7 Day Learn to Sail Vacation ASA 101, 103 & 104 2 Person

101 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.

103 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered keelboat, by day, in moderate wind and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.

104 Overview

In this course, you will learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30′-45′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise, upon inland/coastal waters, in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.

Prerequisite – none

Boat utilized and description – 2017/2019 Beneteau 38.1 or 2016/2019 Beneteau 41.1

This is an attractive 38 or 41 foot sailing yacht with 3 cabins and 1 bathroom.  This is a top of the line cruising model with all of the comforts and features to make learning fun and safe.  Features include: Roller furling sails, dodger and bimini, anchor windlass, autopilot, radar, GPS, and color chartplotter.

Boat location – Balboa Marina, Newport Beach, CA

The boat will be docked at the Balboa Marina where our office is located.  This marina has some of the best facilities and is one of the best destinations in Southern California.  This is also where the boat will be docked for the beginning portion of your overnight stay, prior to departing for Catalina.  Some of the features that make this a great location are:

• Ample free parking
• Bathrooms and showers
• Two great restaurants with full bars – SOL Mexican Cocina & Tavern House Kitchen and Bar
• Starbucks across the street
• Gas station and minimart across the street
• Subway across the street
• Kayak and SUP Rentals a block away – Southwind Kayak Center
• Large grocery store, 3 blocks away – Pavilions
• John Wayne (SNA) Airport, 6 miles away
• Several other great restaurants and bars within a mile
• Balboa Island within a mile
• Newport Pier and Balboa Pier within a mile and a half
• Art Museums of Laguna Beach within 10 miles
• Disneyland, 20 miles away
• Numerous hotels and resorts within just a few miles
• The famed Balboa Bay Club, where John Wayne use to hang out, less than a mile from the marina

What’s included –

• ASA 101, 103 and 104 textbooks “Sailing Made Easy, ASA Log Book, Coastal Cruising Made Easy, and Bareboat Cruising Made Easy” Also includes a 1-Year ASA membership.

• Fuel, insurance, and safety gear (including life jackets)

• High quality bedding (duvet in Fall, Winter and Spring; cotton blanket in Summer) along with fitted sheets and your choice of pillows (exact selection based on availability)

• Comfortable, upgraded mattresses. If you are going to “live” on a boat, you should be comfortable!

• Bath towel, hand towel, beach towel, and dish towels

• Fully equipped galley with refrigerator, sink, oven, stove, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, glasses, cups and coffee mugs. BBQ outside in the cockpit

• Hot water in the sinks and showers. “No cold showers for this sailor, thank you very much!”

• Stereo with speakers inside the cabin and outside in the cockpit

• The boat is also stocked with 15 disposable items for your convenience. (Click here for a list)

• Cleaning and washing after your stay. It wouldn’t be a vacation if you had to clean up!