ASA Liveaboard Sailing Courses
Learn to Cruise. Live the Adventure. Earn Your Certifications
If you're ready to go beyond the basics, our liveaboard sailing experiences provide the most immersive way to level up. Wet & Salty’s ASA-certified liveaboard courses combine expert instruction with the rhythm of life at sea, while you explore the stunning coastline of Barbados. From multi-certification programs to confidence-building sailing vacations, this is more than a course — it’s an unforgettable Caribbean journey.
What’s Included
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Onboard instruction with a certified ASA instructor
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Private or shared accommodations on a well-equipped sailboat
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Hands-on sailing, navigation, passage planning, and skipper rotations
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Course materials and ASA exam administration
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Logbook entries, nautical mile tracking, and certifications (as applicable)
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All meals onboard (except 2–3 onshore dinners)
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Snorkeling and swimming opportunities at anchorages around Barbados
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Supportive learning environment with like-minded students
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Who It’s For
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Students ready to earn ASA 103, 104 or all three (101–104) in one immersive course
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Graduates of ASA 101, 103 or 104 looking to build miles and real-world experience
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Travelers who want both a sailing vacation and formal training
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Couples, families, and solo sailors who want to sail, sleep, and liveaboard
Why Take It in Barbados?
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Consistently perfect weather with warm temps and steady winds
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Calm seas that are ideal for beginners
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Unmatched scenery, including beaches, reefs, and open-water stretches
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Turtles and marine life often seen right from the boat
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Easy travel access from the US, UK and Canada
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A safe, welcoming, and well-developed Caribbean island
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9-Day ASA Liveaboard Monohull Course (ASA 101, 103 & 104)
Duration: 9 days
Certifications: ASA 101, 103, 104
Vessel: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i
No prior sailing experience required – but pre-reading of ASA textbooks is a must.
Includes: Onboard instruction, accommodation, meals (except 3 dinners), course materials, and exam fees.
Experience: Practice tacking, reefing, MOB drills, anchoring, and skippering while living the full sailor’s lifestyle.
What to Expect
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Liveaboard Experience: Spend nine days living aboard a well-equipped sailboat, experiencing the sailor’s life first-hand.
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Expert Instruction: Learn from certified ASA instructors with years of sailing experience.
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Hands-On Learning: Practice real sailing scenarios, ensuring you gain confidence and competence.
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Scenic Routes: Sail through picturesque waters, stopping at beautiful anchorages.
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All-Inclusive: The course fee includes instruction, accommodations on the sailboat, and meals (except for 3 dinners onshore and Gratuities to the Instructor).
Why Choose Our ASA Liveaboard Class?
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Intensive Training
Condensed and comprehensive, this course is perfect for those looking to fast-track their sailing education.
Real-World Application
Gain practical experience and build skills that are directly applicable to real-world sailing.
Supportive Environment
Enjoy a supportive and engaging learning environment with fellow sailing enthusiasts.
What do you learn?
Over nine immersive days, you'll gain the skills and certifications needed to confidently operate and charter a cruising sailboat. This course is structured to take you from foundational techniques to advanced skippering.
You’ll learn to
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Sail and maneuver a keelboat under sail and power
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Dock, anchor, and reef in a variety of real-world conditions
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Perform man overboard (MOB) recovery drills
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Navigate using paper charts, GPS, and visual aids
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Interpret weather patterns and plan coastal passages
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Provision and manage a cruising boat for extended trips
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Lead a crew, communicate clearly, and make safe decisions at sea
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By the end of the course, you’ll earn the following ASA certifications
ASA 101
Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103
Coastal Cruising
ASA 104
Bareboat Cruising
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of sailing and the confidence to skipper your own charter anywhere in the world.
Sample Itinerary Highlights
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ASA 101 (Days 1–3): Fundamentals, safety, MOB recovery
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Island exploration on Day 3 (optional: distillery tours, beach day, local diving)
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ASA 103 (Days 4–6): Navigation, anchoring, coastal cruising
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ASA 104 (Days 7–9): You take the helm — full skipper rotations
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Night anchoring and a final celebration in lively Oistins
6-Day ASA 103/104 Liveaboard Course For graduates of ASA 101
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Certifications: ASA 103, 104
Vessel: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i
Includes: Onboard instruction, accommodation, provisioning (except 2 dinners), exam fees.
What to Expect
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Liveaboard Experience: Spend 6 days/5 nights living aboard a well-equipped sailboat, experiencing the sailor’s life first-hand.
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Expert Instruction: Learn from certified ASA instructors with years of sailing experience.
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Hands-On Learning: Practice real sailing scenarios, ensuring you gain confidence and competence.
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Scenic Routes: Sail through picturesque waters, stopping at beautiful anchorages.
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All-Inclusive: The course fee includes instruction, accommodations on the sailboat, and provisioning (except for 2 dinners onshore and Gratuities to Instructor).
Why Choose Our ASA Liveaboard Class?
Intensive Training
Condensed and comprehensive, this course is perfect for those looking to fast-track their sailing education.
Real-World Application
Gain practical experience and build skills that are directly applicable to real-world sailing
Supportive Environment
Enjoy a supportive and engaging learning environment with fellow sailing enthusiasts.
What You’ll Learn?
This six-day course is designed to help ASA 101 graduates take the helm with confidence. You’ll build on your foundational skills with focused, practical training that prepares you to skipper a cruising monohull in coastal conditions.
You’ll learn to
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Dock, anchor, and reef in a variety of scenarios
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Navigate using charts, GPS, and visual aids
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Plan coastal passages and interpret weather data
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Provision for multi-day cruising and manage boat systems
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Trim sails for efficiency and comfort
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Lead and manage a crew on board, including rotation as skipper and mate
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By the end of the course, you’ll earn:
ASA 103
Coastal Cruising Certification
ASA 104
Bareboat Cruising Certification
You’ll return home ready to charter your own boat and handle real-world cruising with skill and confidence.
Sailing Vacation & Mile building Experience
Sail, Learn, and Log Miles
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Certifications: None formal, but includes signed mile logbook (100+ NM)
Vessel: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i
What You’ll Gain from This Sailing Vacation & Milebuilding Course
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100+ Nautical Miles Logged – Essential for milebuilding & advanced sailing certifications.
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Confidence to Charter Your Own Boat – Gain real-world experience before your next sailing trip.
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Hands-On Skippering & Leadership Skills – Navigate, plan, and make critical decisions.
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Caribbean Sailing Experience – Sail in stunning waters with expert guidance.
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Signed Mile Logbook for Future Certifications – Build your sailing credential
Why Choose This Sailing Vacation for Milebuilding?
Hands-On Skipper Training
Navigate, dock, anchor & make real-time sailing decisions.
Coastal Navigation & Passage Planning
Master charts, GPS, tides, and safe route planning.
100+ Nautical Miles Logged
Gain essential milebuilding experience in the Caribbean.
Stress-Free Learning
Improve your sailing skills while enjoying a Caribbean sailing getaway.
Night Sailing & Watchkeeping
Essential skills for longer passages & offshore sailing.
Island Stops & Adventure
Explore Barbados' most scenic anchorages and beaches.
Perfect for
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Recent ASA 101, 103, or 104 grads
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Future bareboat charterers wanting confidence before their next trip
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Anyone needing miles, watchstanding, and night-sailing experience
What Our Students Are Saying
At Wet & Salty Sailing School, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch sailing experiences. But don't just take our word for it — here’s what some of our students have to say about their time on the water with us.
— Srinivas M., NJ
“I took ASA 103 and 104 and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Marianna was so supportive and Wipers tailored his instruction to each of us — no one got left behind. The combination of professionalism and local heart is unbeatable. I plan to return for more classes!”
