Class Dates:
May 7-9, May 14-16, May 21-23, May 28-30
June 4-6, June 11-13, June 18-20, June 25-27
July 9-11, July 16-18, July 23-25, July 30-August 1
August 6-8, August 13-15, August 20-22, August 27-29
Sept. 3-5, Sept. 10-12, Sept. 17-19, Sept. 24-26
October 1-3, October 8-10, October 15-17
Please select a class date you want from the list above or visit our schedule page to see all sailing classes.
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After you select the class date you want, please contact Captainmike@delmarvasailingschool.com or 410-810-4230 to confirm availability. Once we confirm availability you can sign up and pay with a credit card or by check.
Class Description:
ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Class: 3 Day all on-the-water live aboard program where students learn the duties of skipper and crew as they sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 39′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland waters in moderate to heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about how to perform cruise planning, provisioning, use of boat systems, use of an auxiliary engine, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking procedures, emergency operations, weather, and more.
ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Class Goals:
- Help students master the remaining knowledge the student needs after taking ASA101 and ASA103 to be able to charter and/or own their own sailboat and cruise safely and efficiently.
- Allow students to demonstrate this mastery by students taking turns being captain so they can show they can properly and safely handle a 39′ sailboat.
Itinerary Day One- Students make a detailed navigation plan using paper and pencil chart methods and use of chart plotter. During day one, the instructor will be in command of the sailboat and go over the engine, mechanical, electrical systems, and sail plan to familiarize the students with the boat for when they have their turn as captain.
Itinerary Days Two and Three- Students make navigation plans to the next destinations and take turns being captain and crew. This is typically a time of great learning on the part of students as they demonstrate their ability to control crew and boat safely to destinations like Annapolis, Galesville, Herrington Harbor, St. Michaels, Bodkin Creek, and others.
The times when the students act as captain are unique opportunities for the student to experience what is is like to be a sailboat captain without any negative consequences. It is not a pass fail evaluation but instead is a time for the students to discover their strengths and weaknesses without consequence so they can improve. The instructor will act as crew when the student captains are in charge, and only intercede if the vessel is in peril, or if a teaching moment is needed to add to student knowledge.
All ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Students receive our internally developed Captain In You ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Guide which has proven effective in helping students quickly and easily learn the course material and earn ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Certification. Topics include the following:
- How to use the Chart plotter and other electronics.
- How to use Ground Tackle.
- Learning major engine parts.
- Learning about standing and running rigging.
- How to check fuel levels.
- Filling water tanks.
- Checking batteries and electrical systems.
- Learning about navigation lights.
- Bilge operation.
- Checking through hulls and seacocks.
- Learning about deck hardware.
- How to check the oil.
- How to inspect frayed belts.
- How to start and stop a diesel engine.
- How to inspect the raw water strainer.
- How to use the emergency tiller.
- Use of VHF radio.
- Operation of the gimbaled galley stove.
- Connection and disconnection of power cables.
- Learning the effect of prop walk on stern direction.
- Learn how to use dock and spring lines.
- Learning about multiple anchor methods.
- Demonstrate use of sail controls including halyards, sheets, traveler, boom vang, outhaul, use of jibe preventer.
- Learn to plan a coastal passage from origin to destination including plotting courses, distances, and waypoints.
- Check marine weather forecasts.
- Determine predicted depths using chart data and tide tables.
- Pilot a sailboat into an unfamiliar harbor or anchorage.
Teaching Vessels:
Our ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Class is taught on one of our two 39-foot Pearson sloops named ‘Gallivant’ or ‘Invictus’.
Class size:
3-4 typically with a maximum of five students allowed.
Prerequisites:
ASA101, and ASA103.
Facilities:
- Upon arrival, students can hang out at Haven Harbour South Marina, and have dinner at one of the two restaurants, visit the Haven Harbour South store and boat chandlery, go for a swim in the pool, ride bikes that are available for free, or relax on the white sand beach.
- Super clean bathrooms and showers are available 24 hours/day.
- Free Parking. Please see the Location page for more information on Haven Harbour Marina South.
Price includes the following:
- ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Made Easy Textbook.
- Captain In You ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Study Guide.
- ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Certification.
- Sleep on board for free every night of the class and the evening before the class begins so no hotels are needed.
- Includes all on board breakfast and lunches.
- All slip and mooring fees and other boat costs.
- After completing our ASA104 Bareboat Cruising Class, students qualify for the “International Proficiency Certificate” through the ASA website.
- Students can bring their own Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or use one of the boats Type V PFDs with tethers for free.
- Meets requirements for ICC International Certification of Competence. ICC International Certificate of Compliance
