Combine Coastal Cruising with Bareboat Cruising and Save!

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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!.

Duration
6 Days Combined
Location
New Bedford
Operator
Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters
Category
Sailing
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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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

THE VALUE

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.

THE SKILL SET

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.

THE LOCATION

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

1
Certification‑minded sailorsSailors intent on earning ASA credentials quickly will find the bundled schedule focused and efficient.
2
Budget‑conscious learnersThe bundle is presented as a way to save on tuition by combining two courses into a single program.
3
Experienced day sailors moving to cruisingThose with basic boat handling skills looking to step up to coastal and bareboat competencies can use the bundle to bridge that gap.
4
Boat owners seeking bareboat certificationOwners preparing to operate a bareboat or charter internationally can complete ASA 104 as part of this bundled pathway.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The combined ASA 103–104 bundle runs six days total.

Standards & prep

Participants should review the official ASA 103 and ASA 104 standards documents provided in the itinerary before the course.

Operator & booking

The program is offered through Buzzards Bay Yacht Charters out of New Bedford; contact the operator for schedule and booking details.

What to bring

Confirm specific gear requirements with the operator; consult the ASA standards linked in the itinerary for recommended competencies and any pre‑course materials.

Booking Notice

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.