ASA 114: Catamaran Cruising
Intermediate Sailing Class
Intermediate Sailing Lessons
Step aboard and elevate your sailing skills with ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran. This intermediate-level, liveaboard course is designed for sailors ready to confidently skipper 30'–45' auxiliary-powered cruising catamarans in inland or coastal waters. Over two immersive days and one night, you'll gain hands-on experience navigating, docking, and handling catamarans in moderate to heavy winds and changing sea conditions.
Whether you're preparing for a charter vacation or upgrading from monohull sailing, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to handle multi-hull vessels safely and efficiently.
$1,495
Class Schedule
Two consecutive days, including one overnight stay aboard the catamaran.
Location
Tacoma, WA area marinas (exact location provided upon registration).
Emergency preparedness and safety procedures
Coastal navigation, route planning, and onboard systems
Liveaboard operations and comfort management
Catamaran handling and maneuvering
Docking and mooring with twin engines
Sail trim techniques specific to catamarans
Anchoring best practices for multihulls
Sailing Skills You’ll Learn
2-day, 1-night liveaboard course
ASA “Cruising Catamarans Made Easy” textbook (shipping not included)
Online prep and course materials
What’s Included
ASA 114 registration and certification fees
All required safety gear provided
Prerequisites
ASA 101 Certification
Completion of the ASA 114 prep textbook
Recommended: 24+ hours of on-the-water sailing experience
If your ASA 101 certification was completed with another school, please contact our office with your ASA number to confirm eligibility.
Club Members, please contact the office to register for classes to obtain your club level discount.