ASA 104

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May 29, 2026 at 8:30 am

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End date:
May 31, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Crew Capacity
3
Skill Level Required
Intermediate
Course Level
ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising
Language
English
Climate
Temperate
Vessel Type
Sail, Monohull
Vessel
Hunter 340

Set sail on an enriching ASA 104 course designed to advance your skills in coastal cruising aboard a 34-ft Hunter 340 keelboat. Over three days, you’ll gain the expertise needed to confidently skipper a vessel on extended coastal passages in varying wind and sea conditions.

This immersive course covers key topics such as advanced navigation techniques, anchoring in diverse environments, sail trim optimization, and the efficient use of an inboard diesel engine. You’ll also practice essential maneuvers, including tacking, jibing, reefing, and managing emergencies like man-overboard recovery.

ASA 104 goes beyond the basics, empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to handle multi-day voyages while embracing the cruising lifestyle. Whether you’re charting a course for adventure or aiming for mastery, this class is your gateway to exploring the sea with skill and independence. Ready to elevate your sailing journey? Join us and take the next step toward unforgettable adventures!

Activity details

Three day course designed to introduce students to fundamentals of bareboat cruising and chartering. This class takes place on a Hunter 340. This class goes over and tests students in the following:

Navigation rules
Cruise Planning
Reefing
Steering a compass course
Crew overboard and recovery
Electronic Instrumentation and Navigation
Anchoring and Mooring
Heaving to
Docking in unfamiliar places

Itinerary

Day 1 – Introduction, lecture, provisioning, & departure for Moss Landing

Day 2 – Meal, lecture, sail from Moss Landing to Santa Cruz

Day 3 – Breakfast in Santa Cruz, lecture, written test, sail back to Monterey

Cancellations

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 25 days prior to 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 ago

Sail 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 ago

This 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 ago

The 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 ago

My 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 ago

We 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.