FERNANDINA BEACH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Certification Levels, One Intense 6.5-Day Push to Bareboat Confidence
A compact, hands-on combo in Fernandina Beach that bundles Basic Keelboat (101), Coastal Cruising (103) and Advanced Cruising/Bareboat (104) into a single 6.5‑day program that includes two nights aboard and five meals.
Three Certification Levels, One Intense 6.5-Day Push to Bareboat Confidence.
Combo Course 101/103/104 is a concentrated, hands-on sailing curriculum run out of Fernandina Beach that moves a student from basic keelboat handling through coastal cruising to advanced bareboat cruising over a 6.5‑day span. The program blends classroom and on‑water instruction, includes two nights aboard the training vessel and five meals, and is presented as an all‑in‑one pathway to practical competence at the helm.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A single package covering 101, 103 and 104
This combo bundles the Basic Keelboat standard with Coastal Cruising and the Advanced Cruising/Bareboat standard so students gain a continuous progression of skills in one program—an all‑in‑one learning to sail, hands‑on experience.
Two nights afloat, meals included
The course includes two nights aboard the training boat and five meals, giving students practical experience living and working on board during the program.
From light‑wind keelboat handling to skipper of larger cruisers
Instruction spans basics—handling a 25–30 foot keelboat in light to moderate conditions—through coastal cruising as skipper or crew on auxiliary‑powered 25–30 foot boats, up to advanced cruising standards for 30–50 foot vessels including boat systems and maintenance.
What the day feels like
How the program unfolds
Over 6.5 days students move through a focused progression: mastering basic keelboat handling, applying that knowledge to coastal cruising tasks as skipper and crew, then advancing into bareboat/cruising standards with instruction on living afloat and boat systems—delivered primarily through hands‑on time aboard the vessel and supported by onboard meals and overnight experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this combo suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The combo is run as a 6.5‑day program.
Program includes two nights aboard the training vessel and five meals as part of the course package.
The package combines Basic Keelboat (101), Coastal Cruising (103) and Advanced Cruising/Bareboat (104) standards into a single program.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the combo course?
The Combo Course 101/103/104 runs for 6.5 days.
Which standards are covered?
The program covers Basic Keelboat (101), Coastal Cruising (103) and Advanced Cruising/Bareboat (104).
Are overnight stays included?
Yes — the course includes two nights aboard the training vessel.
Are meals provided?
Yes — five meals are included as part of the course package.
What boat sizes and conditions does the training address?
Course 101 and 103 focus on boats of about 25–30 feet in light to moderate conditions; Course 104 prepares individuals for acting as skipper or crew on 30–50 foot boats in coastal waters.