CLEAR LAKE SHORES SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Night Sails and Advanced Skills: ASA 106 Aboard the 2024 Jeanneau 490 out of Clear Lake Shores
A focused 3-day, 3-night ASA 106 advanced coastal cruising certification run by SailTime Houston, including required night-time sailing aboard a 2024 Jeanneau 490.
Night Sails and Advanced Skills: ASA 106 Aboard the 2024 Jeanneau 490 out of Clear Lake Shores.
Adventure brief
Night Sails and Advanced Skills: ASA 106 Aboard the 2024 Jeanneau 490 out of Clear Lake Shores
Set from Clear Lake Shores, this three-day advanced coastal cruising course places sailors aboard a 2024 Jeanneau 490 for intensive coastal passages and required night-time sailing, designed to complete the standards for ASA 106 certification.
Set sail on an unforgettable 3-day ASA 106 advanced coastal cruising certification course with SailTime Houston in Clear Lake Shores, Texas. This hands-on adventure aboard the sleek 2024 Jeanneau 490 offers a perfect blend of skill-building and excitement for experienced sailors eager to advance their knowledge. Unlike beginner courses, ASA 106 teaches advanced coastal navigation techniques, including night-time sailing, essential for mastering coastal cruising conditions. The course is designed to challenge and refine your sailing abilities while providing ample time to enjoy the stunning Texas Gulf Coast scenery. As you navigate through calm bays and the open waters, you’ll gain confidence handling complex sailing situations under expert guidance. Clear Lake Shores’ protected waters make it an ideal location to practice safety drills, vessel handling, and advanced seamanship. With a small-group, private format, this experience delivers personalized instruction and plenty of opportunities to apply new skills. Whether you’re preparing for future offshore trips or simply want to elevate your sailing game, this ASA 106 course creates lasting memories and a deeper connection to the sea.
Route Schematic
Itinerary schematic
A compact progression of departures, daytime coastal practice and night-sailing sessions across the three-day course.
Depart SailTime Houston
Guests meet and board at SailTime Houston in Clear Lake Shores to embark on the three-day program.
Daytime coastal exercises
Day passages focus on advanced coastal cruising skills and boat systems management under daylight conditions.
Night-sailing certification exercises
Planned night-time sailing sessions provide practical night navigation and watchstanding experience required for ASA 106.
Overnight aboard the Jeanneau 490
The itinerary includes onboard overnight stays across the three nights of the course as part of the certification program.
Participants must have completed prerequisite ASA courses (101, 103, 104 and 105) and be able to demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skill elements of those standards before undertaking this advanced course.
What the day feels like
What the three-day course feels like
Over three days and three nights, sailors rotate through daytime coastal passages, onboard systems management and targeted night-sailing exercises aboard the Jeanneau 490, consolidating prior ASA training into the competency required for ASA 106.
THE VESSEL
A modern platform: the 2024 Jeanneau 490
The course is conducted aboard a 2024 Jeanneau 490, offering the onboard systems and space used for advanced coastal cruising exercises and overnight passages.
THE SKILLSET
Night-time sailing for certification
Night sailing is an explicit component of the curriculum: participants gain hands-on experience after dark to meet the ASA 106 requirements.
THE GOAL
Earn your ASA 106 — Advanced Coastal Cruising
This is a certification course structured to satisfy the standards for ASA 106, consolidating prior training and demonstrating competency in advanced coastal cruising tasks.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack bottled water and an ice chest, sunglasses, sunscreen, rubber-soled shoes (no black-soled shoes that scuff decks), rain gear or windbreaker, clothing for two days and one night (more layers for cooler months), towels, sheets, pillow and blankets. Note: the boat is air conditioned while at the dock.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ASA 106 course?
The course runs three days and three nights.
Where do I meet for the course?
Participants meet at SailTime Houston in Clear Lake Shores.
What boat will we use for training?
Training is conducted aboard a 2024 Jeanneau 490.
Are night sails part of the curriculum?
Yes — night-time sailing is included specifically to meet ASA 106 requirements.
What prerequisites are required to enroll?
Students must have completed ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising) and ASA 105 (Coastal Navigation), and be able to demonstrate competency in those standards.
What are the published rates for the course?
The student rate is $1,025; the couple rate is $2,000 (couples must be willing to share the same cabin).
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