ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Certification (a 3-day, 2-night sail)
Boat: 36' Catalina The 7 OCs
Skipper: John O'Connor
This a unique opportunity to gain real sailing experience while earning ASA's 104 Bareboat Cruising certification. Experienced instructor, John O'Connor, will teach this class on his 36' Catalina 1985 MK1 sloop The 7 OCs. John has offered to host club members on his boat during this sail and provide ASA 104 training. This three-day, two-night trip will give you enough experience to demonstrate confidently all the required skills and knowledge covered by the ASA 104 course so that you can charter a boat. There are preparation requirements in advance of this sail including reading the ASA textbook, chart work and provisioning planning.
Your fee covers ASA certification. Students should purchase the textbook on their own. A chart and chart plotting gear is also needed (see Notes below). Food and drinks on board are the crew's responsibility. There is $50 refundable fee for those who complete the sail and in accordance with PSC’s Bay Cancellation Policy.
Additional information on ASA 104: ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising Certification
Prerequisites: ASA requires 101 and 103 certifications before taking the course and recommends a minimum of 80 on-the-water sailing hours.
Locations: Start - Herrington Harbour North Marina 389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, MD 20779
End - Herrington Harbour North Marina 389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, MD 20779
Notes: The costs for students are: ASA 104 textbook, Bareboat Cruising Made Easy; chart of the greater Annapolis boating area; chart plotting gear; and, ASA exam/certification fee. You will also share the cost of food prepared on board and will pay for your dinner at a restaurant ashore one evening.
Questions: Email Bay Commodore
