ASA 104 Intermediate Coastal Cruising

Cost: $2400

Class pre-requisites: Basic Keelboat 1, Basic Keelboat 2, Basic Coastal Cruising, Sportboat Certification, High Wind Endorsement, Coastal Navigation

Charter pre-requisites: 6 charters as Captain of Record + 30 points

Schedule: Weekends 

ASA Certification: 104 & International Proficiency Certificate 

Boat we use: J/105

J/105

The Intermediate Coastal Cruising Class is designed for graduates of the Basic Coastal Cruising program who want to qualify for chartering sailboats up to 35 feet at Spinnaker Sailing. This class offers students a chance to sail a J/105 in the Central Bay near Angel Island, Alcatraz etc. Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for the ASA's International Proficiency Certificate. This certificate is required for chartering in most European and Mediterranean waters and serves as proof of bareboat charter competency. Many Mediterranean chartering companies require the proficiency information to be presented differently than what is listed in the ASA Log Book. Obtaining the IPC at the end of the ASA 104 class grants access to charter fleets worldwide. Additionally, earning the ASA 105: Coastal Navigation certification is highly recommended for those who wish to expand their chartering opportunities globally

Course Curriculum

Day 1

Day 2

  • Homework Review (Q&A Session
  • Float Plan
  • Systems Checkout
  •      • Stove, Head, Engine, Electrical, Rigging
  • Intinerary Planning
  • Docking Practice
  • Destination Sail 1
  • Homework Review (Q&A Session
  • Navigation
  •    •Plotting a Course, Compass Heading, ETA.
  • Electronic Navigation Aids
  • Nautical Charts
  • More Docking Practice
  • Destination Sail 3

Day 3

Day 4

  • Homework Review (Q&A Session
  • Docking Practice
  • Anchoring Discussion
  • Towing a Dinghy Discussion
  • Navigating Unfamiliar Areas
  • Onboard Food Preparation
  • Reefing Practice
  • Proper Radio Procedure
  • Destination Sail 2
  • Homework Review (Q&A Session
  • More Docking Practice
  • Destination Sail 4
  • MOB drills & practice
  • MOB Test
  • Sailing Test
  • Knot Test
  • Written Exam & Graduation
  • Congratulations! 

Boat: J/105

Certification: ASA 104 & 118

Prerequisite: See Below

 

ICC is offered two consecutive weekends (Sat-Sun 10am - 4pm) each month. Weekdays are available.
Cost of Certification through ASA is $50 for the written exam.
Prerequisites are ASA 101, 102, 103, 105, High Wind Endorsement