This is an unusual class/voyage opportunity. Some who join us on a coastal passage come along purely for the enjoyment of sailing without desiring this course certification; others get the cert. Either way, it's a great opportunity to experience open water sailing in a very strongly supported environment... a magnificent experience however you approach it!
Caribbean
General Standard
Coastal Passage Making graduates will have successfully demonstrated
their ability to responsibly skipper and crew an inboard auxiliary
powered cruising sailboat during passages on coastal waters, in all
weather conditions, including all levels of visibility and all hours of
the day and night.
Certification Requirements
Coastal Passage Making Certification requires the successful completion
of the following knowledge and skill requirements. These requirements
are expected to be performed safely with confident command of the boat,
for a distance of at least 50 nautical miles upon coastal waters, with
a wind speed of at least 15 knots, including an overnight passage.
"We
just got back from our third bareboat cruise. It's really great having
all MY CHILDREN AS CREW and it's all thanks to you, OSA. Do you realize
that my daughter and I have taken FIVE COURSES TOGETHER? I can't think
of anything that makes for a STRONGER PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP than
sailing together! Sailing truly is something that a forty-nine year old
and a seventeen year old can have in common." -- Michael W. Seneca, S.C.
You'll inspect inventory, establish watch schedules, calculate ETA’s in consideration of wind, weather and current conditions, and take on all primary responsibilities for ensuring a safe and enjoyable passage. You may join for the experience, or graduate with U.S. Sailing’s Coastal Passage Making certification with the knowledge and experience to organize and complete future passages on your own.
Prerequisite: Coastal Navigation
Certification: U.S. Sailing Association Coastal Passage
(Crew level instruction available.)
Skills covered include:
* Preparation to Sail: Preparing a vessel to keep crew comfortable, happy and safe for an extended passage. Preparation includes inspections of all systems and items bow to stern; an inventory of safety and emergency equipment, tools and spare parts; performing correct lashing of dinghy and equipment; and checking of sails and their condition. * Crew Operations and Skills: Taking extra measures and forethought required by longer passage legs and overnight sailing. Understanding and operating electronic equipment such as Loran, GPS and radar; high level seamanship skills; ability to direct crew and good decisions regarding weather and conditions, crew welfare, navigation and safety.
* Boat Control in Confined Water: Demonstrate boat control in close quarters under adverse conditions as you leave the harbor.
* Navigation: Demonstrate proper use of ship's log, tide and current tables, Light List and Coast Pilot; correct method of taking a running fix; use of navigational way points; condirmation of chartwork with electronic navigation; pilot danger bearings.
* Boat Control in Open Water: Demonstrate leadership skills during a night passage; command and control of the vessel under all wind and sea conditions; seamanship skills during a headsail change.
* Heavy Weather Sailing: Demonstrate working on deck at night or under heavy weather usiing safety harness and jacklines; the use of boom preventer. * Overboard Recovery Methods: Demonstrate Quick-Stop and Lifesling metods, day and night, choosing the most appropriate method for current, wind and sea conditions.
Enrollment package includes: • 1 Day Onboard Systems, Rigging & Passage Preparation • 5 Day Coastal Passage Practical
