7 Day Learn to Sail Vacation ASA 101, 103, 104 & 114 4 Person

101 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds 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 winds 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.

114 Overview

In this course, you will learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran during a multi-day live aboard cruise, upon coastal waters, in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Learn catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.

Prerequisite – Have the skills and knowledge to sail a 25 – 35’ monohull.

Boat utilized and description – 2016 Lagoon 400 S2 Catamaran or 2017 Lagoon 450 Catamaran

This is an attractive 40 or 45 foot catamaran with 3 cabins and 3 bathrooms.  This is a top of the line cruising model with all the comforts and features to make learning fun and safe.  Features include: flat top mainsail, furling genoa, dodger and bimini, anchor windlass, autopilot, radar, GPS, and color chartplotter.

Boat location – The Vue Marina, Newport Beach, CA

The boat will be docked at the Vue Marina.  This marina has some very nice 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
• Lots of good restaurants and bars nearby
• Coffee shops across the street
• Bike, rollerblade and Segway rentals within a block.
• Large grocery store, 3 blocks away – Pavilions
• John Wayne (SNA) Airport, 6 miles away
• Balboa Island ferry within a mile
• Newport Pier a block away
• Art Museums of Laguna Beach within 12 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, 104 and 114 textbooks “Basic Keelboat Made Easy, Coastal Cruising Made Easy, Bareboat Cruising Made Easy and Cruising Catamarans Made Easy”. Also includes ASA Log Book and 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!