JERSEY CITY CATAMARAN FIELD GUIDE
Seven Days of Passage Making: Charleston to Jersey City's Skyline
A seven-day offshore and coastal program that takes committed mariners from Charleston north along the Eastern Seaboard to Jersey City while delivering U.S. Sailing bareboat and catamaran certifications.
Seven Days of Passage Making: Charleston to Jersey City's Skyline.
Set sail from the historic harbor of Charleston on a seven-day offshore and coastal expedition that tracks north along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard to the skyline of Jersey City. The program is an academic immersion in endurance passage making—designed to build sustained offshore mileage, night-sailing experience, and the seamanship required for extended transits.
Highlights
Expedition Highlights
The Excess 14 — a performance-first catamaran
The Excess 14 is engineered for helmsman-first driving: asymmetrical hulls, a lighter displacement and a refined sail plan offer responsive control and efficiency over distance—attributes tuned for serious coastal and offshore passages.
Offshore mastery and industry credentials
Over seven consecutive days you practice passage planning, weather routing, and systems management while rotating through rigorous watch schedules—culminating in U.S. Sailing Bareboat Cruising and Catamaran endorsements under world-class instruction.
Sustained 24‑hour operations
Night sailing and continuous watch standing are integral expectations on this passage; limited berths ensure each participant remains actively engaged in decision-making and underway operations.
What the day feels like
What seven days at sea feels like
This is where coastal sailing becomes passage making: long hours on watch, repeated night transits, and the steady discipline of navigating the Northern Corridor. Over the course of seven days you move from a harbor departure through open-ocean and coastal phases, refining crew coordination and vessel handling under real offshore conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Seven-day program with a June 7th departure; the itinerary tracks north along the Eastern Seaboard and culminates in Jersey City.
Expect sustained watch standing and night sailing; onboard living is configured to be functional while underway rather than focused on anchorage comforts.
Guests are responsible for arranging travel to Charleston prior to departure and for travel from Jersey City after arrival. Official meeting location provided: 3190 Suite C Matecumbe Key Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the voyage?
The program runs seven days.
When does this departure begin?
This itinerary departs June 7th.
Where does the voyage start and finish?
The voyage departs from Charleston, South Carolina and concludes in Jersey City, New Jersey.
What certifications are offered on the program?
Participants can earn the U.S. Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification and a Catamaran Endorsement through hands-on instruction.
What boat will we be sailing?
The program uses the Excess 14, a performance-driven catamaran optimized for passage making.
Who operates this program?
The Bluewater Academy operates the Charleston to Jersey City passage.
Where do I meet before departure?
The listed meeting location is 3190 Suite C Matecumbe Key Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955; guests are responsible for organizing travel to Charleston prior to the voyage and return travel from Jersey City after arrival.