(A Bareboat Charter is a charter without a hired captain or crew) The goal of many sailors is to have the skills necessary to charter a large sailing vessel with family and friends without having to also hire a professional captain as well. That is the goal of the Bareboat Charter Course.

Course Description
The goal of this course is to prepare the student to Bareboat Charter a 45' to 50' yacht with inboard auxiliary power in moderate to strong wind conditions. This course opens the door to the world of tropical destinations by providing the skills needed to sail larger vessels on extended passages. Bareboat Charter Prep is taught aboard a beautiful 45' Island Packet Cutter named "Symbiosis" with a maximum of 6 students per class. A.S.A. Bareboat Charter Certification is awarded upon successful completion of the written and practical exams.

Course Format
Bareboat Charter Prep consists of one three hour classroom session from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on a Tuesday evening covering navigation and course plotting plus two full days of sailing (Saturday and Sunday) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

Course Includes:

• Bareboat Cruising Textbook • All Course Materials • A.S.A. Bareboat Charter Certification

Topics Include:

• Advanced Sail Trim • Diesel Engine Operation • Motoring • Docking • Anchoring • Fueling

• Cruise Planning • Provisioning • Galley Procedures • Advanced Coastal Navigation • Onboard Electrical System • Onboard Water System

Prerequisite: A.S.A. Coastal Cruising certification or equivalent experience
Price: $525

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