Cruising
Catamaran Learn-N-Cruise
Includes Coastal Navigation (ASA 105) and
Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114)
Prerequisite
For Course:
Bareboat Charter Certification (ASA 104) or equivalent experience.
On this week-long cruise you will explore the San Juan Islands on one of
our swift, stable, spacious catamarans. You will have the opportunity to
achieve both Cruising Catamaran and Coastal Navigation
certification. This class is designed to introduce you to the skills
unique to multihull sailing as well as to further develop your navigation,
piloting, sailing and yacht-handling skills. You will receive
individualized "coaching" tailored to your needs. Topics
covered in this course include: multihull sailing and manuevering,
multihull mooring/docking, fog procedures, advanced sail
trim, the interpretation of bearings, set and drift, calculating current and leeway, and
interpretation of aids to navigation. Bareboat Charter certification or equivalent
experience is a prerequisite.
| Tuition: |
$1495 (including food). |
Spring Special
Reserve your space in an April, May or June
Learn-N-Cruise or weekend
package and receive a manual/automatic inflation Type V, Coast Guard
approved PFD (personal flotation device) - a $129.99 value - when you arrive
for your cruise. |
| ASA Certification (optional): |
$20 per level |
| Prerequisite for ASA Certification: |
Bareboat Charter (ASA 104) Certification or comparable
experience. |
|
Recommended Textbooks (prices include shipping): |
Multihull Fundamentals by Rick White ($20)
Coastal Navigation
& Piloting by Tom Tursi ($66) |
| Optional: Annapolis Book of Seamanship ($45) |
| Optional: Chapman Piloting ($65) |
| Course Dates: |
February 26 - March 4, 2012 (Caribbean
Option)
Please call
or email for additional course dates. 1-800-677-7245 or school@sanjuansailing.com. |
Thorough study of the textbooks will prepare you for the course and
greatly enhance your learning. We recommend using the curricula (links
below) as guides to streamline your studying.
Students meet at San Juan Sailing at 11AM Saturday and return to our docks by
1PM the following Friday. Please allow yourself two additional hours to
unload, debrief, shower, etc when planning your transportation home. Classes run between the end of April and the
beginning of October.
Don't hesitate to contact us at 800-677-7245 or school@sanjuansailing.com to register or if
you have additional questions.
(Cruising
Cat curriculum)
(Coastal
Nav curriculum)
(packing list)
(student survey)
(LNC
Preparation Checklist)
