Bareboat Cruising offers the thrill of using your sailing skills, exploring new waters and spending time with friends and family. But before taking off on your own many hours, will need to be spend practicing your skills and preparing for the cruise.

Enjoy the live aboard experience and offshore sailing while earning  your US SAILNG Bareboat Certifiation.

This course is for students who are seeking adventure and fun in the context of a demanding live aboard sail training adventure.  Bareboat cruising focuses on the skills, knowledge and equipment needed for successful offshore cruising.  Students will participate in al aspects of an offshore cruise including provisioning, meal preparation, watch standing, steering, sail handling and cleanup.  This course gives students the hands-on experience necessary for building offshore confidence.

Students will be directly involved in route planning. The objective of any route is to challenge and instruct with out taking unnecessary risks.  Routes and destinations may change due to weather+/safety and seamanship reasons.

The instructor will evaluate the skills of each student while underway.  A passing grade on the written test is required for final certification.

Class Format:

1 Session - 5 dayss
Friday to Tuesday, Wednesday to Sunday, or Monday to Friday
Online Schedule and Registration

Class Size:

Max 5 students

Prerequisite:

Basic Cruising Certification
Coastal Navigation I recommended.

Text:

Bareboat Cruising

Fee:

$805.00 (includes most meals, text and certification)