PARKING::

Cars can be parked at several county parking lots located around the marina. Be sure to check rules and fees prior to your departure to avoid being ticketed.

BOAT GALLEY::

The galleys are fully equipped with dishes, flatware, pots and pans, coffee maker and kitchen utensils. You will need to supply all your consumables, including paper goods, trash bags, and condiments. Propane cartridges for the barbecue may be purchased at West Marine, hardware stores, or sporting goods stores in the Marina. They are also available at Catalina Island. Please remember if you use galley equipment, it must be washed and put away. Stove and barbecue must be wiped clean.

BEDDING & LINENSS:

These are not included in your charter. However, they are available from Blue Pacific Yachting. Linen packages cost $75 per person and include a blanket, sheets, a pillow & pillow case, bath and kitchen towels. You may opt to bring your own linens and sleeping bags are highly recommended.

Bedding & Linens:

These are not included in your ASA 104 class; however, they are available from Blue Pacific Yachting. Linen packages cost $75 per person and include a blanket, sheets, pillow, pillow case and towel.

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.

SEA GEAR TO BRING ALONG:

All of our boats are equipped with PFDs (life jackets) and other safety equipment required for charter. We do, however, highly recommend bringing the following: flashlight(s), sailing gloves, sailing knife, portable GPS, inflatable vest, such as SOSPENDERS available from West Marine, hat, sunglasses and sun block, portable VHF, and cell phone.

AT THE END OF YOUR CHARTER:

• Complete the BLUE PACIFIC YACHTING TRIP LOG.
• Complete all the tasks on the After Charter Check Sheet given to you the day of your charter at check-out in order to avoid after charter fees. PLEASE LEAVE THE BOAT AS CLEAN AS YOU FOUND IT.
• Please return all keys, parking passes and cards to our Blue Pacific Yachting representative during your check-in or take them back to our office at 4519 Admiralty Way, Suite C Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Re-scheduling CHARTERS:

Charters are considered booked when 50% deposit is received. After that point you have limited opportunities to re-schedule or cancel your charter booking. There are situations where weather or a mechanical/service issue on the vessel require a reschedule from the BPY end. Otherwise, options are as noted below. Full BPY Terms and Conditions [PDF] »

CHARTER DEPOSIT & BALANCE:

• 50% Non-refundable deposit to hold dates
• Balance due 30 days before the start of the charter and is non-refundable
• If you are more than 7 days from the start date of your charter, you can reschedule for a 20% rescheduling fee (of the full charter amount) and book dates up to a year from your original charter start date
• No refunds or rescheduling within 7 days of the charter start date

REFUELING AFTER YOUR CHARTER:

You are not required to re-fuel after a day-sail.

If your charter is a ‘multi-day charter”, you are responsible for re-fueling the boat upon your return to Marina del Rey.The Marina del Rey Fuel Dock phone number is (310) 574-4443.

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS:

We strive to keep all equipment on our boats in excellent condition. Should you discover a problem please notify Blue Pacific Yachting immediately. Please note: If there is a major mechanical problem we will do our best to get you under way within 24 hours. Equipment failure, from time to time, can cause your selected boat to be unavailable. In such event we will notify you as soon as possible and you will be given the option to select another boat or reschedule. Under no circumstances will there be a credit for any mechanical failures on items such as coffee makers, tvs, dvd players, stereos, or electronic instruments.
No Smoking and no Pets are Allowed on Boats at Any Time.

NO FIREARMS OR DRUGS:

The US Coast Guard and Blue Pacific Yachting has adopted a zero tolerance policy and the US Coast Guard may board any vessel suspected to have firearms or any illegal substances aboard. Failure to comply could result in severe legal action.

In this full-day class, the instructor will go over the different types of docking. You will learn how to handle breeze, currents and the different techniques to land safely on a mid-sized cruising boat.

You will receive plenty of hands-on experience pulling into a slip, landing on a long dock and approaching a mooring from different directions and conditions. 

PRE-REQUISITE: ASA 101 or equivalent

*Includes $50 credit towards future bareboat charter. Must be redeemed within 60 days of completion of ASA 118 course.

Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian

_{ASA 118 Certification} will be earned by the student demonstrating knowledge and skill in the following:

• Ability to name the forces that act on a boat during docking maneuvers.
• Communication with crew members.
• Proper use of docking lines.
• Docking and undocking in a variety of slips.
• Ability to learn and assess conditions and potential hazards.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Includes $50 credit towards future bareboat charter. Must be redeemed within 60 days of completion of ASA 118 course.

Prerequisite: ASA 101, 103, 104

Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Class Highlights:

• Earn ASA 114 Certification for chartering a catamaran
• Leaves from Marina del Rey
• Approximately 8 hours
• Catamaran handling under sail, and how it differs from mono-hulls
• Learn docking and maneuvering with twin engines.
• A heavy weather discussion on the differences of multihull heavy weather sailing.
• Identify and describe hardware/terms typical to a cruising catamaran.
• Advantages and disadvantages to operating a multihull sailboat.
• Differences in ships systems between multihulls and mono-hulls, including common mechanical maintenance.
• ASA Text Book, Cruising Catamarans Made Easy sold separately

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Includes 1 complimentary confidence sail with an ASA instructor post successful completion of your ASA 114 course. Confidence sails – Head out on the water and practice your skills with an ASA instructor on board. Must schedule your charter within the next 60 days in order to redeem a complimentary extended checkout. Additional confidence sails can be purchased.

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 to operate: an inverter for 110V power, multiple battery banks, electric refrigeration, hot and cold running water with multiple water tanks, a propane stove with an oven and a solenoid, a propane BBQ, and a complete head system with holding tank, tank watch and macerator.

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 Saturday – Monday.

Prerequisite: ASA 101 & ASA 103

Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Class Highlights:

• Taught by a professional, licensed & certified instructor
• Three full days on the water
• ASA Text Book, Coastal Cruising Made Easy sold separately
• ASA-103 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

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Includes 1 complimentary extended on-the-water checkout on your first bareboat charter ($250 value). Must schedule your charter within the next 60 days in order to redeem a complimentary extended checkout. 3 days/ 2nights of class/water time.

important:

Please purchase and read the book Bareboat Cruising Made Easy by American Sailing. Books may be purchased from Blue Pacific Yachting, ASA, West Marine, Amazon.com, and other resources.

A minimum of 4 students is required to run this class. Smaller classes are possible with higher, per-person tuition. Cancellation/postponement may be necessary for under-subscribed classes.