Coastal Cruising 103

Coastal Cruising is your next step toward sailing independence. This course equips you with the skills needed to handle larger cruising sailboats, navigate confidently in coastal waters, and manage essential onboard systems- including overnights. You’ll learn advanced techniques for anchoring, docking, and trip planning—empowering you to embark on multi-day adventures with confidence. Discover new destinations, broaden your sailing range, and embrace the freedom of the coastal cruising lifestyle.

📘 Pre-Class Preparation

Before class, students are expected to complete reading and homework from the official Coastal Cruising Made Easy textbook. This material lays the foundation for both practical training and the written ASA 103 exam.

🗓️ Course Schedule

• Duration: 2 full days (Saturday & Sunday)

• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

• Location: San Diego Bay, aboard Catalina 28 and Beneteau Oceanis 31

• Class Size: Maximum 4 students per instructor

⛵ What You’ll Learn

• • Sailing and rigging of monohulls up to 35′

  • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems

  • Maneuvering under power and docking
  • Anchoring and mooring techniques

  • Man overboard drills and safety procedures

  • Coastal Navigation

  • Cruising sailboat terminology

  • VHF radio, autopilot, radar, charter plotter operations

  • Rules of the road and emergency protocols

📝 Exams & Certification

• Written Exam: Morning of Day 2

• Practical Exam: Conducted on the water throughout Day 2

Upon successful completion, students earn their ASA 103 Certification, certifying them to skipper cruising sailboats up to 35 feet.

✅ Course Requirements

• Prerequisite: ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat Certification)

• Experience: 24 logged hours as skipper on a 22′–25′ keelboat

💳 Pricing

• Course Fee: $660 

• Certification Package: $69