Refresh your helm skills in a focused, on-water AB101 Refresher with Naos Yachts in Marina del Rey. Small classes, USCG‑licensed instructors, and modern Beneteau powerboats make this a fast, practical tune-up before your next coastal outing.
Refresh your helm skills in a focused, on-water AB101 Refresher with Naos Yachts in Marina del Rey. Small classes, USCG‑licensed instructors, and modern Beneteau powerboats make this a fast, practical tune-up before your next coastal outing.
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Operated by Naos Yachts · Marina del Rey, California
moderate.
4 hours.
Basic mobility and balance required—able to step aboard, move on deck, and handle brief physical tasks.
This is an AB101 refresher intended for certificate-holders; bring any proof of certification you have.
The listing runs as a four-hour on-the-water refresher that concentrates core skills into an intensive session.
Classes use Naos Yachts’ modern fleet of Beneteau powerboats to teach contemporary helm systems and handling.
Class sizes are limited to three students to maximize hands-on time and individualized coaching.
Yes—Naos Yachts includes all materials and certifications in the course fee, per the course description.
Cancellation and rescheduling specifics are not provided here—contact Naos Yachts directly to confirm their policy.
Marina del Rey is one of the largest man-made small-boat harbors in North America and offers a sheltered training ground for small-craft skills.
Minimize wake, use pumpout facilities, and follow local waste rules to reduce pollution in the marina and nearby kelp beds.
Naos Yachts is a Marina del Rey-based charter and sailing school offering a range of day sails, sunset cruises, powerboating courses, and ASA certification classes. The company operates a mixed fleet that includes monohulls, catamarans, Beneteau models, Lagoon catamarans, and specialized boats like the Beneteau First 14 for single- or two-person sailing experiences. Trips available include three-hour daysails and sunset sails, extended day sails, instructor-led ASA courses such as ASA 104/114 combo to Catalina, coastal navigation (ASA 105), docking and maneuvering (ASA 118), dinghy handling (ASA 116), plus beginning and advanced powerboating (AB101/AB103). All instruction is delivered by US Coast Guard licensed instructors or USCG-trained captains, and courses emphasize hands-on learning, safety, and small-group attention — advanced and beginning powerboating classes limit enrollment to three students per session. Vessel types and on-water routes focus on Santa Monica Bay and Marina del Rey harbor, providing scenic coastal sailing and practical seamanship training. Naos Yachts serves private charters and public classes for families, friends, and aspiring boaters seeking certification or skill-building. Booking options include hiring a trained USCG captain for relaxed cruises or self-skippered outings for experienced sailors. Equipment and vessels used in courses are modern and purpose-suited for their curriculum, from dinghy towing and beach landings to coastal navigation and overnight passage training. The business combines a large local fleet, certified instructors, and structured ASA curriculum to deliver reliable experiences on Southern California waters. Reservation and scheduling are available through Marina del Rey booking channels and online reservation platforms nationwide inquiries.
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