On-Water ASA Bareboat Chartering and Cruising Catamaran Course

Combined ASA Bareboat Chartering (104) and Cruising Catamaran (114) Courses

Prerequisite: Basic Sailing (101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (103) or Learn-to-Sail Package (200)

This five-day, four-night, live-aboard course is a must for any skipper or couple who wants to bareboat charter a catamaran in the Caribbean or other exotic destinations.

The course, which is taught onboard the beautiful 43' foot cruising catamaran, Destiny's Desire, emphasizes the similarities and differences between sailing monohull and multihull sailboats, including boat systems and maintenance procedures. In addition, students will learn about trip planning, living afloat, understanding weather, mooring techniques, and advanced seamanship skills.

By the end of this course, graduates will be able to safely act as skipper or crew aboard a 30' to 50' cruising catamaran during daylight hours in coastal waters. Upon passing the written and on-water tests, participants will be awarded both the Bareboat Chartering (104) and Cruising Catamaran (114) Certificates from the American Sailing Association (ASA).

For those experienced skippers or couples who do not meet the prerequisite requirements for ASA certification, a Mariners School certificate of completion may be awarded.

Please contact us at 866-SEA-CAPT for the most up to date information about this course.