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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'

 

 

 

 

Basic Sailing to Bareboat Charter Certification (ASA 101,103,104) Learn-N-Cruise

(11 AM Saturday through 1 PM Friday)

Our most popular course!  In just one week in the beautiful San Juan Islands, you can achieve your ASA Bareboat Charter certification and be qualified to charter your own sailboat up to 40 feet in length anywhere in the world.  This week-long learning vacation takes you out in the islands for a wonderful adventure of sailing, exploring and learning.  Your only prerequisites are pre-study and a desire to learn. 

bulletYou'll set sail Saturday afternoon and spend each night anchored in a different one of the many scenic anchorages or quaint island ports found in the San Juan Island Archipelago. 
bulletSpend the week learning how to anchor, navigate, maneuver, trim sails, and skipper a larger sailboat while surrounded by the beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife unique to this part of the world.
bulletWe provide everything, including food (all students share in meal preparation and clean-up duties). All you need to bring are your clothes, sleeping bag and pillow case (pillow provided), and a desire to sail in this unique environment.  Your only added expense is one evening meal ashore, course textbooks, and the cost of ASA certification. 
bulletYour boat will vary in length from 30' to 45', and class size is limited to four students.  This allows for plenty of time for individual instruction and hands-on learning.
bulletYour instructor will cover the entire curriculum for three levels of certification: Basic Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, and Bareboat Charter.  When you return the following Friday, you should have achieved three levels of certification during the week, depending on your preliminary study, skills, and effort. 
bulletNote:  This is a "Non-Smoking" course.
bulletAll-Women option available.  Click here for details.

This unique course is an exceptional value combining an incredible sailing adventure while leaning a lifelong skill.  We've been teaching sailing for over 20 years and know how to do it right.  In fact, most of our new students come to us by referrals.

You won't find a better value anywhere!

Tuition: $1395 (includes food) for week long course.  $1995 (includes food) for 10-day Broughton Islands course.
ASA Certification (optional): $99 ($20 per ASA certification plus $39 ASA-required new student fee with ASA 101)
Prerequisite: Pre-study of sailing terms and principles, and a desire to learn to sail.

Class size is limited so please call or e-mail for availability.  1-800-677-7245 or school@sanjuansailing.com.  If none of these dates fits your schedule please contact us to explore alternate arrangements.

All Learn-n-Cruise courses require a minimum of three students, maximum four students for confirmation.

 

Course Dates:

 

February 28 - March 7, 2010 (Caribbean Option)

March 20 - 26, 2010

March 27 - April 2, 2010

April 3 - 9, 2010

April 10 - 16, 2010

April 17 - 23, 2010

April 24 - 30, 2010

May 1 - 7, 2010

May 8 - 14, 2010

May 15 - 21, 2010

May 22 - 28, 2010

May 29 - June 4, 2010

June 5 - 11, 2010

June 12 - 18, 2010

June 19 - 25, 2010

June 19 - 25, 2010 (All Women Option)

June 26-July 2, 2010

July 3 - 9, 2010

July 10 - 16, 2010

July 10 - 16, 2010  (All Women Option)

July 17 - 23, 2010

August 14 - 20, 2010

August 21 - 27, 2010

August 28 - September 3, 2010

September 4 - 10, 2010

September 11 - 17, 2010

September 18 - 24, 2010  (All Women Option)

September 25 - October 1, 2010

Textbooks (prices include shipping): Sailing Fundamentals, by Gary Jobson ($23, includes shipping) 
Cruising Fundamentals, by Harry Munns ($22, includes shipping)
Optional:  Annapolis Book of Seamanship ($45, includes shipping)

**Please arrive by 11AM on Saturday ready to take your Basic Sailing (ASA 101) written test.  This is the first of three written tests.  Each level of certification has a written exam and a skills exam.  Thorough study of the textbooks, "Sailing Fundamentals" and "Cruising Fundamentals", will prepare you for the course and greatly enhance your learning.  We recommend using the LNC curriculum (link below) as a guide to help streamline your studying.** 

At the end of your learning vacation your boat will return to the San Juan Sailing docks by 1pm on Friday.  Please allow yourself two additional hours to unload, debrief, shower, etc, when planning your transportation home. 

Don't hesitate to contact us at 800-677-7245 or school@sanjuansailing.com to register or if you have additional questions.

(LNC curriculum)                     (packing list)                      (student survey)                    (LNC Preparation Checklist)

 

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