Top Tier Sailing courses are taught by sailing experts in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Our ASA certification courses are designed to provide the education and hands-on practice you need. Whether you want to learn how to sail or captain your own vessel, we have a course that’s right for you.
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This seven-day, live-aboard flagship course is ideal for you if you are looking to learn how to sail and get ASA captain certification. During this comprehensive, fast-track course, you will learn information and techniques from Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104), and Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114). At the end of your training, you
will receive an official ASA certification so you can enjoy catamaran cruising anytime.
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Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101): Learn to skipper a 20’-27’ sloop-rigged keelboat by day in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. You will also learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship, and safety, including basic navigation rules.
Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103): Build upon your basic keelboat sailing skills to skipper a larger vessel by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will also learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety, and seamanship.
Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104): Take your sailing skills to a new level and learn to proficiently handle multi-day cruising upon inland/coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds and sea conditions. You will also learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring/mooring, docking, emergency operations, and weather.
Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114): Learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered, 30-45 foot sailing cruising catamaran during a multi-day liveaboard cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots, or 34 mph) and sea conditions.
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British Virgin Islands
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ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114
You will receive ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114 certifications.
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This five-day intermediate course is ideal for you if you have finished your ASA 101 basic sailing requirements, are ready for more in-depth instruction, and are looking to get ASA captain certification. You will continue your sailing education with live-aboard instruction in Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104), and Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114). At the end of your training, you will receive official ASA certifications so you can enjoy catamaran cruising anytime.
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Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103): Build upon your basic keelboat sailing skills to skipper a larger vessel by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. You will also learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety, and seamanship.
Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104): Take your sailing skills to a new level and learn to proficiently handle multi-day cruising upon inland/coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds and sea conditions. You will also learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring/mooring, docking, emergency operations, and weather.
Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114): Learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered, 30-45 foot sailing cruising catamaran during a multi-day liveaboard cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots, or 34 mph) and sea conditions.​
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British Virgin Islands
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ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114
ASA Certification: You will receive ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114 certifications.
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Enjoy bareboat cruising at any time!
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Private Yacht Courses are perfect for groups of students traveling together and those students looking for a more tailored, custom learning experience. During this 7-day live aboard course, you will be able to work with your private ASA Instructor to create your own custom itinerary as well as tailor your experience to match your desired learning pace and ASA course requirements. Private Yacht Courses are great options for groups of friends or couples looking to share a memorable experience learning how to sail a catamaran through the BVI.​
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British Virgin Islands
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Private Instruction- Customized​
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ASA Certification: Pick and choose from ASA 101 through ASA 114 certifications.
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Have you recently received your ASA certification and are ready to take the next step in your sailing adventure? Has it been a while since you completed your training or since you’ve been on the water to practice your skills? If you are a certified ASA skipper looking for a great way to step into the world of bareboat chartering, then Top Tier Sailing’s Charter Starter™ program is the perfect fit. You chart the daily course, you run the boat, you are the captain! But just in case you want some more practice on certain sailing skills or just some helpful advice and guidance, your own personal ASA instructor will be there to help you figure it out, all while you enjoy a fantastic vacation exploring the beautiful British Virgin Islands on our luxury catamaran “Obsession."
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7 Days
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British Virgin Islands
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Charter Starter
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