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Ages 18+
$ 1,800
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising – Passage Making & Offshore Leadership
ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising is where confident sailors become true passage makers. Designed for those ready to push beyond day sailing, this course prepares you to skipper a vessel on extended coastal passages in demanding and changing conditions.
You’ll master advanced sail handling, night navigation, heavy-weather tactics, and critical emergency procedures—skills that matter when the sun goes down and the weather turns.
The course emphasizes real-world decision-making, leadership, and boat management as you sail in variable wind, weather, and sea states.
Through immersive, hands-on training, you’ll plan and execute longer coastal passages, recover crew overboard, and manage onboard systems while underway.
By the end of ASA 106, you won’t just understand advanced coastal cruising—you’ll have the confidence, judgment, and experience to take on the adventure wherever the coast leads.
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American Sailing’s Advanced Cruising & Seamanship course book.
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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. -
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.”
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What about cancellations due to weather?
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.