Course # 255-Basic Cruising Course

This is a 5 day livaboard cruising course designed for experienced small boat sailors ready to take the next step into the cruising lifestyle.

This course includes books, US Sailing certification testing, provisions, bedding, accommodations and a US Sailing certified Captain/Instructor.

The goal of this course is to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions.

Courses are taught aboard s/v Vixen our 50’ Gulfstar Ketch.
Now you can build upon the skills you gained in smaller keelboats as you become familiar with cruising boats which have more comfortable accommodations and more complex systems. You will advance your skill level in sailtrim, reefing, crew coordination, boat systems, chart reading, tides and currents, anchoring, rules-of-the-road and more.

Certification at this level will allow you to sail an auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat and take friends or family daysailing to explore the coastline and its harbors.

Prerequisite for course #255; Basic Keelboat Certification or other formal basic sailing instruction or life experience that can be verified.