Catalina Island Sailing – ASA 104
This 3-day ASA 104 class to Catalina Island provides a unique opportunity to combine the ASA 104 class with a beautiful cruise to Catalina. Gain sailing experience, gain confidence, and get the ASA 104 Certificate.
Class Length3 DaysStudents3-6PrerequisitesASA 101, 103Location(s)Catalina Island, Marina del Rey, Santa Monica Bay
Covers ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
Curriculum includes: Provisioning, trip planning, navigation, anchoring, mooring, boat systems and their operation. Successful completion of the course equips students with the knowledge to take boats on multi-day trips to many wonderful destinations.
Learn on a boat you would be proud to own! Enjoy one of our privately-owned, meticulously maintained boats. Your boat will have electronics, a diesel engine, a hard-bottom (RIB) inflatable dinghy with an outboard motor, a roller furling genoa, rope-clutches, self-tailing winches, and an electric windlass to retrieve the anchor.
You will learn the skills to plan a cruise and operate a large cruising sailboat. On completion of this course and written test, you will receive the ASA Bareboat Cruising Certificate. Added to your other sailing experience, this ASA Certificate will allow you to charter and captain your own boat somewhere in the world. Among the many things you will learn are cruise planning, provisioning, and the systems of the boat which include: multiple battery banks and an inverter for 110V power, electric refrigeration, hot and cold running water with multiple water tanks, a propane stove with an oven and safety solenoid, a propane BBQ, and a complete waste system with holding tank.
Acquire confidence through our 100% hands-on training program: You will provision the boat, calculate the compass courses, use the electronics (GPS, chart plotter, depth sounder. knot meter, Autopilot) to navigate to your destination, steer the boat, trim the sails, learn to use and care for the roller furling genoa, stand a watch, set an anchor, pick up a mooring, tow and use the dinghy and outboard, and learn to trouble-shoot the boat systems. Your Instructor will discuss night sailing, heavy weather, emergencies at sea, and attempt to pass on to you years of local cruising knowledge.
The class is typically scheduled Friday – Sunday.
Prerequisite: ASA 101 & ASA 103
- Taught by a professional, licensed & certified instructor
- Three full days on the water
- ASA Text Book, “Bareboat Cruising Made Easy” sold separately.
- ASA-104 Certification
- Internationally recognized certification
- Advanced training in systems and boat handling
- US Coast Guard equipped cruising sailboat
- Skills and knowledge training that will last a lifetime
Price: $1,325/person
Including all taxes and fees*
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Details, Terms and Conditions – Please Read
Arrival Time is 9:00am
Public lot on the corner of Admiralty Way and Bali Way. Entrance to the lot is on Bali Way. Please purchase a day ticket and display on the dashboard.
COME PREPARED
It is required that you purchase and review the course materials prior to the start of your class. This will greatly enhance your experience and confidence once you are onboard the boats. You will be expected to complete a written exam in addition to the onboard skills test while onboard. It is highly recommended you complete the practice tests in the course materials to best prepare you for the journey ahead.
You can purchase the ASA Course Materials here: https://store.americansailing.com/
NO HASSLES
A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, and tuition will be paid in full prior to the beginning of class. BPY will charge the balance to the credit card on file 30 days prior to the first day of your scheduled class, or you can pay the balance online.
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If you book online, a 6% fee will be added by the third-party provider of this reservation service. This fee is not collected by BPY, and is non-refundable. Prices are subject to change without notice.
BECAUSE STUFF HAPPENS
Please understand that your change/rescheduling affects all other enrolled students, some of whom may have already purchased airfare, hotel accommodations, and taken time off work to attend this class. Your changes also affect your instructor’s schedule, as well as boat scheduling, having made the boat unavailable for charter during the scheduled class time.
If you must reschedule, you can request alternate dates up to 30 days before the start of your scheduled class, with a 10% rescheduling fee, allowing you to book another date up to one year from your original class start date. There are no refunds offered if you cancel within 30 days of your class.
BEST WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY… BUT
While Southern California enjoys some of the fairest and most consistently good weather in the USA, we will on rare occasions have to postpone a class due to inclement weather (typically a Small Craft Advisory). This decision is made at the discretion of the sailing instructor and management of BPY. If a decision to postpone a class is made, it is done so with the safety and comfort of of our clients in mind. If foul weather is forecast we urge you to contact us for an update.
SUGGESTED CLOTHING
Deck shoes with white soles and a warm jacket are essential year round. Casual comfortable sports clothing is recommended – layers are the way to go. Please pack all personal gear in a soft case or duffle bag, and remember that boats have very limited storage space.
No hard suitcases are permitted on the boats.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
These items are highly recommended. They are not required for the classes, but will make your sailing experience more comfortable and/or interesting: flashlight, sailing gloves, sailing knife, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), hat, sunglasses and sun block, portable VHF, and cell phone.
