Terminal Island Sailing · Official American Sailing affiliate
ASA 104
A multi-day live-aboard cruise departing Terminal Island, with two nights at Catalina Island, building the skills to skipper a cruising sailboat with confidence.
Register and pay online for published sessions. Review each session’s dates and any TBD times before payment. Required textbooks are purchased separately; an ASA logbook is also required.
Additional pass-through costs: Required textbooks and the ASA logbook are purchased separately from tuition; applicable ASA membership or certification fees may also apply. These third-party costs are passed through at the school’s cost, without markup. Textbooks may be bought from the school or an online retailer. School-supplied items and applicable ASA charges will be itemized before purchase. Students normally purchase their ASA logbook when enrolling in ASA 101, then keep and bring that same logbook for all later courses and sea-time entries. Buy a replacement only if it is lost.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK · ASA 104
Purchase your textbook from Terminal Island Sailing or an online retailer such as Amazon or the American Sailing store. Review the book before your first class. Textbooks are required and purchased separately from tuition.
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Students normally purchase their ASA logbook when enrolling in ASA 101. Keep that same logbook for all later ASA courses, certifications and sea-time entries; a new logbook is not needed for each course. Bring your existing logbook. Purchase a replacement only if it is lost.
You should already have an ASID from ASA 101. Use that same number for this course and add it in your student portal; do not create another account. If you cannot find your ASID, contact the school. Experienced sailors without an ASID can review the challenge preparation instructions.
Your ASID is separate from an ASA membership purchase. Any applicable membership or certification charges will be explained before purchase.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ASA 104 is the bareboat cruising course in the American Sailing pathway. It is designed for sailors who are ready to move beyond basic coastal cruising and develop the practical knowledge and judgment needed to skipper a larger cruising sailboat.
This course is especially important for sailors who want to continue toward chartering opportunities and eventually apply for an International Proficiency Certificate through American Sailing.
This page is included now so prospective students can see the full learning pathway. Contact the school with questions about the course or check the published schedule for dates.
COURSE FORMAT
ASA 104 takes place over multiple days aboard a cruising sailboat. We depart Terminal Island in the Port of Los Angeles and sail to Catalina Island for two nights, with passage planning, navigation, provisioning, anchoring, boat systems, crew management and skipper responsibilities taught throughout the cruise.
Review the published session for departure and return dates, overnight arrangements and the planned itinerary. The route depends on weather and safe operating conditions.
ASA recommends at least 80 hours of prior sailing experience before ASA 104; those hours are separate from the course.
If weather makes sailing unsafe, the class will be rescheduled at no additional charge. We will contact you with the revised schedule. See our policy for other school cancellations.
Read cancellation and rescheduling terms
Plan for secure non-marking footwear, layers, sun protection, water, and any assigned reading. Follow your instructor’s final packing and arrival instructions.
MEETING POINT & DIRECTIONS
ASA 104 departs Terminal Island at the address above for a multi-day live-aboard cruise with two nights at Catalina Island. Follow your class confirmation for the final itinerary.
Classroom delivery, meeting arrangements and exact times are listed for each published session. Follow your class confirmation for arrival and boarding instructions.
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