Able to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, multiple-anchor mooring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.
ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising
Ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of ASA 103 Standard.
We recommend a minimum of 80 on-water sailing hours before undertaking ASA 104.
Bareboat Cruising Made Easy Textbook - required to purchase from www.asa.com
This course is a liveaboard and will be run over 3 consecutive days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from June to September.
$1200 +HST 3 days liveaboard/person
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