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Combine Coastal Cruising with Bareboat Cruising and Save!
A six‑day ASA 103–104 bundle run from New Bedford that fast‑tracks certification and reduces tuition by combining two core coastal cruising courses.
Combine Coastal Cruising with Bareboat Cruising and Save!.
Accelerate your sailing skills with the ASA bundle for 103 (Coastal Cruising) and 104 (Bareboat Cruising), a focused curriculum designed to deliver certification efficiently and affordably for sailors aiming to progress quickly.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fast certification, reduced tuition
The bundle packages ASA 103 and 104 together so you can complete both standards in one combined offering, an efficient option for sailors who want to save time and money while meeting ASA requirements.
Coastal and bareboat competencies
The curriculum covers the detailed standards for both coastal cruising and bareboat cruising, structured so students meet the competencies specified in the ASA 103 and 104 documentation.
New Bedford-based instruction
Delivered from New Bedford by Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters, the bundle brings the ASA standards together on a regional platform appropriate for sailors targeting ASA certification.
What the day feels like
What the bundle feels like
Over six combined days the program moves deliberately through the ASA 103 and 104 standards so candidates can build on skills day to day, culminating in the competencies required for both coastal and bareboat certification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this bundle suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The combined ASA 103–104 bundle runs six days total.
Participants should review the official ASA 103 and ASA 104 standards documents provided in the itinerary before the course.
The program is offered through Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters out of New Bedford; contact the operator for schedule and booking details.
Confirm specific gear requirements with the operator; consult the ASA standards linked in the itinerary for recommended competencies and any pre‑course materials.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ASA 103–104 bundle?
The combined bundle is six days in duration.
Which standards are covered in the program?
The course covers the official ASA 103 (Coastal Cruising) and ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising) standards; the itinerary lists the two ASA standards documents.
Who operates this bundled course?
The bundle is offered by Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters based in New Bedford.
Is this bundle intended for certification or general training?
The bundle is designed to accelerate sailing skills toward ASA certification and is presented as an efficient pathway to complete the 103 and 104 standards.
Will bundling the courses save money?
The offering is described as a way to save on tuition by completing ASA 103 and 104 together.