Coastal Cruising

BASIC CRUISING & BAREBOAT CHARTER

Two-Part Bareboat Charter Certification

    Basic Cruising (ASA 103) and Bareboat Charter (ASA 104) are taught on our 37' cruising auxiliary sailboat. This is a four-day liveaboard course. Course fee includes course materials – ASA textbooks, Sailing Fundamentals and Cruising Fundamentals, class notes and ASA Certifications. Students normally sleep aboard our sloop at the marina and anchor out on Saturday night. Lunches included Thursday and Friday and all meals included from Saturday lunch through Sunday lunch.

Course Outline

Day 1: Boat Systems: Battery, Electrical & Engine; Prop Walk, Tacks & Jibs, Docking.

Day 2: Rules of the Road, Sound Signals, Buoys, Lights, VHF, Cruising Tips, Docking, Anchoring, Written Exams.

Day 3: Sail Trim, Crew Overboard Procedures, Reefing, Heaving to, Anchoring, Navigation, Chart Problem.

Day 4: Navigation, Safety Systems, Heavy Weather Sailing, Written Exams.

Students should bring clothing for all weather conditions, sleeping bag, towel, and navigation instruments. (Navigation instruments will be available for purchase.) Meals from Saturday lunch through Sunday lunch are provided onboard.

*Students board boat Wednesday night before course begins.

Course Fee: Four-day live-aboard course, including materials and sleep-aboard: $895. $95 discount for couples (any two people signing up together) off total course fee.

location and schedule

All courses will start at the Ludington Municipal Marina, located at the corner of Loomis and Ferry Streets in downtown Ludington.

2010 Season Schedule: Basic Cruising and Bareboat Charter Courses combined:

Ludington 1: Thurs – Sun, June 24-June 27

Ludington 2: Thurs – Sun, July 8-11

Ludington 3: Mon - Thurs, July 12-15

Ludington 4: Thurs – Sun, July 22-25

Ludington 5: Thurs – Sun, July 29 - August 1

Ludington 6: Thurs – Sun, August 5 - 8

Ludington 6: Thurs – Sun, August 26 - 29

Prerequisite: Basic Keelboat (Qualified sailors may test for this course by passing the Basic Keelboat written test and demonstrating on-the-water proficiency. Cost: $75.)

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