Intermediate Coastal Cruising /
Bareboat Chartering Standard (Course #104)

Course description:

We only teach this important, weekend course on the ocean. Classroom instruction simply isn't sufficient to learn the skills necessary to be Bareboat Certified. You need the experiences of tides (except in the Mediterranean region), tide currents (except in the Mediterranean region), freighters, channel markers, buoys, fishing vessels, and so on... You will actually experience these instead of merely talking about them.

A bareboat skipper is responsible for the boat and for the lives of the crew. This is a responsibility we do not take lightly. Bareboat certification is designed for experienced sailors with adequate cruising experience (a requirement of ASA). The Bareboat skipper needs the wisdom to safely handle a large sailing vessel. Our standard includes extensive knowledge of boat systems, maintenance procedures, general boating etiquette, and emergency procedures.

The beauty and splendor of the ocean also brings potential hazards such as coral, rocks, and shoals are an everyday occurrence in many waters. Modern conveniences fail with alarming regularity in this salt-water environment. With proper training and experience, most problems can be turned into minor inconveniences.

This Bareboat Certification course is designed to prepare you to meet these challenges and continue on your journey. Vacation while you learn. Our Bareboat Certification course is taught right here in the enchanting waters of Greece. As situations develop (as they always do) you will learn how to deal with them. No two courses have ever been the same. Your best-made plans will change on a continuing basis. The real trick is learning to deal with problems while continuing to enjoy yourself.

Material:
Cruising Fundamentals by Harry Munns.

In addition to the material of previous courses (101 & 103), we will cover the following topics:

Sail Inventory & Selection	Docking
Advanced Knot Tying	Charter "Check-In" Report
Daily Check List	Advanced Docking Techniques
Under Power, Confined Areas	Going Aloft, Safely
Securing the Boat	De-powering a Sail
Dinghy & Outboards	Tides & Tidal Currents
Over-Board Recovery	Life raft & Emergency Procedures
Emergency Recovery Plans	Foreign Ports & Customs
Boats Tool Inventory	Dealing with Charter Companies
Moorings & Advanced Anchoring	Inclement Weather
Basic Navigation & Charts	The Politics of Skippering
Comprehensive Boat Systems

 

Certification:
Upon successful completion of the theoretical and practical aspect of the course, including proof of at least 50 hours of sailing, you will receive the ASA Bareboat Cruising Certification and acquire the ability to commercially Skipper a sailing yacht.

Also see our advanced sailing course >