LITTLE RIVER PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Four Days, Three Nights: Private Live‑Aboard ASA 101/103 for Two in Little River
A private, live‑aboard sailing course that teaches ASA 101 and ASA 103 over four days and three nights—designed for couples or pairs who want immersive, hands‑on coastal sailing skills.
Four Days, Three Nights: Private Live‑Aboard ASA 101/103 for Two in Little River.
Set out from Little River for a private, live‑aboard sailing course designed for two. Over four days and three nights you and your partner focus on seamanship, sail handling, basic and intermediate coastal navigation, docking and anchoring — an immersive sequence of instruction, practice and assessment intended to leave you confident in near‑coastal cruising.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four days, three nights of immersive instruction
This private live‑aboard format places you on the water for four days and three nights so instruction, practice and rest happen where sailing life actually unfolds—daytime drills, twilight sail practice and onboard living for the full experience.
Couple/pair focus with options for single‑handed practice
Lessons are tailored to a pair, concentrating on team skills while also building single‑handed confidence, so both partners learn helm commands, sail trim and seamanship in a private setting.
ASA 101 and ASA 103 curriculum with testing included
The combo covers beginning keelboat handling through intermediate cruising skills and includes instructional materials, testing and trial ASA certification membership so you leave with documented competency.
What the day feels like
What the four‑day, live‑aboard course feels like
The course is paced to allow steady skill building: beginning‑sailor fundamentals (terminology, points of sail, basic trim and buoyage) are layered into hands‑on drills, then expanded to intermediate topics—engine systems, docking, anchoring, coastal navigation, weather and seamanship—so by the end you’ve practiced both crewed and single‑handed handling in near‑coastal waters.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this course.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring any personal motion‑sickness remedies you prefer—these are not provided. Other small personal items for a multi‑night live‑aboard are implied but not specified.
Price is $3,600 per couple/pair and $1,500 per additional student. A non‑refundable $500 deposit is required to reserve the course; final payment is due 21 days before arrival via emailed invoice.
Instructional materials, testing and a trial ASA certification membership are included; instructional materials are mailed after the deposit is received.
The program runs four days and three nights as a live‑aboard course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior sailing experience?
No. There are no prerequisites for the ASA 101/103 combo.
How many students can be aboard?
The course accepts up to four students aboard; it is offered privately for a couple/pair by default.
What does the price cover and how much does it cost?
The advertised cost is $3,600 per couple/pair and $1,500 per additional student; instructional materials and testing are included.
Is the deposit refundable?
No. A $500 deposit is required and is non‑refundable.
When is final payment due?
Final payment is due 21 days before arrival and is paid via an emailed invoice.
Are motion‑sickness remedies provided?
No. Motion‑sickness remedies are not included; students should bring their own if concerned.