Course Schedule

The calendar below lists currently scheduled ASA, Sail CanadaHigh-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

Monthly

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)

DatesBoat TypeCapacityLink
Jan 28-Feb 3, 2024MonoUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info
Feb 25-Mar 2, 2024
MonoUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info
Nov 3-9, 2024MonoUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info
Nov 10-16, 2024Mono or catUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info

Offshore Cruising ( ASA 108 and Sail Canada Offshore)

DatesType of BoatCapacityLink
Oct - Nov - Dec 2025: Mediterranean and Atlantic crossing, 3 legs planned (tentative)CatUp to 6 participants (3 minimum) on each legMore info
Nov 3-9, 2024Mono or catUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info
Nov 10-16, 2024Mono or catUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info
Feb 2-8, 2025Mono or catUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info
Feb 9-16, 2025Mono or catUp to 6 participants (3 minimum)More info

BOSS High-level and Advanced Couples Cruising 

CourseDatesType of boatCapacityLink
BOSS High-Level Offshore CruisingNot currently scheduled (targeting fall 2024)Performance CatUp to 6 students. minimum 3 studentsMore info
BOSS Advanced Couples CruisingNot currently scheduled (targeting fall 2024)Mono or CatUp to 6 students, minimum 2 couplesMore info

BOSS Instructor Development Clinics 

DatesCertifications availableLink
Feb 25-Mar 2, 2024ASA Instructor clinic including ASA 204, 214, 205. Postponed, subsequent date TBArob.m@barefootyachts.com
Feb 18-24, 2024Sail Canada Instructor clinic including Intermediate, catamaran endorsement, and ASA crossoverrob.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.

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