5 Day Learn to Sail Vacation – ASA 103, 104, 114

Location

Newport Beach, California

Group Size

Max 4 people

Duration

5 days

This is a 5-day/4-night private live-aboard course

Information about the Course

103 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered keelboat, by day, in moderate wind and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.

104 Overview

In this course, you will learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30′-45′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise, upon inland/coastal waters, in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.

114 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran during a multi-day live aboard cruise upon coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Learn catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.

For a full list of all topics plus knots that will be covered click below.

Full list of 52 Topics - ASA 103

Full list of all 55 topics (knowledge and skills) plus knots - ASA 104

Full List of 57 Topics - ASA 114

Prerequisite – ASA 101

Boat utilized – 2016 Lagoon 400 S2 Catamaran or 2017 Lagoon 450 Catamaran

What’s included –

• ASA 103, 104 and 114 textbooks “Coastal Cruising Made Easy, Bareboat Cruising Made Easy and Cruising Catamarans Made Easy”
• Fuel, insurance, and safety gear (including life jackets)
• High quality bedding (duvet in Fall, Winter and Spring; cotton blanket in Summer) along with fitted sheets and your choice of pillows (exact selection based on availability)
• Comfortable, upgraded mattresses.
• Bath towel, hand towel, beach towel, and dish towels
• Fully equipped galley with refrigerator, sink, oven, stove, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, glasses, cups and coffee mugs. BBQ outside in the cockpit
• Hot water in the sinks and showers.
• Stereo with speakers inside the cabin and outside in the cockpit
• The boat is also stocked with 15 disposable items for your convenience. (Click here for a list)
• Cleaning and washing after your stay.