Croton Sailing School's Bareboat Cruising course is a challenging follow-up to our Coastal Cruising course, preparing you for an overnight bareboat charter vacation.  If you have always wanted to escape the crowds on a trip to private beaches and secluded coves - this is your opportunity!

During the course you and three other students will join a USCG licensed instructor onbaord a 34' yacht for two days and nights of instruction on the Hudson River.  Exploring the Hudson Highlands, anchoring overnight in a secluded bay, and operating all of the systems aboard a large cruising vessel are all part of the Bareboat Cruising course.  

Planning the Voyage: provisioning, spare parts, first aid materials, and clothing for a voyage

International Borders: documentation and procedures for international sailing

Plotting Courses: read charts and identify corresponding landmarks and aids to navigation, pilot into unfamiliar harbors, and use a radar reflector

Boat Systems and Safety: correct use of head, stove and galley, and electrical systems will be covered, as well as fire prevention techniques

Towing Dinghies: correct methods and potential dangers

Advanced Anchoring Techniques: setting and retrieving an anchor set in a Bahamian mooring, rafting at anchor, making allowance for tides, etc.

Courtesies and Customs of yachtsmen,  including offering assistance, permission to board and flag etiquette.

Following the course, you will receive American Sailing Association's Bareboat Cruising certification.  Bareboat Cruising certification is recognized by charter organizations around the world for your bareboat charter vacations.