PUT-IN-BAY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Days of Hands‑On Bareboat Cruising from Put‑in‑Bay: Command a 30'–45' Sloop in Coastal Winds
A 3‑day (56‑hour) bareboat cruising course out of Put‑in‑Bay Yacht Club that teaches coastal navigation, advanced sail trim and emergency operations aboard 30'–45' sloop‑rigged sailboats.
Three Days of Hands‑On Bareboat Cruising from Put‑in‑Bay: Command a 30'–45' Sloop in Coastal Winds.
From Put‑in‑Bay, this immersive three‑day program places students aboard a 30'–45' sloop‑rigged, auxiliary‑powered sailboat to learn coastal navigation, advanced sail trim, anchoring and mooring, docking, auxiliary engines, provisioning and emergency operations while cruising inland and coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Intensive, Hands‑On Skill Building
This course focuses on practical seamanship: coastal navigation, advanced sail trim, emergency procedures, anchoring/mooring and boat systems — all practiced underway during a multi‑day cruise.
Sloop‑Rigged, Auxiliary‑Powered Yachts
Instruction takes place aboard 30'–45' sloop‑rigged sailboats equipped with auxiliary engines and full boat systems, giving students real experience with the gear and systems used on coastal passages.
Coastal and Inland Waters in Moderate to Heavy Winds
The itinerary covers inland and coastal waters where students will learn seamanship in a range of conditions, including moderate to heavy winds and sea states appropriate for coastal cruising training.
What the day feels like
What the Course Feels Like
Over three days and two overnights, the course combines classroom and on‑deck instruction with sustained time underway: students rotate through helming, sail trim, navigation and engine checks while the instructor coaches emergency procedures, anchoring and provisioning decisions in real coastal conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course covers provisioning and boat systems; participants should arrive prepared for multi‑day cruising and meet prerequisite certifications (ASA 101 and ASA 103).
Enrollment requires ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising prior to this ASA 104 bareboat cruising course.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising course?
The course is three days with two overnights, totaling 56 hours.
What size and type of boat is used for the course?
Instruction takes place aboard a 30'–45' sloop‑rigged, auxiliary‑powered sailboat.
What certifications are required before attending?
Prerequisites are ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising.
What skills and topics does the course cover?
The curriculum includes coastal navigation, advanced sail trim, provisioning, boat systems and auxiliary engines, anchoring/mooring, docking and emergency operations, among other coastal cruising skills.
What are the booking or occupancy restrictions?
If the booking system shows only one space remaining, contact the operator to confirm vessel capacity; depending on couples or individual bookings the operator may only be able to accept three students.
Who operates the ASA 104 course out of Put‑in‑Bay?
The course is operated by Erie Islands Sailing School & Adventures LLC.