Bareboat Chartering
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Bareboat chartering is taught each winter as part of our Caribbean Regatta. (We also teach Basic Coastal Cruising during the regatta.)
Each course is explained below:
Bareboat Chartering
The third level course at our school is Bareboat Chartering. This course provides you with ASA certification.
Bareboat Chartering will teach you:
- Trip Planning
- Living Afloat
- Weather & Seamanship
- Maintenance Procedures
- Maneuvering & Docking
- Electrical & Water Systems
- Refrigeration & Marine Stoves
- Dinghy Use
- Anchoring
- Course Plotting & GPS
Bareboat Chartering is offered every winter as part of our week-long Caribbean Vacation. This course is taught on a new 40-foot sailboat.
Each course is limited to 5 students.
At the end of this course, you can challenge the Bareboat Chartering ASA Standard. This involves a written test. After passing the test, you will receive a certification seal from the ASA to put into your sailing log book.
Cost & Schedule
Tuition for Bareboat Chartering or Basic Coastal Cruising is $350 per person in addition to the Caribbean Regatta fee.