MARINA DEL REY SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Three Days Back on the Water: A Catalina Refresher from Marina del Rey
A 3-day ASA 104 refresher run by Naos Yachts that restores confidence with hands-on instruction to Catalina Island—this guide explains what to expect and how the course runs.
Three Days Back on the Water: A Catalina Refresher from Marina del Rey.
Reignite your sailing confidence with a focused, instructor-led refresher departing from Marina del Rey. Over three days and two nights the ASA 104 Refresher Class places you back aboard with an ASA instructor for extended time on the water en route to Catalina Island; there is no exam, and students are welcome to bring a guest.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three days to Catalina Island
This refresher format stretches classroom knowledge into a 3-day, 2-night sailing experience to Catalina Island so students can rebuild confidence with sustained time underway.
Hands-on instruction without an exam
An ASA instructor accompanies the course to provide practical, hands-on coaching; the class is structured as a confidence-building refresher rather than an assessment.
Flotilla options and guest-friendly format
The refresher format includes guest invitations and is offered alongside flotilla departures—Catalina in April 2025 and Channel Islands in June 2025—giving students options for longer programs.
What the day feels like
What the three-day refresher feels like
Expect an immersive, low-pressure reintroduction to coastal cruising: three days and two nights of on-the-water time under the guidance of an ASA instructor, focused on rebuilding skills and confidence rather than testing them. The program invites students to bring a guest and emphasizes practical experience to prepare you to charter or sail independently again.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this refresher suits — and the key operational constraint to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This refresher is a 3-day program; related flotilla options include a 4-day Catalina option in April 2025 and a 5-day Channel Islands option in June 2025.
Students are invited to bring a guest for the course.
The class meets at Naos Yachts in Marina del Rey.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is there an exam at the end of the refresher?
No. The refresher is designed for hands-on time and confidence building and does not include an exam.
How long is the ASA 104 Refresher Class?
The refresher course runs for three days and two nights.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes. You are invited to bring a guest along for the refresher.
Where does the class meet?
The meeting location for the course is Naos Yachts in Marina del Rey.
Are there other refresher or flotilla options?
Yes. There is a Catalina flotilla option in April 2025 and a Channel Islands flotilla option in June 2025.
What happens if the class doesn't reach minimum enrollment?
The class requires a minimum of two students to run; the operator will contact registrants if a session needs to be rescheduled.