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(ASA) Charter Sailing Certification

Overview

Get (ASA) Charter Sailing Certification

Get (ASA) Bareboat Charter Sailing Certification on a Learn to Sail Vacation from Sailcaribe’s Sailing School. Cruise and learn to sail around the Spanish Virgin Islands.

Private Yacht Courses

Are you a group of couples, friends, or a family wanting to get your certifications? We call this an entire vessel option two cabin occupancy of a private yacht with an expert captain/ASA instructor. You can book a whole yacht for your group course with up to 4 people sharing two cabins. There are no age restrictions, so bring the kids for a customized learn-to-sail vacation. There is fun for everyone, even if some guests do not want to take the courses. We take time to snorkel, visit the beach, and build a customized itinerary for all aboard. Get your bareboat certification with hands-on experience, fun, and adventure with experienced local instructors. This is a premier learn-to-sail course customized and designed specifically for you. You will get ASA International Bareboat Certified to rent a bareboat charter on your next sailing vacation. ASA courses (take them all together on a weeklong liveaboard course!):

  • ASA 101: Keelboat Sailing
  • ASA 103: Coastal Cruising
  • ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising
  • ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran

Topics covered in all courses

Catamaran Sailing Skills

How to tack, jibe, heave-to, and handle a catamaran.

Weather forecasting

What sources are available and reliable

Safety equipment

Safety equipment – What is required by law and other recommended items essential for safety at sea.

Boat system

Boat systems – Explore electrical systems, water makers- desalinators, generators, air conditioning, and refrigerators.

American Sailing Accreditation

American Sailing Accreditation – International ASA Sailing Certification

Keeping watch

How to be efficient, safe, and with crew best practices aboard

International sailing logistics

How to choose where to go and check in/out

Anchoring

Techniques and equipment

Provisioning and cooking underway

Storage keeping food fresh and eating well

Crew dynamics and responsibilities

Essential communication to meet expectations

Hands-on Learning & Take the Helm

Hands-on Learning & Take the Helm – Operating the vessel with confidence anywhere in any condition

Exploring boat ownership

Cost, maintenance, insurance, etcetera

Personal coaching

Customized sailing skills based on your goals and knowledge

Learn to Sail Vacation

Spanish Virgin Islands Itinerary Premier International ASA Bareboat Chartering Course

Customized hands-on skills are needed to captain a Catamaran with certificates.

ASA: 101/103/104/114

Yacht: 2024 Lagoon 42-46ft

Exceptional Experiences for All Sailors

Our quality and booking guarantee is a commitment to our esteemed students and guests who are solo travelers, couples, friends, and families. You all have similar dreams in common as like-minded sailing explorers. The course and vacation need to meet the minimum following criteria.

  • Get ASA Bareboat Charter Certifications and learn to sail a charter boat.
  • Have a great experience and great value for your money.
  • Learn how to sail and gain the confidence to sail anytime, anywhere.
  • Enjoy this as a learn-to-sail vacation and have the itinerary customized to your goals.
  • Practice sailing and motoring skills, learn sailing theory, and get a feel for the sailing lifestyle.
  • Sleep comfortably on a well-maintained yacht with comfortable amenities.
  • Eat well, enjoy local island culture, and embrace the glorious Virgin Islands.
  • Snorkel, visit the beaches and have some downtime to relax.
  • Meet and learn from a great Captain who is patient, kind, respectful, and an experienced instructor.
  • Have a safe and fun experience.

In short, we want you to have the best sailing vacation of a lifetime, sail away with lifelong memories while achieving your goals, gain the confidence to sail anywhere, and discover why it is never too late to pursue your dreams and learn to sail.
1-4 people.

asa Important Trip Guidelines

Overview

asa Essential Information

Meeting point Safe Harbor Puerto del Rey, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Cancellations More than 60 days before the departure date: the penalties are 25% of the deposit collected plus the cost of any items shipped. The penalties are the total payment collected between 60 days and the end of the trip.

Age 18+

Maximum 4 guests

Activity details

our course

Sailcaribe offers a 7-day Premium ASA Bareboat Cruising Catamaran Course Learn to Sail Vacation with a USCG Captain and American Sailing Instructor.

Certifications

Certifications: ASA 101 Keelboat, 103 Coastal, 104 Bareboat, 114 Catamaran.

what we do

We sail and moor or anchor in the Spanish Virgin Islands’ bays on Vieques and Culebra while learning how to operate the boat on a crew-centered, adaptable itinerary. We want to schedule time for sailing skills, island hopping, snorkeling, and beach time.

What’s Included

7 glorious days sailing

with your USCG Captain/ ASA Sailing Instructor.

Queen bed en-suite cabins

(private bathroom (head) and shower (warm fresh water), bunk, linens, towels)

Fully equipped galley
Course textbooks & certificates upon completing

Course textbooks and certificates upon completing knowledge 100 % skills and 80% exam scores.

What’s NOT Included

Any meals/provisions

Any alcohol/soda/mixers/snacks
you may wish to bring on board.

Optional customary gratuity

A gratuity of 15%-20% of the charter cost.

Flight and taxi transportation

The charterer is responsible for the skipper’s meals.

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ASA Sailing Certification?