>- Start date:Dec 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
- End date:Dec 13, 2026 at 3:30 pm
- Crew Capacity4
- Skill Level RequiredIntermediate
- Course LevelASA 103 - Coastal Cruising
- LanguageEnglish
- ClimateTemperate
- Vessel TypeSail, Monohull
- VesselHunter 340
Embark on an exciting three-day ASA 103 course designed to build your skills and confidence in coastal cruising aboard a 34-ft Hunter 340 keelboat. Ideal for sailors ready to expand their abilities, this hands-on class covers essential techniques for navigating light to moderate sea and wind conditions.
Through practical instruction and guided practice, you’ll master skills like anchoring, chart reading, sail trim, and the proper use of an inboard diesel engine. Learn to handle maneuvers such as tacking, jibing, reefing, and recovering a person overboard with ease.
More than just a class, this experience immerses you in the cruising lifestyle, empowering you to explore new horizons and enjoy the freedom of the open water. Ready to take the helm and elevate your sailing journey? Sign up today and start your next adventure!
Activity details
Three day course designed to introduce students to the basics of coastal cruising. This class takes place on a 30 ft hunter 30T where you will learn and test on the following:
- Basic navigation and chart reading
- Anchoring
- Parts of a sailboat
- Sail trim
- Proper use of an inboard diesel engine
- AC and DC systems
- Maneuvers: tacking, jibing, heaving to, reefing, man overboard
Itinerary
Day 1 and 2 – Practice and lectures
Day 3 – Additional instruction, written test, skills test, and certification awards
Cancellations & Late/Absent Students
Late or absent students will not receive a refund, credit, or a rain-check. If you miss class you must pay full price for another class. Your instructor will do their best to accommodate you in the unlikely event of unforeseen circumstances that are out of your control.
Students that need to cancel their reservation must inform Sail Monterey at least 14 days prior to the first day of class to be eligible for a refund. Rescheduling the class or receiving a raincheck may not be possible if a cancellation is made inside this window.
If the instructor must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances (ie. weather or maintenance), students will be entitled to a full refund, partial refund, reschedule or otherwise suitable solution for the student.
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Katarina Pettersson
2 weeks agoSail Monterey is a fantastic sailing school. I took both my introductory course and my ASA 101 class here and enjoyed the experience so much. Paul has been amazing in creating a community around the school, and does a great job recruiting knowledgeable and encouraging coaches. The ASA 101 class that I took over the course of two weekends with Captain Laura was so much fun and she gave me the confidence to not only reach out to my local sailing club but to buy my own boat! I can't thank the team at Sail Monterey enough for the part they've played in my sailing journey. While I've been busy in the short term settling into my own boat and racing community, I look forward to going back to Sail Monterey to complete my ASA 103 certification.
RACHEL HILL
a month agoThis was an amazing motor sailing experience. Very chill. The captain was great and the waters weee smooth. We really enjoyed sailing in Monterey bay. The wildlife was also spectacular seeing all the sea lions and otters.
Mykola Dzyuba
a month agoThe sailing today was amazing. So peaceful and beautiful here. My son and I loved it. The crew is awesome. I highly recommend Sail Monterey to everyone. Monterey Bay is magnificent.
Kathy C
4 months agoMy husband and I had a great sail with Captain Paul yesterday! He tailored the sail to our needs and was very friendly and knowledgable about the bay. We can’t wait for our next trip!
Olivia Herrera
8 months agoWe had such a blast! We came during the happy hour so we got free drinks & snacks. The guys were very welcoming & friendly. It was just us as a family so we loved the privacy. They offered the kids a life vest so of course safety first. We were able to get up close to sea lions & otters! Overall it’s better to go to Sail Monterey for more of a private fun personal experience.