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Most skippers are recent graduates who like the idea of having an experienced sailing instructor on a nearby boat. Often a quick review of anchoring or reefing techniques, the navigation for the day and boat systems is most of our involvement. Chartering a flotilla boat as skipper with your own crew is less expensive than chartering independent of the flotilla because of our special arrangements with the charter company.

So what can you do if you can't put your own crew together, or are not at the experience level to charter by yourself? We offer places on our flotilla boats, skippered by one of our experienced instructors. This year it will be Captain Thom Burns and Captain Steve Burns. There is no formal training going on, but flotilla crew will get many opportunities to hone their skills. The flotilla is designed for fun, experience and sailing without any formal training expectations on either the instructor/skipper or you as a flotilla crew. We invite you to join us during our Flotilla Week Feb 27-Mar 5, Mar 5-Mar 12, Mar 12-Mar 19, Mar 19-Mar 26, 2008.

Tropical Cruise And Two-Level Bareboat Charter Certification

During the Flotilla Cruise weeks are 6 1/2-day live-aboard courses held aboard 40’ cruising auxiliary sloops in the British Virgin Islands. Basic Cruising students will complete 8 hours of shore school and written test before the cruise. Bareboat Cruising students will learn all skills and complete written test onboard during the cruise. Cruising Multihull students will learn all skills and complete written test onboard during the cruise. Successful candidates will receive ASA certification upon completion. Instructors are Captain Thom Burns and Captain Steve Burns.

Location: Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Board yacht on Wednesday afternoon at TMM Charters, Rodetown, Tortola. Set sail the next day after orientation. Learn cruising skills while living aboard. Arrive back in port the following Wednesday morning. Leave at noon.

ASA Prerequisites:
Basic Cruising: Keelboat.
Bareboat Cruising: Basic Cruising.
Cruising Multihull: Bareboat Cruising. Advanced Coastal Cruising: Bareboat Cruising & Coastal Navigation.
If diving: Diving Certification. Call for info
(Qualified students may challenge ASA certifications. Call for info.)

Fees for Bareboat Certification Week

ASA Basic Cruising & ASA Bareboat Cruising: $1695 (includes 8-hour January shore school). ASA Bareboat Cruising Only: $1695 Non-student Auditor: $1650

Fees for Cruising Multihull Week
ASA Cruising Multihull: $1695 Non-student Auditor: $1650. No prerequisites non-student participants.

Fees for Flotilla Week

Non-student: $1400 Monohull, $1550 Multihull (Divers: $125 tank rent/fill). All or prospective divers should be interviewed by phone.

Provided Each Week: All courses: textbooks, exams and certifications. Berth onboard, linens, towels, snorkeling gear, all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner, beverages, evening tropical drink. Each boat has onboard cruising chef.
Not provided: Dinners and 1 lunch ashore, extra beverages. Please bring beach towel, deck shoes, casual clothing for 80 degree average temperatures including light rain gear and a light jacket for cool evenings.
Graduate Rewards: Previous Caribbean Trip with Northern Breezes-$100 off.(Two weeks: $100 off per week.)ASA Graduates from other ASA schools-$50 off. (Two weeks:$50 off per week.)

Cancellation Policy: Full refund up to 60 days before class. 50% refund up to 30 days before class.

No refund for cancellation 29 days prior to class, although we will try to work with you.

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Northern Breezes Sailing School, 3949 Winnetka Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55427
Ph 763-542-9707 Fax 763-542-8998 Email: info@sailingbreezes.com

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Northern Breezes Sailing School
3949 Winnetka Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Call For Free Brochure (763) 542-9707
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