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Three Days Aboard a Lagoon 42: ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran from Little River
A hands-on, three-day ASA 114 course aboard a Lagoon 42 that pairs ocean passages with two nights anchored at Bird Island to train intermediate skippers.
Three Days Aboard a Lagoon 42: ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran from Little River.
Set out from Little River on a three-day, two-night liveaboard course aboard a Lagoon 42 catamaran where ocean passages and two nights at anchor off Bird Island are the classroom—part seamanship boot camp, part practical cruise experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lagoon 42 TPI: space and stability for real-world training
The ASA 114 is taught on a Lagoon 42 TPI, a cruising catamaran that emphasizes increased living space and flatter sailing qualities, offering greater onboard comfort compared with many monohulls.
Three days of ocean sailing with anchorage at Bird Island
The course blends three days of ocean sailing with two nights at anchor at Bird Island, giving students extended time underway and in an anchorage environment to practice multi-day cruising skills.
Intermediate catamaran skipper training
ASA 114 trains the intermediate sailor in catamaran structure, systems, performance under sail and power, seamanship and safety, heavy-weather operation and emergency response for cruising catamarans roughly 30–45 feet in length.
What the day feels like
What the three-day liveaboard feels like
The course is an immersive liveaboard: days are spent on ocean passages practicing sail and power handling, navigation and systems work, while evenings include anchoring practice and onboard meal planning with the crew—an applied curriculum designed to prepare you for multi-day cruising aboard a catamaran.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Regular classes begin on the first Thursday of each month. Private classes for couples or pairs and flexible scheduling are available by contacting the operator.
Meals while aboard are included, but motion sickness remedies are not—bring personal medications or remedies if you are prone to queasiness. Students will also participate in meal planning; a provisioning gift card is provided.
The course fee is $1,400 per student with a required non-refundable $250 deposit; final payment is due 21 days before arrival. A two-student minimum applies and class size is capped at four individuals or two couples.
Meet at Cricket Cove Marina, 4495 Baker St, Little River, SC 29566. Exact meeting-location details are provided after purchase.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran course?
The course runs three days with two nights aboard.
What does the course cost and is there a deposit?
The price is $1,400 per student and the course requires a non-refundable $250 deposit.
Are meals included?
Meals while aboard are included as part of the course.
Do I need any prerequisites?
Yes—ASA 104 is a prerequisite for enrollment in ASA 114.
What are the class size and minimums?
Classes require a two-student minimum and are limited to four individual students or two couples per ASA 114 class.
When do classes run and are private options available?
Classes begin on the first Thursday of each month; private classes for couples or pairs with flexible scheduling are available—call the operator to discuss.
Where do we meet for the course?
The meeting location is Cricket Cove Marina, 4495 Baker St, Little River, SC 29566; exact meeting details are provided after purchase.