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Advanced Sailors : Hone Your ASA Skills!

Become a More Confident Sailor with Advanced ASA Certification Courses in the US Virgin Islands or British Virgin Islands

Advanced sailing courses through the American Sailing Association (ASA) will give you the confidence and ability to safely skipper a sailboat up to 50 feet in length in any sailing conditions. Reach your true sailing potential by taking ASA 106, learn to confidently skipper a catamaran with ASA 114, and work on specific sailing skills that are important to you through ASA 111 with Go Sail Virgin Islands! 

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Advanced Sailors: Why Take An Advanced Sailing Course

Go Sail’s advanced sailing course is the ideal sailing course for those comfortable with the basics of sailing but aware that there is still so much to learn! These ASA courses focus on the individual strengths of students while also tapping into areas of improvement and growth. 

Our customized skill building activities for advanced sailors are tailored to your needs, sailing goals, and future sailing plans. These ASA courses are taught by certified ASA instructors with years of experience and a commitment to unleashing your true sailing potential.

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Advanced Sailing Course Details

This premier learn to sail course offers advanced sailors the opportunity to earn their International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) and a variety of ASA course certifications. During your Virgin Islands advanced sailing course you’ll earn the following ASA certifications: 

ASA 106: Advanced Coastal Cruising 

ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran

ASA 111: Sailing Refresher Course

These advanced sailing courses do require ASA 104, ASA 105, and a year of sailing experience as prerequisites. If you don’t yet have your Series 1 ASA courses completed, learn more about taking an ASA Bareboat Certification Course. If you haven’t yet completed a year of sailing experience, learn more about bareboat chartering with Go Sail here. 

Group ASA Courses vs Private ASA Courses for Advanced Sailors

Advanced ASA sailing courses are available through Go Sail Virgin Islands as both group sailing courses and private sailing courses. Group sailing courses provide sailors with their own private queen cabin with en-suite head aboard a 4-cabin catamaran with other like-minded sailors. This sailing course option is available to sailors 18 and older. Private sailing courses allow advanced sailors to book out an entire vessel with one to six guests, no age restrictions. Private courses are an ideal option if you have friends and family you would like to sail with, especially if not everyone on board is working towards ASA sailing certifications. Also you can combine Series 1 ASA bareboat certification with Series 2 Advanced Course on the same vessel with a customized itinerary and school schedule

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Topics Covered In Your Advanced Sailing Course

  • Advanced sailing skills: Learn to sail a night, take longer voyages, and tack, jibe, heave-to, and handle a catamaran with ease!
  • International sailing logistics: Gain an understanding of check-in and check-out procedures in other countries and gather insight in where to sail next.
  • Crew dynamics and responsibilities: Tips for communicating well with crew to ensure smooth crew dynamics and to meet your sailing goals.
  • Keeping watch: Learn the best practices for keeping your crew safe.
  • Personal one-on-one coaching: Master important sailing skills based on your personal sailing goals and previous sailing knowledge from our top-tier ASA instructors. 
  • Weather forecasting: Where to find reliable sailing weather information and how to determine safe sailing conditions.
  • Sailing safety equipment: Ensure you are equipped with all the sailing safety equipment you need on board and know how to use it. 
  • Boat systems: Explore your sailboat’s electrical systems, water maker, desalinator, generators, air conditioning, refrigerators, and more!
  • Boat ownership: Explore the pros and cons of sailboat ownership, including cost, maintenance, insurance, and more.

Courses for Advanced Sailors

BVI: Advanced Premium Catamaran Course

  • Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
  • Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain, Private Yacht - 1- 6 guests, No age restrictions, No minors without an adult present

Advance your sailing skills in luxury aboard a 42-46 foot, 2021-2025, Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot in the British Virgin Islands. Series 2 Advanced – ASA 106/114 (105 Prerequisite and not included) and ASA 111 certifications course with customized, hands-on, skill building.

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USVI: Advanced Premium Catamaran Course

  • Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
  • Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain, Private Yacht - 1- 6 guests, No age restrictions, No minors without an adult present

Enjoy the beauty of the USVI while learning to sail on a luxury sailboat. The premium USVI advanced catamaran courses feature 2021 or newer Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot sailboat (42-46 feet).  We offer Series 2 Advanced – ASA 106/114 (105 Prerequisite and not included) and ASA 111 certifications with exceptional hands-on sailing instruction to meet your individual sailing goals. 

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BVI: Advanced Premium Monohull Course

  • Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
  • Group Course - 2-6 guests 18+, with Captain, Private Yacht - 1- 6 guests, No age restrictions, No minors without an adult present

Advance your sailing skills in luxury aboard a 41-52 foot, 2021-2025 Monohull in the British Virgin Islands.  We offer

Series 2 Advanced – ASA 106 (105 Prerequisite and not included) and ASA 111 certifications course with customized, hands-on, skill building. 

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Private ASA Sailing Course On Bareboat Vessel

  • Sunday (5 PM) to Saturday (10 AM)
  • No more than 6 students

Already own a boat or have a bareboat charter booked? Great! Call us to inquire about having one of our amazing ASA instructors join you on board for 7 days of private ASA instruction. By the end of your trip you’ll have earned your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) and received any necessary sea time forms. You can choose between taking ASA Series 1 courses (ASA 101, ASA 103, ASA 104, and ASA 114) or the advanced ASA Series 2 courses (ASA 106, ASA 114).

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Your Best Sailing Experience Starts With Go Sail – Here’s Why

  • Receive all the certifications and confidence you need to bareboat charter around the world (IPC and ASA certifications)
  • Enjoy customized sailing itineraries to meet your advanced sailing goals
  • Sail with like-minded sailors with prior sailing experience
  • Book advanced ASA sailing courses with the best pricing for luxury yacht sailing courses
  • Experience hands-on sailing instruction with qualified, experienced, and award-winning sailing instructors
  • Savor time for fun: snorkel, hike, visit beaches, and enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle
  • Receive world class support from a 5-star sailing school with clear communication and friendly staff.