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Advanced Coastal Cruising & Skipper Certification – Chesapeake Bay
Course dates will be announced at the end of February 2026. ASA 101 and 103 are prerequisites to take this course.
Prepares sailors to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary-powered keelboat of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, multiple-anchor mooring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.
This course is provided within the Chesapeake Bay aboard our beautiful 46ft schooner S/V Adventurer.
Highlights
What to expect?
First, a lot of fun with safety being paramount. The days out on the water in this course are filled with hands-on training, so please make sure you are well rested and hydrated. Vessels are always in motion, so if you get motion sickness you might want to consider taking over-the-counter motion sickness medicine. While out on the water throughout the day, if a Special Marine Warning is in effect, or a thunderstorm is imminent, we will need to make an assessment and take appropriate action based on our location.
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What to bring
We recommend sunscreen, a wide brim hat with a lanyard or tether, polarized sunglasses with lanyard, water, snacks; and if you already have one your USCG approved Type I, II, or III PFD. We will dock at a nearby marina with restaurant options for lunch, but you are welcome to bring your lunch and enjoy it on shore or on the boat. Recommend wearing clothing appropriate for the weather, must wear closed toed shoes (preferably boat shoes), and sailing gloves because you will be handling lines, sheets, and halyards all day while your instructor “shows you the ropes.”
Disclaimers
What about cancellations due to weather?
We adhere to the American Sailing’s training standards for each specific course. We will discuss the forecasted weather conditions during the online portion of the course, and the final call will be made by your instructor the morning of should we need to cancel. -
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.