Bareboat Chartering from Gig Harbor

Students who achieve the Bareboat Cruising certification level [literally] have a world of sailing opportunities opened to them. Bareboat certification enables a sailor to charter boats in places such as the British Virgin Islands, San Juan Islands, the Mediterranean, and beyond.... A Bareboat Skipper must expand skills and knowledge well beyond sailing techniques with the added responsibilities of acting as cook, engineer, and navigator. Skippers must prepare for multi-day trips on unfamiliar waters and new anchorages, all while troubleshooting potential problems along the way and keeping the crew calm and safe.

Prerequisite: ASA103 certification or equivalent experience. ASA105 Navigation is recommended.

Class size: Maximum 4 students, minimum 2 students required Dates & Additional information are available at www.islandsailingclub.com, or contact us with any questions.... Guarantee: If you’re not satisfied with the course, you can retake the course at no additional charge.

Topics Include: • Advanced sailing theory • Advanced vessel maneuvering under sail and power • Anchoring, rafting and mooring techniques • Towing • Navigation • Entering new ports • Provisioning for extended cruises • Boat systems: electrical, propane, & plumbing • Diesel engine use and troubleshooting • Emergency readiness

The course exceeds all ASA requirements for the Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104) certification, which is achieved upon successful completion of the written exam. All of our Bareboat instructors are licensed USCG Captains, certified by the American Sailing Association (ASA), and have extraordinary experience in cruising and bareboat chartering.

The Bareboat class format is a mini-charter. You depart on Friday afternoon and spend two nights sailing around Puget Sound, practicing everything you need to learn in a practical sense. Students return on Sunday evening and can choose to take the written exam at that point or study up and return at a later date.

$790 $750 ($650 if taken off-season*) Members $710 $680 ($600 if taken off-season*)

Call 1-800-303-2470 to sign up today or email info@islandsailingclub.com

The Fine Print • Specials must be purchased by December 21, 2014. • Two weeks notice is required to schedule a class. • Off-season prices require the student to take the course between January 1 and May 1. Otherwise, the student

can upgrade to a standard rate later. The exception is if Island Sailing reschedules a class due to weather and related safety concerns, in which case the student will be placed in the next available class.

• Gift Certificate and Specials value is the amount paid and is non-refundable. • ASA’s “Bareboat Cruising Made Easy” text must be purchased separately.

(ASA 104)