Earn Your ASA 214 in a Day — Teach 30–45 ft Cruising Catamarans from Annapolis

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Earn Your ASA 214 in a Day — Teach 30–45 ft Cruising Catamarans from Annapolis

A one-day instructor qualification that certifies experienced sailors to teach liveaboard catamaran courses, with training materials and the ASA 214 credential included.

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Earn Your ASA 214 in a Day — Teach 30–45 ft Cruising Catamarans from Annapolis.

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Become a certified ASA 214 Cruising Catamaran Instructor in a single, focused day in Annapolis. This intensive course readies experienced sailors to teach liveaboard classes aboard 30–45 foot cruising catamarans, pairing expert instruction with the official ASA materials.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE CREDENTIAL

Certified to teach cruising catamarans

Successful candidates earn the ASA 214 Cruising Catamaran Instructor certification, qualifying them to run liveaboard classes aboard 30–45 foot cruising catamarans.

THE FORMAT

One-day intensive instructor qualification

The program is structured as a single, full-day instructor qualification that compresses the training and assessment needed to award the ASA 214 rating.

THE MATERIALS

Official ASA training materials provided

Candidates receive the official textbook Cruising Catamarans Made Easy and the course training materials needed for the ASA 214 certification.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The day is a concentrated blend of instruction, demonstration, and evaluation: established sailors move through the ASA syllabus, apply techniques aboard cruising catamarans, and complete the assessments needed to be credentialed as ASA 214 instructors.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Experienced SailorsDesigned for sailors with prior instructional experience and a strong foundation in sailing; this course converts that experience into an ASA 214 instructor credential.
2
Prospective InstructorsSailors who already hold ASA 204 Instructor certification and want to add catamaran instruction to their qualifications will find a direct, one-day path to certification.
3
Catamaran OwnersOwners of 30–45 ft cruising catamarans seeking the ability to teach liveaboard courses gain credentialed permission to lead such classes after successful completion.
4
Not for NovicesThis is not an entry-level course; participants must already hold ASA 204 Instructor certification and therefore should not attend as their first sailing instructor program.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

One day: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Location & Venue

This instructor qualification is held in Annapolis, Maryland.

What’s included

Training materials and the textbook Cruising Catamarans Made Easy are provided, and the ASA 214 certification is awarded upon successful completion.

Prerequisite

Participants must hold the ASA 204 Instructor certification prior to attending.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the ASA 214 instructor course?

The course is one day, running from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Where is the certification held?

This IQC is held in Annapolis, Maryland.

What certification do I receive?

You receive the ASA 214 Cruising Catamaran Instructor certification upon successful completion.

What materials are provided?

Training materials and the textbook Cruising Catamarans Made Easy are included with the course.

Are there prerequisites to attend?

Yes — candidates must already hold the ASA 204 Instructor certification before attending the ASA 214 IQC.

What type and size of boats does this qualification cover?

The ASA 214 qualifies instructors to teach liveaboard classes aboard 30 to 45-foot cruising catamarans.