Course # 247- Bareboat Charter Certification

This 7 day livaboard course is designed to train you to responsibly skipper, crew or bareboat charter an inboard auxiliary sailboat within sight of land to a port or an anchorage during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions.

During this course you will familiarized with the various systems onboard, i.e.; radar, GPS, VHF, EPIRB, inboard diesel and outboard motor operations. You will command the helm of the 50’ Gulfstar, plotting the course you are to sail the next day. You will anchor in quaint Caribbean harbors, snorkeling, swimming or exploring many of the various islands every afternoon. You will be traveling throughout the US and British Virgin Islands, so Passports are a MUST!!!!

This is the major goal of many sailors - to be able to bareboat charter or cruise with confidence. The advantage that you have by training with Jones Maritime, is simple; you are training in the same sailing grounds you will be sailing in later. This certification opens the door to the beautiful world of tropical destinations and advances you to larger boats capable of longer passages.

Courses are taught aboard the 50’ Gulfstar Ketch. You will polish your sailing skills, work with boat systems, tow a dinghy and learn advanced anchoring techniques in preparation for chartering.

Successfully complete this level and you’ll be ready to set sail on weekend cruises or bareboat charter at exotic tropical destinations.

Prerequisite for course #247; Basic Keelboat Certification & Basic Cruising Certification or other formal sail training or life experience that can be verified. You will have to submit a sailing resume for review prior to acceptance to the Bareboat Program.