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ASA Liveaboard Bareboat Certification Course
9 days monohull (101,103, 104)

Embark on the ultimate sailing adventure with our comprehensive 9-day ASA Liveaboard Monohull Class. This immersive course is designed for aspiring sailors seeking to master the essentials of sailing, with hands-on training and real-world experience. Over the span of a week, you will cover ASA 101, 103, and 104 certifications, ensuring you are well-prepared to handle various sailing conditions and navigate with confidence. Check our Sample Itinerary. 

​Join us for an unforgettable week on the water, where you’ll not only earn your ASA certifications but also create lasting memories and friendships. Set sail towards becoming a confident and capable sailor with our ASA Liveaboard Class.

What to Expect:

  • Liveaboard Experience: Spend nine days living aboard a well-equipped sailboat, experiencing the sailor’s life first-hand.

  • Expert Instruction: Learn from certified ASA instructors with years of sailing experience.

  • Hands-On Learning: Practice real sailing scenarios, ensuring you gain confidence and competence.

  • Scenic Routes: Sail through picturesque waters, stopping at beautiful anchorages.

  • All-Inclusive: The course fee includes instruction, accommodations on the sailboat, and meals (except for 3 dinners onshore and Gratuities to Instructor). 

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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.

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  • Duration: 9 days, Saturday - Sunday  (liveaboard)

  • Prerequisites: No prior sailing experience required, study, study, study following ASA text books:

  • Certification: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification, ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Certification, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Certification

  • Price: starting from US$ 3350 per person (max 4 persons)

  • Vessel: Jeanneau Sun Oddysey 32i

Scheduled Group Classes

Liveaboard schedule
Bareboat Liveaboard Sailing Course Sample Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

INTRO TO SAILING

ASA 101: Introduction to Sailing We’ll meet at the Wet & Salty Adventure Sailing School dock in the morning and board Less Stress, our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i. The day begins with on-water training in Carlisle Bay, where you’ll gain confidence in steering and completing your first tacking maneuvers. Dinner will be prepared onboard by the crew, and we’ll spend the night moored in Carlisle Bay.

 

Day 2

SKILL BUILDING

ASA 101: Building Skills Today, we’ll continue refining tacking and jibing maneuvers within the bay, working until the whole group feels comfortable managing the boat. In the afternoon, we’ll focus on Man Overboard (MOB) recovery techniques.

 

Day 3

SKILLS ASSESSMENT

ASA 101: Skills Assessment and Celebration Our morning will be spent perfecting MOB exercises, followed by a practical exam. In the afternoon, we’ll head ashore for the ASA 101 written exam. Afterward, join us for an onshore dinner with live entertainment (onshore costs not included).

 

Day 4 - 6

COASTAL CRUISING

ASA 103: Coastal Cruising We’ll cruise along the west coast of Barbados, anchoring overnight on Days 4 and 5 along the scenic northwest. Day 6 will end with an onshore dinner and a visit to the Mount Gay Rum Distillery (onshore costs not included).

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Day 7 - 9

BAREBOAT CRUISING

ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising Each student will take a turn as skipper for the day, managing the itinerary, crew, and navigation. We’ll cruise along the west and south coasts, with a special dinner on Day 8 at the famous fishing village of Oistins, known for its delicious fried fish and lively street party atmosphere.

Azees Adam, Barbados

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