ASA 104 / 114 combo

Jim A teaching  bareboat cruising ASA 104 (Sat-Sun 10/9-10)

Mary teaching catamaran course ASA 114 (Sat-Sun 10/20-31)

ASA requires 1 over-night at anchor with a rotating watch. All stay aboard that night. Sail planning choices need to include minimum of 1 week of prior weather watch for the forecasts for the days of the course. Look for wind predictions for strength and direction, tide heights, current directions (these do not start and max at the same times). Time of sunrise and sunset matter too. All influence choices of how far the boat can go and when to leave dock each day for 4-5 hr of sailing per day. Nav skills are needed to plan and are used continously during this course. Can take ASA 105 in advance of 104. Since the menu for the 3 days, destination and distance traveled are students choices - these costs are shared by the students. 

After ASA 104, grads can rent boats for independent over-night sailing charters from Afterguard or most any charter company worldwide.  ASA 104 is a guided overnight boating experience and opportunity to go exploring, visit new places and see the world by water.

It's Fun. It's Glamping. Some say its intense. Not sure about that, but there is a lot to this course, so get plenty of rest before the class starts.

ASA114 - Cruising Catamaran - 2days

Learn the difference in nomenclature and operations of managing a twin engine, twin hulled sailing, palacial platform for docking, sailing and anchoring. Sail from our protected base in the center of San Francisco Bay at Treasure Isle Marina.

Must read the ASA 104 study book Bareboat Cruising Made Easy and ASA 114 study book Cruising Catamaran Made Easy. Take the quiz tests in the books prior to arrival for each course. Be prepared to discuss the quiz questions on the way out to the Bay on the first day or the first evening. Advise all who regularly contact you, that you will be unavailable till after class each day. Watch, participate and learn the skills. The skills and knowledge you gain will serve you well for years and many happy sailing days to follow.