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Bareboat Chartering (BBC - ASA 104)

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  • Basic Coastal Cruising - ASA 103
  • Completion of the Basic Coastal Cruising practice exercises

Description

Learn additional requirements for coastal cruising of auxiliary sailing yachts during daylight hours and earn Bareboat Chartering Certification. Subjects include cruise planning, living aboard, basic weather forecasting, Rules of the Road, boating etiquette, safety equipment, chart reading and use, extensive practice of on board skills, and much more.

Students successfully completing this course can receive ASA 104 certification and will have the skills necessary to independently coastal cruise boats in our Gold Fleet. You will live aboard during the course.

Texts and materials provided include Cruising Fundamentals by Harry Munns.

Review the complete ASA course description with a knowledge and skills list.

What Boats are Used

In this class, you will sail a Gold Fleet boat.

When You Complete this Course

After successfully completing and passing the Bareboat Chartering course, you will be authorized to sail anywhere on the Bay (east of the Golden Gate Bridge) or Delta.

You may also begin checking out on the larger size boats as your experience increases.

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Last modified on: Wednesday September 01 2010