Basic Coastal Cruising teaches sailors to plan and execute a cruise on
a mid-sized cruising sailboat with inboard diesel power along the
Chesapeake Bay. It is a two-day and one-night course.

Course content:
Topics covered include chart reading and navigation, use of the VHF,
review of the boat systems, maneuvering under power, anchoring,
planning a cruise and emergency procedures including heavy-weather sailing.

** Customized Dates: Groups of 2 or more can schedule private courses
at no additional cost.

Prerequisite:
Fundamentals of Sailing (ASA 101) and Intermediate Sailing OR equivalent
sailing experience. Please note, Getaway also offers a course which
combines Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) and Bareboat Chartering (ASA 104).

Boats used in the instruction:
Cruising boats in the range 31 to 34 feet from the Getaway fleet.

ASA Basic Cruising certification examination:
The written examination is offered at the end of the instructional period.
Cost: $75 to include the exam, logbook, grading, and certificate.

What to Bring:
In addition to the usual sailing gear be sure to bring your foul-weather
gear, bed linens, pillow and a change of clothes.

Cost:
$625.00 + tax; $562.50 + tax for club members.

The Bareboat Chartering course is designed for the experienced
sailor who is interested in bareboat chartering and extended cruising.
Graduates will be prepared to skipper a large cruising sailboat in
challenging wind and water conditions. One of the large cruising
boats such as the Catalina or Beneteau is used for the instruction.
Each student will rotate through skipper and crew positions.

Course Content:
Topics include weather forecasting, the electrical, mechanical and
plumbing systems aboard larger cruising boats, understanding the
charter contract, crew orientation and responsibilities, docking and
maneuvering under power, mooring, anchoring, navigation (including
GPS), heavy weather sailing, over-board recovery and other emergency
procedures. This is an intense three days and two nights course.

** Customized Dates: Groups of 2 or more can schedule private courses
at no additional cost.

Prerequisites:
Fundamentals of Sailing (ASA 101), Intermediate Sailing and Coastal
Cruising (ASA 103) or equivalent sailing experience.

Boats:
Cruising boats in the range 30 to 34 feet from the Getaway fleet.

Cost:
$725.00 + tax; $652.50 + tax for club members.

This course is highly recommended for those interested in gaining the
knowledge and skills needed to skipper a cruising sailboat on the Chesapeake.

** Customized Dates: Groups of 2 or more can schedule private courses
at no additional cost.

Prerequisites:
Fundamentals of Sailing (ASA 101) and Intermediate Sailing or equivalent sailing experience.

Cost:
$1,200.00 + tax; $1080 + tax for club members.