LITTLE RIVER BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Five Days Afloat: A Private ASA 102/103 Live‑Aboard for Two in Little River
A five-day, four-night liveaboard course that pairs two sailors for private, progressive instruction in advanced sail trim and coastal boat handling.
Five Days Afloat: A Private ASA 102/103 Live‑Aboard for Two in Little River.
Set out from Little River for a compact, immersive liveaboard designed specifically for couples and pairs: five days and four nights of private instruction where you and your partner take the helm, refine sail trim, and learn boat handling together in a coastal cruising environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tailored, couple‑focused lessons
This is a private course for a couple or pair, letting instructors concentrate on teamwork, single‑handed practice and skills retention at a comfortable pace.
Five days and four nights afloat
The live‑aboard structure places you on the water overnight, giving extended time to practice sail trim, docking, anchoring and seamanship in near‑coastal conditions.
Combined ASA 102 and 103 progression
The course blends ASA 102 (advanced sail trim and day sailing handling) with ASA 103 (intermediate cruising skills, navigation basics, anchoring and systems) so you depart confident in coastal cruising tasks.
What the day feels like
What five days on deck feels like
Over a five‑day, four‑night program you and your partner live aboard, rotating through hands‑on drills and real‑world practice that progressively builds from advanced sail trim to intermediate cruising tasks; instruction is private and paced to ensure you both retain skills and can single‑hand the boat when needed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Motion sickness remedies are not included and should be brought if you are prone to queasiness; common remedies include over‑the‑counter medications, wristbands or patches.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The program is a 5‑day, 4‑night liveaboard course.
What does the price cover and how much does it cost?
Pricing is $3,900 per couple/pair; instructional materials and testing are included. Additional students are $1,500 each.
Are there prerequisites?
Yes—ASA 101 is required before taking this combined 102/103 course.
What is the deposit and final payment policy?
A non‑refundable $500 deposit is required to reserve the course; once received, instructional materials are mailed. Final payment is due 21 days before arrival and is paid via emailed invoice.
When do classes begin each week?
Classes begin on Monday or Tuesday of each week.
How many students are aboard?
The vessel can carry a maximum of four students aboard; the course is offered private for a couple/pair with the option to add up to two additional students for a fee.