Bareboat Cruising 104
Bareboat Cruising is your gateway to full command of a larger-sized cruising sailboat on extended, multi-day voyages. This course develops the leadership, seamanship, and decision-making skills needed to confidently skipper a bareboat charter—whether you’re coastal cruising or island hopping.
Learn to manage all aspects of a trip, from provisioning and crew coordination to advanced navigation, anchoring, route planning, and emergency procedures. ASA 104 gives you the knowledge and confidence to operate independently, unlocking the freedom to explore new destinations.
📘 Pre-Class Preparation
Before class, students are expected to complete reading and homework from the official Bareboat Cruising Made Easy textbook. This material lays the foundation for both practical training and the written ASA 104 exam.
🗓️ Course Schedule
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Duration: 2 full days (Saturday & Sunday)
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Time: 9:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM Day 1 – 9:00 AM – 5:00pm Day 2
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Location: San Diego Bay, aboard Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
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Class Size: Maximum 4 students per instructor
⛵ What You’ll Learn
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- Sailing and rigging of monohulls up to 51′
- Preparation of multi-day trip planning and meal planning
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Advanced mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems
- Maneuvering under power and docking with use of bow thrusters
- Anchoring and mooring techniques of larger vessels using multiple anchors
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Basic and routine maintenance
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Coastal Navigation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Dinghy and tender operations
- Health and Saftey
📝 Exams & Certification
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Written Exam: Morning of Day 2
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Practical Exam: Conducted on the water throughout Day 2
Upon successful completion, students earn their ASA 104 Certification, certifying them to skipper cruising sailboats up to 51 feet.
✅ Course Requirements
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Prerequisite: ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Certification), ASA 103 (Coastal Cruising Certification)
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Experience: 80 logged hours as skipper, including at least one sail on each size group 28′-35′
💳 Pricing
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Course Fee: $760
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Certification Package: $69
