3- Bareboat Cruising ASA 104
Course Code: SAIL-003
Overview:
Ability 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
Duration:
Course outline:
- Cruise Planning
- Systems
- Emergencies
- Seamanship
- Navigation & Weather
Prerequisites:
ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing, ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising, and the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of those Standards, it’s recommended to have a minimum of 80 sailing hours before undertaking Bareboat cursing course.