
Know the topics and decide whether this course (or another in our series) is right for you.
Understand and safely operate boat systems, including head and stove
Illustrated graphics on how fuel and water operate in a diesel engine
A discussion of the controls affecting subtle sail trimming and shaping
more on boat handling, including special docking situations (Med moor, etc.)
A variety of challenges for the skipper and how to respond when things go wrong
there are no new knots in 104 -- thus this is a quick review
basics on weather to help the skipper recognize dangers and predict short-term weather
Chart basics and structure - including lats and longs
Several "advanced" marks that the cruising skipper will likely one day meet
Practice in becoming quicker and better and chart reading
Get grounded in the COLREGS -- ignorance is no excuse for not knowing
Basic 104 dead reckoning math problems of the type introduced on the 04 exam
Live the cruising life! This course is an essential step toward acquiring essential sailing knowledge. It contains over two hours of images and illustrations with narrations on the several subjects the cruiser needs to know to ace the 104 bareboat cruising exam.
Move toward self-sufficiency at sea with this knowledge of boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, coastal navigation and chart plotting, weather, seamanship tips, advanced anchoring and “good to know" knowledge to add to your lifelong learning.
Absorb essential cruising knowledge to skipper a cruising sailboat in on a multi-day voyage with competence and confidence.
Learn excellence in seamanship and first actions to take in a variety of distress situations.
Glean tips, opinions and commentary from the captain's personal experience.