Get American Sailing (ASA) International Bareboat Charter Sailing Certification on a Learn to Sail Vacation from the highest rated Virgin Island Sailing School. Cruise around the British or the US Virgin Islands and learn to sail any bareboat charter anywhere with your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).
Cruising Couples Group Courses
Get your bareboat license with hands-on experience, fun, and adventure with experienced local instructors. This is a premier learn to sail course customized and designed specifically for you. You will get ASA International Bareboat Certified 101/103/104/114 so you can bareboat charter on your next sailing vacation. We include the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) with this course.
Group Course Option: Cruising Couple or friends: Are you a couple or mates wanting to get your certifications and share a cabin to cut costs? This is an Ultimate Co-Captain’s course with customized skill building activities around you as a couple or mates to focus on individual strengths. You can join a group course with like-minded sailing explorers with your own private queen cabin with en-suite head aboard our 4-cabin catamaran. We call this double occupancy of a private cabin. 18+ adults only.
Private Course Option: You can book the entire vessel as a private yacht with 1-6 guests with no age restrictions. This is a modified adaptable vacation for you and your guests who do not need to take the courses. We can incorporate learning and fun vacation activities so it’s a win win for all.
- Series 1 ~ ASA courses (take them all together on a weeklong liveaboard course!):
- ASA 101: Keelboat Sailing
- ASA 103: Coastal Cruising
- ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising
- ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran
Topics covered in all courses:
Catamaran Sailing Skills – How to tack, jibe, heave-to, and handle a catamaran.
Weather forecasting – What sources are available and reliable
Safety equipment – What is required by law and other recommended items essential for safety at sea.
Boat systems – Explore electrical systems, water makers- desalinators, generators, air conditioning, refrigerators.
American Sailing Accreditation – International ASA Sailing Certification with IPC
Keeping watch – How to be efficient safe and with crew best practices aboard
International sailing logistics – How to choose where to go and check in/out
Anchoring – Techniques and equipment
Provisioning and cooking underway – Storage keeping food fresh and eating well
Crew dynamics and responsibilities – Essential communication to meet expectations
Hands on Learning & Take the helm – Operating the vessel with confidence anywhere in any condition
Exploring boat ownership – Cost, maintenance, insurance, etcetera
Personal 1 on 1 coaching – Customized sailing skills based on your goals and knowledge
Select one of the options below to see the schedule.
Our quality and booking guarantee is a commitment to our esteemed students and guests who are Solo Travelers, Couples, Friends, and Families. You all have similar dreams in common as like-minded sailing explorers. The course and vacation need to meet minimum following criteria.
- Get ASA Bareboat Charter Certifications and learn to sail a charter boat.
- Have a great experience and great value for your money.
- Learn how to sail and gain the confidence to sail anytime, anywhere.
- Enjoy this as a learn to sail vacation and have the itinerary customized for your goals.
- Practice sailing skills, motoring skills, learn sailing theory, and get a feel for the sailing lifestyle.
- Sleep comfortably on a well-maintained yacht with comfort amenities.
- Eat well, enjoy local island culture, and embrace the glorious Virgin Islands.
- Snorkel, visit the beaches, and have some down time to relax.
- Meet and learn from a great Captain that is patient, kind, respectful, and an experienced instructor.
- Have safe and fun experience
- Receive support from a sailing school who provides clear communication. When you call, you can talk with a human.
In short, we want you to have the best sailing vacation of a lifetime, sail away with lifelong memories while achieving your goals, gain the confidence to sail anywhere, and find out why it is never too late to pursue your dreams and learn to sail.