From beginner to bareboat cruising in one intensive program

Earn ASA 101, ASA 103, and ASA 104 certifications in a structured progression.

What will you learn?

This bundle takes you from no experience (or limited experience) to confident bareboat sailors. This immersive bundle is the fastest and most effective way to build real sailing confidence. In one continuous program, you progress from the basics to full cruising skills.

• ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing
  • Sailing fundamentals, terminology, and safety
  • Steering, sail trim, points of sail
  • Rules of the Road and man-overboard procedures
• ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising
  • Boat systems overview (engine, electrical, plumbing)
  • Docking, anchoring, and mooring
  • Crew coordination and coastal navigation basics
  • Sail handling on a larger cruising sailboat
• ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising
  • Advanced sail handling and reefing
  • Trip planning and basic weather interpretation
  • Living aboard and systems management
  • Skipper responsibilities and decision-making

How is it taught?

• The program runs over 9 consecutive days, from Saturday through Friday of the following week
• Start and finish in Barrington, RI
• ASA 101 and ASA 103 are taught on a 30’ sailboat with a helm
• ASA 104 is taught on a 35 or 42 feet sailboat
• Instructor-led, hands-on training with small groups (4 students max)
• Hands-on! A mix of on-the-water sailing and short classroom sessions
• Students rotate through real skipper responsibilities: helming, sail trim, docking, anchoring, navigation and even provisioning and cooking on board
• The ASA 104 portion consists of 3 full days on the water, focused on real-world cruising and skipper decision-making
• Each level includes the official ASA written exam and logbook sign-off

What will you be able to do after the class?

• Confidently skipper a cruising sailboat
• Safely dock, anchor, and moor in varying conditions
• Manage basic onboard systems while underway
• Plan and execute overnight and multi-day coastal trips
• Charter or rent sailboats where ASA 104 is required
• Sail comfortably as skipper or crew in coastal waters
• Obtain your International Proficiency Certificate to charter a boat anywhere in the world
• Join ASA 105 – 106 classes

Why Take All Three ASA Courses Together as a bundle?

That’s what sets Narragansett Sailing apart from other sailing schools.

• Start sailing. Finish confident
• Go from beginner to skilled sailor in one continuous, immersive experience
• Skills build day after day—no gaps, no relearning
• Gain the confidence that only comes from real sailing experience
• A smart investment that saves time and money

The fastest, most effective path to sailing independence.