Course Schedule
The calendar below lists currently scheduled ASA, Sail Canada, High-level Cruising and Instructor Development courses for Barefoot Offshore Sailing School. You can search by Category (ASA, Sail Canada, BOSS High Performance Cruising) 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 0930 Sunday through noon the following Saturday.
In general, ASA courses are offered year-round.
Sail Canada courses are offered November through mid-April, subject to availability of Sail Canada instructors on base. A similar timeframe applies for availability of BOSS High-level Cruising and Advanced Couples Cruising
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ASA Monohull
ASA Multihull
SC Multihull
SC Monohull
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ASA Monohull
ASA Multihull
SC Multihull
SC Monohull
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ASA Monohull
ASA Multihull
SC Multihull
SC Monohull
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ASA Monohull
ASA Multihull
SC Multihull
SC Monohull
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ASA Monohull
ASA Multihull
SC Multihull
SC Monohull
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ASA Monohull
ASA Multihull
SC Multihull
SC Monohull
- 30
ASA Monohull
ASA Multihull
SC Multihull
SC Monohull
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
- ASA Advanced: Certifications available – 106 and 105(exam)
- ASA Offshore: Certifications available – 108 and 107/117 (exam)
- SC Monohull: Certifications available – Sail Canada Basic and Intermediate Cruising
- SC Multihull: Certifications available – Sail Canada Basic and Intermediate Cruising, with the Catamaran Endorsement
- SC Advanced: Certifications available – Sail Canada Advanced Cruising
- SC Offshore: Certifications available – Sail Canada Offshore Cruising
- 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 |
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Jan 28-Feb 3, 2024 | Mono | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
Feb 25-Mar 2, 2024 | Mono | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
Nov 3-9, 2024 | Mono | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
Nov 10-16, 2024 | 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 |
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Oct - Nov - Dec 2025: Mediterranean and Atlantic crossing, 3 legs planned (tentative) | Cat | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) on each leg | More info |
Nov 3-9, 2024 | Mono or cat | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
Nov 10-16, 2024 | Mono or cat | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
Feb 2-8, 2025 | Mono or cat | Up to 6 participants (3 minimum) | More info |
Feb 9-16, 2025 | 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 |
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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 |
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Feb 25-Mar 2, 2024 | ASA Instructor clinic including ASA 204, 214, 205. Postponed, subsequent date TBA | rob.m@barefootyachts.com |
Feb 18-24, 2024 | Sail Canada Instructor clinic including Intermediate, catamaran endorsement, and ASA crossover | 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.