Basic Cruising Certification 3-Day

Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats.

Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats.  You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches.  You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, docking, reefing, dinghy operation, crew overboard recovery, coastal navigation and more! After completing this course, you will have the skills and confidence to skipper a similar sized boat in moderate conditions in protected coastal waters.

US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification

This course is the second certification in the US Sailing certification series.  The pre-requisite to earn a Basic Cruising certification is the Basic Keelboat certification, but sailors with comparable experience are welcome to enroll as well.

 Schedule & Curriculum

The course is typically scheduled Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The tuition includes the US Sailing Basic Cruising textbook and certification fees.  We teach this course using multiple platforms, including our J 32s and J 105s to show different styles of boats and systems.

Price:  $1245

Enroll Now!

Basic Cruising Certification 3-Day

Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats.

Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats.  You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches.  You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, docking, reefing, dinghy operation, crew overboard recovery, coastal navigation and more! After completing this course, you will have the skills and confidence to skipper a similar sized boat in moderate conditions in protected coastal waters.

US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification

This course is the second certification in the US Sailing certification series.  The pre-requisite to earn a Basic Cruising certification is the Basic Keelboat certification, but sailors with comparable experience are welcome to enroll as well.

 Schedule & Curriculum

The course is typically scheduled Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The tuition includes the US Sailing Basic Cruising textbook and certification fees.  We teach this course using multiple platforms, including our J 32s and J 105s to show different styles of boats and systems.

Price:  $1245

Enroll Now!

Basic Cruising Certification 3-Day

Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats.

Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats.  You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches.  You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, docking, reefing, dinghy operation, crew overboard recovery, coastal navigation and more! After completing this course, you will have the skills and confidence to skipper a similar sized boat in moderate conditions in protected coastal waters.

US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification

This course is the second certification in the US Sailing certification series.  The pre-requisite to earn a Basic Cruising certification is the Basic Keelboat certification, but sailors with comparable experience are welcome to enroll as well.

 Schedule & Curriculum

The course is typically scheduled Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The tuition includes the US Sailing Basic Cruising textbook and certification fees.  We teach this course using multiple platforms, including our J 32s and J 105s to show different styles of boats and systems.

Price:  $1245

Enroll Now!

Basic Cruising Certification 3-Day

Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats.

Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats.  You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches.  You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, docking, reefing, dinghy operation, crew overboard recovery, coastal navigation and more! After completing this course, you will have the skills and confidence to skipper a similar sized boat in moderate conditions in protected coastal waters.

US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification

This course is the second certification in the US Sailing certification series.  The pre-requisite to earn a Basic Cruising certification is the Basic Keelboat certification, but sailors with comparable experience are welcome to enroll as well.

 Schedule & Curriculum

The course is typically scheduled Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The tuition includes the US Sailing Basic Cruising textbook and certification fees.  We teach this course using multiple platforms, including our J 32s and J 105s to show different styles of boats and systems.

Price:  $1245

Enroll Now!

Basic Cruising Certification 3-Day

Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats.

Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats.  You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches.  You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, docking, reefing, dinghy operation, crew overboard recovery, coastal navigation and more! After completing this course, you will have the skills and confidence to skipper a similar sized boat in moderate conditions in protected coastal waters.

US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification

This course is the second certification in the US Sailing certification series.  The pre-requisite to earn a Basic Cruising certification is the Basic Keelboat certification, but sailors with comparable experience are welcome to enroll as well.

 Schedule & Curriculum

The course is typically scheduled Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The tuition includes the US Sailing Basic Cruising textbook and certification fees.  We teach this course using multiple platforms, including our J 32s and J 105s to show different styles of boats and systems.

Price:  $1245

Enroll Now!

Basic Cruising Certification 3-Day

Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats.

Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats.  You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches.  You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, docking, reefing, dinghy operation, crew overboard recovery, coastal navigation and more! After completing this course, you will have the skills and confidence to skipper a similar sized boat in moderate conditions in protected coastal waters.

US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification

This course is the second certification in the US Sailing certification series.  The pre-requisite to earn a Basic Cruising certification is the Basic Keelboat certification, but sailors with comparable experience are welcome to enroll as well.

 Schedule & Curriculum

The course is typically scheduled Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The tuition includes the US Sailing Basic Cruising textbook and certification fees.  We teach this course using multiple platforms, including our J 32s and J 105s to show different styles of boats and systems.

Price:  $1245

Enroll Now!

Bareboat Cruising/Five-Day Live Aboard

J World Annapolis’ US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification course is a great way to the build skills to cruise for extended adventures and unlock worldwide chartering opportunities.

Get ready for a cruising adventure in the Chesapeake Bay while earning your US Sailing Certification

In addition to the topics taught in our3-Day Basic Cruising course, our Bareboat Cruising works deeper into the theory and practice of cruising large boats for an extended period of time.   In our bareboat cruising course, you will cover the following topics:

  • Meal planning & provisioning 
  • electronic and coastal navigation
  • current set and drift calculations
  • radio communication protocol
  • jury rigs
  • advanced anchoring techniques under sail and power
  • going aloft
  • advanced cruise planning and advanced piloting.

Conducted during the week and spread over 5 days, we typically have the Chesapeake to ourselves and often experience a wider range of weather conditions. This course begins on Wednesday @9:00 am and ends Sunday @4:00. You’ll live aboard the boat for the duration of the course.  Complete this course with the qualifications, skill and confidence to safely sail a similar sized boat in moderate to strong wind and seas. This is the perfect course to prepare you to charter a cruising boat on your own.

US Sailing Bareboat Certification & IPC

The  US Sailing Basic Keelboat and US Sailing Basic Cruising certification  are prerequisites to earn a Bareboat Cruising Certification.  Once completed, you qualify for  an International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) – an internationally recognized level of competence, and required for chartering in the Mediterranean, European Union and elsewhere.   Sailors without the prerequisites, but with comparable sailing experience are still welcome to enroll in the course.   You should have the ability to confidently sail a boat on your own with a complete understanding of fundamental sailing theory.  

There needs to be a minimum of 2 students enrolled in this course to confirm the course dates.

Price:  $2395

Bareboat Cruising/Five-Day Live Aboard

J World Annapolis’ US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification course is a great way to the build skills to cruise for extended adventures and unlock worldwide chartering opportunities.

Get ready for a cruising adventure in the Chesapeake Bay while earning your US Sailing Certification

In addition to the topics taught in our3-Day Basic Cruising course, our Bareboat Cruising works deeper into the theory and practice of cruising large boats for an extended period of time.   In our bareboat cruising course, you will cover the following topics:

  • Meal planning & provisioning 
  • electronic and coastal navigation
  • current set and drift calculations
  • radio communication protocol
  • jury rigs
  • advanced anchoring techniques under sail and power
  • going aloft
  • advanced cruise planning and advanced piloting.

Conducted during the week and spread over 5 days, we typically have the Chesapeake to ourselves and often experience a wider range of weather conditions. This course begins on Wednesday @9:00 am and ends Sunday @4:00. You’ll live aboard the boat for the duration of the course.  Complete this course with the qualifications, skill and confidence to safely sail a similar sized boat in moderate to strong wind and seas. This is the perfect course to prepare you to charter a cruising boat on your own.

US Sailing Bareboat Certification & IPC

The  US Sailing Basic Keelboat and US Sailing Basic Cruising certification  are prerequisites to earn a Bareboat Cruising Certification.  Once completed, you qualify for  an International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) – an internationally recognized level of competence, and required for chartering in the Mediterranean, European Union and elsewhere.   Sailors without the prerequisites, but with comparable sailing experience are still welcome to enroll in the course.   You should have the ability to confidently sail a boat on your own with a complete understanding of fundamental sailing theory.  

There needs to be a minimum of 2 students enrolled in this course to confirm the course dates.

Price:  $2395

Bareboat Cruising/Five-Day Live Aboard

J World Annapolis’ US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification course is a great way to the build skills to cruise for extended adventures and unlock worldwide chartering opportunities.

Get ready for a cruising adventure in the Chesapeake Bay while earning your US Sailing Certification

In addition to the topics taught in our3-Day Basic Cruising course, our Bareboat Cruising works deeper into the theory and practice of cruising large boats for an extended period of time.   In our bareboat cruising course, you will cover the following topics:

  • Meal planning & provisioning 
  • electronic and coastal navigation
  • current set and drift calculations
  • radio communication protocol
  • jury rigs
  • advanced anchoring techniques under sail and power
  • going aloft
  • advanced cruise planning and advanced piloting.

Conducted during the week and spread over 5 days, we typically have the Chesapeake to ourselves and often experience a wider range of weather conditions. This course begins on Wednesday @9:00 am and ends Sunday @4:00. You’ll live aboard the boat for the duration of the course.  Complete this course with the qualifications, skill and confidence to safely sail a similar sized boat in moderate to strong wind and seas. This is the perfect course to prepare you to charter a cruising boat on your own.

US Sailing Bareboat Certification & IPC

The  US Sailing Basic Keelboat and US Sailing Basic Cruising certification  are prerequisites to earn a Bareboat Cruising Certification.  Once completed, you qualify for  an International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) – an internationally recognized level of competence, and required for chartering in the Mediterranean, European Union and elsewhere.   Sailors without the prerequisites, but with comparable sailing experience are still welcome to enroll in the course.   You should have the ability to confidently sail a boat on your own with a complete understanding of fundamental sailing theory.  

There needs to be a minimum of 2 students enrolled in this course to confirm the course dates.

Price:  $2395

Bareboat Cruising/Five-Day Live Aboard

J World Annapolis’ US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification course is a great way to the build skills to cruise for extended adventures and unlock worldwide chartering opportunities.

Get ready for a cruising adventure in the Chesapeake Bay while earning your US Sailing Certification

In addition to the topics taught in our3-Day Basic Cruising course, our Bareboat Cruising works deeper into the theory and practice of cruising large boats for an extended period of time.   In our bareboat cruising course, you will cover the following topics:

  • Meal planning & provisioning 
  • electronic and coastal navigation
  • current set and drift calculations
  • radio communication protocol
  • jury rigs
  • advanced anchoring techniques under sail and power
  • going aloft
  • advanced cruise planning and advanced piloting.

Conducted during the week and spread over 5 days, we typically have the Chesapeake to ourselves and often experience a wider range of weather conditions. This course begins on Wednesday @9:00 am and ends Sunday @4:00. You’ll live aboard the boat for the duration of the course.  Complete this course with the qualifications, skill and confidence to safely sail a similar sized boat in moderate to strong wind and seas. This is the perfect course to prepare you to charter a cruising boat on your own.

US Sailing Bareboat Certification & IPC

The  US Sailing Basic Keelboat and US Sailing Basic Cruising certification  are prerequisites to earn a Bareboat Cruising Certification.  Once completed, you qualify for  an International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) – an internationally recognized level of competence, and required for chartering in the Mediterranean, European Union and elsewhere.   Sailors without the prerequisites, but with comparable sailing experience are still welcome to enroll in the course.   You should have the ability to confidently sail a boat on your own with a complete understanding of fundamental sailing theory.  

There needs to be a minimum of 2 students enrolled in this course to confirm the course dates.

Price:  $2395

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