Are you ready to discover ocean sailing and explore the coast? Our ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising course will give you the skills and confidence you’ll need for safe and successful coastal expeditions.
Depending on weather and sea state, this course takes you beyond the Golden Gate to Drakes Bay and the Farallon Islands, then down to Half Moon Bay and back within 4 days. Aboard Coho II, our Spencer 44 bluewater cruiser, you'll practice night sailing, chart navigation, electronic piloting, and anchoring. Learn float plan development, advanced sail trim, weather analysis, heavy weather techniques, emergency procedures, and more. Boat systems and troubleshooting are also covered, with an emphasis on the problem-solving skills that are essential to self-sufficient coastal cruising.
The Advanced Cruising & Seamanship textbook is included with your purchase of this course and will be mailed to you. If you wish to pick up your textbook in person or if you sign up less than a week from the first day of your course, please contact our office. Optionally, you may purchase the Advanced Cruising & Seamanship e-book directly from the ASA. Advance study of your textbook will enhance your success in this course. The Annapolis Book of Seamanship by John Rousmaniere is also recommended reading but is not required.
If you haven't received your ASA 105, Coastal Navigation certification yet, consider earning both ASA 105 and 106 in one week by taking our ASA 105/106 California Coastal Combination Course. You have up to one year to take ASA 105 after completing ASA 106 to receive both certifications.
Registration & Next Steps
There are three ways to sign up for ASA 106 - by phone (415) 331 - 8250, email, or by clicking the link below.
Note on Course Prerequisite Recency:
- If you have completed ASA 104 within the past 3 years, you are ready to enroll.
- If you completed ASA 104 more than 3 years ago, and have sailed since but not with Modern Sailing, please submit a recent Sailing Resume.
- If it has been more than 3 years since you were last on the water, you can fulfill the recency requirement by booking an ASA 111-104 Sailing Review. Please contact our team to discuss scheduling and your path to ASA 106.
