Course Schedule
The calendar below lists currently scheduled ASA, Sail Canada, BOSS and Instructor Development courses for Barefoot Offshore Sailing School. You can search by Category (ASA, Sail Canada, 106/Advanced, 108/Offshore) and desired month/year. Scroll down to the Sailing School Enquiry form to express your interest in a specific course, enquire about availability, and proceed toward a booking. If you have specific technical questions, email our Sailing School Coordinator (coordinator@barefootyachts.com) who will get back to you shortly.
Unless otherwise indicated, courses run from 0900 Sunday through noon the following Saturday.
In general, ASA courses are offered year-round.
Sail Canada courses are offered November through April, subject to availability of Sail Canada instructors on base.
Loading…If you can’t find a date that works for you, let us know, we are always open to scheduling additional courses.
- ASA Monohull: Certifications available – 101, 103, 104
- ASA Multihull: Certifications available – 101, 103, 104, 114
- 106/Advanced: Certifications available – ASA 106 and 105(exam) and Sail Canada Advanced Cruising
- 108 /Offshore: Certifications available – ASA108 and 107/117 (exam), Sail Canada Offshore Cruising
- SC Monohull: Certifications available – Sail Canada Basic and Intermediate Cruising
- SC Multihull: Certifications available – Sail Canada Basic and Intermediate Cruising, with the Catamaran Endorsement
- BOSS High-level Offshore: Certifications available – BOSS High-level Offshore Certificate
- BOSS Advanced Couples Cruising: Certifications available – ASA 106 or Sail Canada Advanced Cruising, BOSS Advanced Couples Cruising Certificate
Advanced Cruising (ASA 106 and Sail Canada Advanced)
| Dates | Boat Type | Capacity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3-9, 2024 | Mono | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
| Feb 2-8, 2025 | Mono or cat | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
Offshore Cruising ( ASA 108 and Sail Canada Offshore)
| Dates | Type of Boat | Capacity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| France-Transatlantic Sailing Adventure | Cat | Two legs available, Up to 4 participants per leg (5 minimum) | More info |
| 1000 mile Caribbean Sailing Adventure, Feb 2-15, 2025 | Cat | Two legs available, Up to 6 participants per leg (3 minimum) | More info |
| Intra-Caribbean course: TBA | Mono or cat | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
BOSS High-level and Advanced Couples Cruising
| Course | Dates | Type of boat | Capacity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSS High-Level Offshore Cruising | Not currently scheduled (targeting fall 2024) | Performance Cat | Up to 6 students. minimum 3 students | More info |
| BOSS Advanced Couples Cruising | Not currently scheduled (targeting fall 2024) | Mono or Cat | Up to 6 students, minimum 2 couples | More info |
BOSS Instructor Development Clinics
| Dates | Certifications available | Link |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Sail Canada Instructor clinic including Intermediate, catamaran endorsement, and ASA crossover | rob.m@barefootyachts.com |
| TBA | ASA 206, SC Advanced and SC Crossover | rob.m@barefootyachts.com |
| TBA | ASA Instructor clinic including ASA 204, 214, 205. | rob.m@barefootyachts.com |
Until confirmed, course dates and availability are subject to change. We require a minimum number of bookings in order to confirm a particular course.