What is the difference between the Six-Day and the Eight-Day Courses?
The Six-Day Course is designed so that a student with a dedicated desire can become proficient in sailing a 27-34 foot sailboat. Completion of the Six-Day Course prepares students to take the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising or US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification. This is the level of certification required by many charter companies to bareboat charter, however we require following through 8 days total, completing the extra 2 day Bareboat Course to be able to charter our boats on the Pacific Ocean. All charter companies have different requirements to Bareboat Charter (you are the captain with a competent crew). Many companies will require a 2 hour practical check-out no matter what certification you have. The Eight-Day Course provides the student with an additional two days of practice and instruction to learn more advanced sailing skills. Completion of the Eight-Day Course prepares you to take the ASA Bareboat Chartering or US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification exams. When a studen
