Bareboat Charter

Bareboat Charter Certification is taught by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains on Lake Superior. Qualified graduates will become bareboat charter certified from 30 to 45 feet.

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Two Level Bareboat Charter Certification

This is the second part of a two-part certification program. It is normally held on a 34' - 36' cruising auxiliary sailboat on Lake Superior. Typically, we anchor out on Saturday night. Students learn to maneuver the boat under power, dock, anchor, and navigate in differing weather conditions. Successful candidates will receive bareboat charter certification upon completion. Instructor is American Sailing Association (ASA) certified as well as a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. 

Course Outline:

Day 1: Safety Orientation, Boat Systems, Docking & Getting Underway, Setting Sails, Reefing, Heaving To, Crew Overboard, Anchoring.(Some drills are typically moved to Day 2 based on weather and time constraints.)

Day 2: Complete and Review Day One Activities, Navigation, Emergency Procedures, Cruising Tips.

Day 3: Review Days One and Two, Work on Weak Points, Written Exam.

Students should bring clothing for all weather conditions, sleeping bag, towel, and navigation instruments if you have them.

Prerequisites for this course:  Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) or equivalent experience which would allow test-out consideration.

The Bayfield Two-Part Basic Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering course can be scheduled as a regular Bayfield course or as a Family and Friends course.