Sea of Cortez Celestial Navigation and Offshore Passagemaking Course (ASA 107/108)

This course combines two very different experiences into a meaningful whole. ASA 107 covers celestial navigation, theory and practice. The skills the sailor builds during this course are put into practical use as one part of the much more broad ASA 108: Offshore Passagemaking.

Students undertaking this course will become familiar and proficient with all steps of planning for an offshore passage that should be undertaken by any prudent sailor. This includes substantial pre-departure homework.

The on-water component of your ASA ...

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San Diego Advanced Sailing Course ASA 105/106

Students completing this course should be able to safely act as skipper and crew of a cruising sailboat about 30 to 50 feet in length. This is a day and nighttime class in coastal and inland water, in any weather. This is a four day course that devotes the first day to Coastal Navigation skills. Thereafter you will head out to the Pacific for night sailing and landfalls at different ports. This is an advanced sailing course. It is ...

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Sea of Cortez Advanced Sailing Course ASA 105/106

Students completing this course should be able to safely act as skipper and crew of a cruising sailboat about 30 to 50 feet in length. This is a day and nighttime class in coastal and inland water, in any weather. This is a four day course that devotes the first day to Coastal Navigation skills. Thereafter you will head out to explore the islands and anchorages in the Sea of Cortez near either Puerto Escondido/Loreto or in the La ...

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Celestial Navigation (ASA 107/117)

The sailor completing this course will be able to apply celestial navigation theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in offshore waters. There is no sailing skills part, and practical application of this sailing knowledge is included in the Offshore Passagemaking (ASA 108). Learn how to use the sky and sextant to accurately determine your position on the chart, and much more. ASA 117 Basic Celestial Navigation Endorsement only: $200/person. Full ASA 107/117 Classroom course $500/person. ...

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Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114) – Sea of Cortez

A two day class covering the piloting, systems, seamanship and safety aspects specific to catamarans 30-50 feet. Upon completion you should be capable of acting as skipper or crew on a cat of this size in coastal waters in moderate conditions. Suitable time is spent on maneuvering with dual engines, anchoring and docking techniques, crew overboard procedures, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and more.

Note: This class is 2 days long to assure you get plenty of helm time. We only use ...

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Bareboat Catamaran Chartering Combo in Sea of Cortez (ASA 104/114)

This is a three day advanced sailing course aboard a cruising catamaran. Students will achieve two ASA Certifications. It is for individuals with cruising experience, who have received ASA 101/103 certification. This course encompasses all the skills and knowledge offered in both ASA 104 and ASA 114 and is combined into one convenient class. You will act as skipper of a 30-50 foot catamaran by day in coastal waters. Successful completion of this class will prepare you to charter ...

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Sea of Cortez Advanced Catamaran Sailing Course (ASA 105/106, 114)

Students completing this course should be able to safely act as skipper and crew of a cruising catamaran about 30 to 50 feet in length. This is a day and nighttime class in coastal and inland water, in any weather. This is a catamaran-specific five day course that devotes the first day to Coastal Navigation skills. Thereafter you will head out to explore the islands and anchorages in the Sea of Cortez near either Puerto Escondido/Loreto or in the ...

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Sea of Cortez 5 Day Intermediate Sailing Course (ASA 103, 104 & 114)

Perfect for students who already have their ASA 101 certification, and are ready to accelerate their sailing instruction. Five days are spent aboard a large catamaran exploring the islands and anchorages in the Sea of Cortez, either near Loreto/Puerto Escondido, or in the La Paz area. In these 5 fun-filled days you will complete Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter and Cruising Catamaran Classes. This educational adventure will prepare you to pursue your sailing dreams.  It’s a Learn-to-Sail Vacation!

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Sea of Cortez Complete Sailing Course (ASA 101, 103, 104 & 114)

Students will start out with a two day Basic Keelboat Class (ASA 101) on a monohull sailboat at Puerto Escondido or near the marina in La Paz. The following five days are aboard a large cruising catamaran, exploring the islands in the Sea of Cortez near PE/Loreto or in the area north of La Paz. In these five fun-filled days you will complete Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter and Cruising Catamaran Classes. This educational adventure will prepare you to ...

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Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101)

This two day course is the perfect introduction to sailing, or a good refresher if your docksiders are a bit dusty. Upon completion you should be comfortable skippering a small boat (up to 30 feet) in light to moderate conditions, in familiar protected waters, during daylight hours. Core sailing concepts are made clear, as well as rules of the road, boat handling and sailing skills, knots, safety standards and more.

Basic Sailing Terminology
Maneuvers and Points of Sail
Navigation Rules
Aids to Navigation
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