Day 1: Arrival and Introduction (ASA 101)

• Morning: Students arrive at the sailing school and settle into accommodations.
• Afternoon: Begin ASA 101 instruction, covering basic sailing terminology, boat parts, and safety procedures.

• Morning: Hands-on sailing instruction on the water, focusing on points of sail, basic boat handling, and essential maneuvers like tacking and gybing.
• Afternoon: Continue on-water practice, reinforcing skills learned in the morning session.

Evening: Debrief and Q&A session to address any questions or concerns.

• Morning: Classroom session covering essential seamanship skills, including knot tying, line handling, and basic navigation rules.
• Afternoon: On-water practice, incorporating seamanship skills into sailing maneuvers.

Evening: Review and prepare for ASA 101 assessment.

• Morning: ASA 101 practical assessment, evaluating students' ability to safely handle a sailboat and demonstrate basic sailing skills.
• Afternoon: Begin ASA 103 instruction, focusing on coastal navigation, chart reading, and basic weather forecasting.

Evening: Introduction to cruising concepts, including boat systems, provisioning, and safety equipment.

• Morning: In-depth instruction on coastal navigation techniques, including chart plotting, dead reckoning, and electronic navigation tools.
• Afternoon: On-water practice, applying navigation skills to plan and execute a short coastal passage.

Evening: Review and practice chart work and navigation calculations.

• Morning: Understanding weather patterns, interpreting marine forecasts, and making informed cruising decisions based on weather conditions.
• Afternoon: Hands-on practice with boat systems, including engine operation, electrical systems, and safety equipment checks.

Evening: Discuss cruising preparations, including provisioning, galley management, and emergency procedures.

• Morning: Introduction to bareboat chartering, including charter procedures, boat familiarization, and pre-departure checks.
• Afternoon: Depart on an overnight passage, putting into practice all skills learned throughout the course.

Morning: Introduction to bareboat chartering, including charter procedures, boat familiarization, and pre-departure checks.

Afternoon: Depart on an overnight passage, putting into practice all skills learned throughout the course.

Evening: Enjoy a night at anchor, experiencing the joys of cruising and camaraderie.

• Morning: Continue practicing cruising skills, including anchoring techniques, docking maneuvers, and basic boat maintenance.
• Afternoon: Return to port and debrief on the overnight passage, sharing experiences and lessons learned.

Morning: Continue practicing cruising skills, including anchoring techniques, docking maneuvers, and basic boat maintenance.

Afternoon: Return to port and debrief on the overnight passage, sharing experiences and lessons learned.

Evening: Final review and prepare for ASA 103/104 assessment.

• Morning: ASA 103/104 practical assessment, evaluating students' ability to safely and effectively plan and execute a coastal cruising passage.
• Afternoon: Course wrap-up, certificate presentation, and farewells.

Morning: ASA 103/104 practical assessment, evaluating students' ability to safely and effectively plan and execute a coastal cruising passage.

Afternoon: Course wrap-up, certificate presentation, and farewells.

Departure: Students depart with newfound confidence and skills to embark on their own sailing adventures.