4-Day Power Learn-n-Cruise
RPBA/Recreational Power Boat Association Close Quarters Maneuvering (1101-Single Engine or 1102-Twin Engine)
(9am Saturday through 5pm Tuesday) or (9am Thursday through 5pm Sunday)
Learn and vacation at the same time in our live-aboard 4-Day Power Learn-n-Cruise that provides instruction combined with a cruising vacation. Our most popular course model, this course will take you out in the islands for a long stretch of yachting, exploring and learning, in a relaxing teaching environment.
- You’ll learn the skills essential to skippering a 30' - 42' yacht aboard this comprehensive 4-day course.
- RPBA/Recreational Power Boat Association certification is included, with certification for Close Quarters Manuevering for either single or twin engine. Close Quarters Powerboat Handling is a powerboat handling course that is designed to provide the skills necessary to maneuver a powerboat confidently, competently and safely in tight spaces. Successful completion of the program indicates the student has demonstrated competence in handling either a twin inboard or single inboard in close quarters in light wind and or currents. For more information on the RPBA: RPBA Course
- The four days will covers cruise and fuel planning, maneuvering in a marina, picking up a mooring ball and anchoring. After yacht systems orientation and training, you’ll spend time learning to maneuver in close quarters and to use line handling techniques to your advantage while docking. You’ll have hands-on maneuvering practice, as well as anchoring practice and tying up to a mooring ball. Training will also include navigation (chart and GPS chart plotter as well as understanding tides and current), route planning, safety and emergency procedures, VHF training, diesel engine troubleshooting and clear understanding of all the boat’s systems.
- There will be opportunities for free time, to go ashore and explore the islands and marinas and to enjoy being on the yacht overnight.
- All meals included, with the exception on one night, when you’ll eat ashore and enjoy the local island dining. Overnight will include anchoring and/or moorage ball as well as staying in a marina in the San Juan Islands. Linens and towels also included.
Now you’re ready for your first bareboat charter vacation! Both twin-engine and single-engine courses offered. Just specify your preference when registering for your course.
| Tuition: Includes RPBA certification, overnight lodging on vessel, linens and towels, moorage fees, training, all meals and snacks (except for one dinner out). |
Single Engine: $1750 per person Twin Engine: $1795 per person |
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| Optional Private Stateroom Guarantee: | $195 This option guarantees an individual student a private stateroom (couples always have a stateroom). Sometimes, depending on the number individual students registered for the course, students of the same gender may need to share a stateroom (with separate bedding). The instructor takes the least favorable sleeping space. |
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| Prerequisites: | Pre-study of Power Handling Illustrated, by Bob Sweet, and a desire to learn. | ||
| Course Dates (2021): |
April 17 - 20 April 22 - 25 May 8 - 11 May 13 - 16 May 29 - June 1 June 3 - 6 | ||
| Required textbooks: | Powerboat Handling Illustrated by Bob Sweet Order text online through ASA/American Sailing Association, through Amazon or iBooks, or check out from your local library. | ||
| What's next for graduates? | After you have completed this power course, you will become one of our Preferred Charter Guests and be eligible for 5% off on any weeklong charter. To begin planning your cruising vacation and view our power fleet, click here: Power Fleet | ||
