Engine Operation
  • Navigation
  •  G.P.S. Operation
  • V.H.F. Radio Operation
  • Use Of Domestic Equipment
  • Docking/Anchoring
  • Lights At Night
  • Electrical System
Coastal Cruising Course Dates

Section A

MAY 2, 14 & 15

Section B

MAY 2, 21 & 22

Section C

MAY 16, JUNE 4 & 5

Section D

MAY 16, JUNE 25 & 26

Section E

JUNE 27, JULY 9 & 10

Section F

JUNE 27, JULY 23 & 24

Section G

JULY 25, AUG. 20 & 21

Section H

JULY 25, AUG. 27 & 28

Section I

TUESDAY SEPT. 6, 17 & 18

Section J

TUESDAY SEPT. 6, 24 & 25

Section K

OCT. 3, 15 & 16