We've never tried to be the biggest, but we work hard to be the best...

     Rated #1 charter company in the Pacific Northwest & British Columbia!

     Rated #1 charter company in the world for value for your money!

     Rated #1 charter company in the world for customer service!

                                      ~ rated by the readers of "Cruising World" Magazine.

Caribbean Learn-N-Cruise

February 28 - March 7

Advanced L-N-C (ASA 105/106)

Spring Options

Alaska/Inside Passage

Round trip or One-Way

Spring Flowers Flotilla

April 17 - 26

Around-Vancouver-Island Flotilla

 May 22 - June 25

Barkley Sound Flotilla

June 12 - 25

All-Women's Sailing Class

June, July, September

San Juan Islands Flotilla

June 19 - 25

Gulf Islands Flotilla

June 26 - July 2

Desolation Sound Flotilla

September: 14 days or 21 days

 

N 48° 45.433'

W 122° 30.280'

 

 

 

 

     We've never tried to be the biggest, but we work hard to be the best...

     Rated #1 charter company in the Pacific Northwest & British Columbia!

     Rated #1 charter company in the world for value for your money!

     Rated #1 charter company in the world for customer service!

                                      ~ rated by the readers of "Cruising World" Magazine.

 

N 48° 45.433'

W 122° 30.280'

 

 

 

Bareboat Charter Certification (ASA 104) Live-Aboard Weekend Class

(9AM Saturday, overnight to 5PM Sunday)

The goal of this overnight course is for the student to achieve the competency level to be able to skipper a 30 to 40 foot sailboat for a multi-day cruise in a variety of conditions.  It is the minimum level of proficiency required by most charter companies.  Course subjects include chart reading, coastal navigation, proper use and interpretation of buoys, lights and aids to navigation.  Your instruction will also include the operation and maintenance of all boat systems. With a maximum of only 4 students, everyone receives plenty of helm time and hands-on sailing.  And, enjoy the cruising lifestyle anchoring overnight in the San Juan Islands!

There will be both a written and a skills test to complete the course.  Thorough study of your "Cruising Fundamentals" text will prepare you for your course and greatly enhance your learning experience.  The Bareboat Charter (BBC) curriculum (link below) is helpful to follow while reviewing the text and will streamline your studying.

Tuition: $375     

 Special Offer: Purchase the first 3 weekend courses (ASA 101, 103 and 104) together and save over 20%! AND book all 3 courses for the spring (April through June) and receive a FREE type IV PFD.

ASA Certification (optional): $20
Prerequisite: Basic Sailing (ASA 101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103)
Textbooks (price includes shipping): Cruising Fundamentals, by Harry Munns ($22, includes shipping) 
Course Dates (all weekend classes occur on Saturday-Sunday):

April 24-25, 2010

May 1-2, 2010

May 8-9, 2010

May 15-16, 2010

May 22-23, 2010

May 29-30, 2010

June 5-6, 2010

June 19-20, 2010

June 26-27, 2010

Summer and Fall classes are possible.  Please call San Juan Sailing (1-800-677-7245) to be put on a waiting list and we will work to help you achieve your sailing goals.
Please contact San Juan Sailing School at school@sanjuansailing.com or 1-800-677-7245 to register for your course and to confirm course date availability.

**Please bring sleeping bag, pillow case (pillow provided) and food for the weekend.  A full galley, including refrigerator, stove, and barbeque, is available for your use onboard.  If you would like to preboard on Friday, there is an additional $10 fee.  Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance so we have the boat ready for you!  NOTE:  This is a non-smoking course.

(BBC Curriculum)                     (Packing List)                        (Class Preparation Checklist)                      (Student Survey)

 

[Roger and Marlene's Cruising Guide]

Send mail to info@sanjuansailing.com with questions or comments about this web site.

[Roger and Marlene's Cruising Guide]

Send mail to info@sanjuansailing.com with questions or comments about this web site.