Cruising & Seamanship 421

Prerquisites: Basic Keelboat Certification and Basic Auxiliary 301 or equivalent.

Course Description

This course provides a true experience of life aboard a modern cruising sailboat. Conducted in an ‘adventure vacation’ atmosphere, participants will experience every important aspect of sailboat cruising, from planning to execution. It is the perfect venue for sailors to absorb the essence of a cruising lifestyle and to obtain worldwide chartering credentials.

Conducted aboard a modern cruising vessel this course is designed for maximum results. To that end, each challenge planned and executed by the team members, under the watchful guidance of their professional Captain/Instructor. Challenges are many and rewards are profound. Successful graduates receive US SAILING’s Basic Cruising Certification and Bareboat Cruising Certification, the premier standard of accomplishment. With prior approval, this course may also be experienced as a charter vacation or as a not-for-certification educational experience.

Introduction to vessel and systems
Cruise planning
Safety in emergency situations
Blue water passage- making and night sailing
Storm procedures, at sea and at anchor
Basic Coastal Navigation and Piloting
Rules of the Road
Close quarter maneuvering
Advanced docking/mooring/anchoring
Routine boat maintenance and repair

Representative Schedule of Events:

Crew meetings with captain in advance of class.
Crews will meet onboard the evening prior to departure.
Crewmembers set watch schedules and assign responsibilities
Captain briefs the team on safety, seamanship, navigation and vessel operations
Crews provision the vessel and stow all gear
Cast-off for the first port of call
Fun and learning

Course Details

Texts: US SAILING’s Basic Cruising,
Bareboat Cruising
Vessel: Modern 32-43’ cruising vessel
Participants: min of 4, max of 6
Custom classes available for groups of 3 or more
Dates and fees are negotiable for group bookings
Participation is limited and spaces fill quickly. Make your reservation today.

Dates Available

July 23-27 Return from Mackinac : Completed
July 27-Aug (Door County-Milwaukee : Completed
August - Sunday 24th - Thursday 28th (Grand Traverse Bay)
Friday 29th of August - Tuesday 2nd of September (Grand Traverse Bay) call today

US SAILING Certfications available *

*Subject to US SAILING standards
of testing and qualification.

Course Fee **___ $1,450 pp, -----$2,600 for couples

** .Exclusive of dockage, food and beverages, travel and lodging or personal expenses.

Basic Saliling 101
Introduction to Sailing
Refresher Saliling 121
Intermediate Sailing 161
Spinnaker/Advanced Saliling 201
Racing Tactics 221
Basic Auxiliary Qualification 301
Live aboard Cruising & Seamanship 421 (5 Day)
Private Instruction
Onboard Your Boat Instruction
Coastal Navigation and Piloting
Shore Based Introduction to Sailing
US Sailing Certification

"Rorke is an excellent skipper and teacher. We learned so much from him that it is hard to re-count the many and varied ways that he taught us about Bareboat Cruising."
- Garnett Todd

"...on top of learning a lot we had a great time, saw some amazing places and got hours and hours of sailing experience, including two lake crossings, on a fantastic boat."
-Thomas Grossmann