ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising

Are you an intermediate sailor looking for your next thrill and adventure?

Bareboat Cruising Mastery

Our ASA 104 BAREBOAT CRUISING liveaboard course covers everything you need to know about bareboat cruising, from planning and provisioning to navigation and anchoring.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the intricacies of bareboat sailing. They will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently sail a boat on your own.

What you’ll learn

Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30′ – 45′ keelboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.

Ashore Knowledge

Cruise planning
Provisioning
Galley operations
Boat systems
Auxiliary engine operation
Routine maintenance procedures
Coastal navigation
Health and safety
Emergency operations
Tender operation

Afloat Skills

Weather interpretation
Basic chart plotting and GPS operation
Multiple-anchor mooring
Under sail maneuvering
Under power maneuvering
Advanced sail trim
Handling emergencies: man overboard

Hands-on experience

At Hold Fast Sailing School, we offer a fresh approach to sailing education. We combine engaging theoretical sessions with practical hands-on experience. Refine your navigation skills aboard our top-notch sailing equipment on the open sea.

Days: 3-day liveaboard
Duration (total): 52 hours
Classroom: 4 hour
Boat: 48 hours
Prerequisite for this course:
- ASA 101 Basic Keelboat
- ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising
Course Fee: $1,195 per student
15+ years old
Private lessons available

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Puerto Vallarta: Learn to Sail in Paradise

Join our ASA 104 BAREBOAT CRUISING class in Puerto Vallarta, where education meets adventure.

Sail in Banderas Bay, one of the world’s best sailing spots, and enjoy stunning scenery and warm tropical waters.

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A sailing instructor at Hold Fast Sailing School is showing a student how to dock a boat using mooring and dock lines at a marina in Puerto Vallarta

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