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Command the Bridge: ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising off Tampa
A focused, two-day liveaboard course that trains experienced students to skipper 30–45 ft auxiliary-powered cruising catamarans in inland or coastal waters, including moderate to heavy wind and sea conditions.
Command the Bridge: ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising off Tampa.
Off Tampa’s working waterfront, this intensive ASA 114 course turns competent sailors into catamaran skippers through multi-day, hands-on instruction aboard 30–45 foot auxiliary‑powered cruising catamarans. The program emphasizes catamaran systems, seamanship, safety and emergency response while students practice liveaboard cruising in inland or coastal waters and learn to handle the boat in moderate to heavy winds.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Skipper a 30–45 ft Auxiliary-Powered Catamaran
Students learn to command an auxiliary‑powered cruising catamaran roughly 30 to 45 feet long, gaining practical knowledge of structure, components, systems and performance under both sail and power.
Training for Moderate to Heavy Weather
Instruction covers seamanship, heavy‑weather operation and emergency response so students can skipper a catamaran in inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds — documented up to 30 knots.
Multi-Day Hands-On Cruising
The course is delivered as a multi‑day liveaboard cruise, giving students prolonged, practical exposure to passage planning, boat systems and day‑to‑day life aboard a cruising catamaran.
What the day feels like
What the Course Feels Like
Expect concentrated, practical instruction that alternates classroom briefings with on‑deck practice across a multi‑day liveaboard passage. The rhythm is hands‑on: system walkthroughs and seamanship drills segue into line handling, sail and power transitions, and emergency‑response scenarios while operating in inland or coastal waters and variable wind conditions.
THE SKILLSET
Skipper a 30–45 ft Auxiliary-Powered Catamaran
Students learn to command an auxiliary‑powered cruising catamaran roughly 30 to 45 feet long, gaining practical knowledge of structure, components, systems and performance under both sail and power.
THE CONDITIONS
Training for Moderate to Heavy Weather
Instruction covers seamanship, heavy‑weather operation and emergency response so students can skipper a catamaran in inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds — documented up to 30 knots.
THE LIVEABOARD
Multi-Day Hands-On Cruising
The course is delivered as a multi‑day liveaboard cruise, giving students prolonged, practical exposure to passage planning, boat systems and day‑to‑day life aboard a cruising catamaran.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course serves best — and who should prepare further.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a multi‑day liveaboard training course aboard a 30–45 ft auxiliary‑powered cruising catamaran; plan for hands‑on instruction and overnight periods aboard.
Pack as you would for a short cruising trip and for shipboard life aboard a cruising catamaran; bring clothing and personal items suitable for multi‑day liveaboard conditions.
Delivered as an intensive, multi‑day liveaboard program that combines onboard practice with instruction focused on catamaran systems, seamanship and emergency response.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising course?
The course is conducted over two days.
What prerequisites are required to enroll?
Completion of ASA 101–104 is required prior to taking this course.
What size and type of boats are used?
Training is conducted aboard auxiliary‑powered cruising catamarans approximately 30 to 45 feet in length.
In what conditions will we train?
The syllabus covers operation in inland or coastal waters and includes training for moderate to heavy winds and sea conditions, documented up to 30 knots.
What skills will I have after completing the course?
On successful completion, students will be able to skipper an auxiliary‑powered cruising catamaran of approximately 30–45 feet during a multi‑day liveaboard cruise in inland or coastal waters.
How much does the course cost?
The course is listed at $850.