Once you have completed your ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising) course it is important to continue to practice your new skills so that they do not slip away. One of the best ways to do this is to charter, practicing and solidifying what you have learned before moving on to more advanced courses. As graduates of either the Basic Sailing to Bareboat Cruising Learn-n-Cruise (ASA 101, 103, 104 in a weeklong course) or our 101/103/104 Package Special (ASA 101, 103, 104 in three 2 Day courses, purchased all at once), you’ll receive the following coupons. These coupons are designed to encourage you to take the next steps and may be combined!
You are now qualified to charter one of San Juan Sailing’s cruising sailboats. As a Preferred Charter Guest, you may take 5% Off the charter rate for any SJS boat, any season. If you charter the same boat for multiple consecutive weeks you'll receive 10% off the second week and 15% off the third week and beyond.
Schedule your first charter to sail within 18 months of completing your Basic Sailing to Bareboat Cruising Learn-n-Cruise or ASA 104 portion of the Package Special and we’ll give you a credit of $250 OFF your charter. If multiple people in your crew have taken the Basic Sailing to Bareboat Cruising Learn-n-Cruise or Package Special 104 course in the last 18 months, and have not already used their coupon, you can can combine their use on one charter. For example, two friends who take the Learn-n-Cruise together & then book their first charter together (on the same boat), may take $500 off! Since this coupon expires within 18 months of your course, remember book your first charter soon!
If you are chartering and feel you need a bit of a refresher or review, this coupon covers a half day (up to 4 hours) Refresher and Maneuvering. This private instruction, with one of our ASA/USCG Instructors, would take place on the first morning of your charter and is a great confidence booster. Taking advantage of this instruction offer does not mean you have to use the whole four hours...if you are feeling confident after a couple hours, you are welcome to return your instructor to the dock and begin your journey!
A guided flotilla is a great first step following your training. Advantages of joining a guided flotilla include camaraderie, skills “coaching” (if needed) and opportunities to meet fellow cruisers. It’s an ideal setting to gain confidence and familiarize yourself with new cruising grounds. In addition to safety and guidance (including anchoring and docking assistance) your flotilla leader provides history and naturalist briefings on each cruising area. Each day begins with a weather report, chart briefing and route review. When you charter a boat to join a flotilla this coupon will cover the full fee for most weeklong guided flotillas or can be used toward the flotilla fee for other/longer flotillas. Click here for our wide variety of guided flotilla opportunities.
Continue building your sailing skills with training on night sailing, coastal cruising, advanced navigation, spinnaker usage and more with our Advanced Coastal Cruising/ASA 106 and Coastal Navigation/ASA 105 in a weeklong or 10 Day Course. Or consider one of our stateroom bookings, which give you the opportunity to practice and build your skills in a relaxed, on-the-water, instructor-supported environment. This coupon gives you $100 Off the Weeklong Advanced Course or a Weeklong Stateroom Booking and $150 Off the 10 Day Advanced Course or 10+ Day Stateroom Blooking
Docking can be stressful for all levels of sailors. This 2 Day on-the-water course will instill confidence, teach focused maneuvering and docking skills, and allow you to achieve your ASA Docking Endorsement (ASA 118). This coupon takes $100 off this course, which is typically offered in the spring and fills quickly. Click here for course details.
Courses & Stateroom Bookings | Spring & Summer Guided Flotillas | Fall Guided Flotillas | |
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Stateroom Bookings | 10-Day Sunshine Coast | 7-Day Independence Celebration | 7-Day San Juans & Saanich |
2-Day Sailing Courses | 10-Day Barkley Sound | 7-Day San Juan Islands | 14-Day Desolation Sound |
Women-Only LNC | 7-Day Cruising the Gulf Islands | 10-Day End of Season Hoorah |