Do I need ASA 104 to enroll?

Yes—ASA 104 is required before starting this bundle so you have basic boat handling and safety skills.

Is food provided aboard?

No—meals are not included. Plan about $100 for provisioning or bring your own supplies.

What boat will we use?

The course sails on a Bavaria 42; expect standard cruising systems and classroom-style coaching aboard.

How large are the student groups?

Groups are typically four students, allowing for focused, hands-on instruction and ample watch experience.

Will we do a night passage?

Yes—night passages with watch rotations are part of ASA 106 to practice navigation and night seamanship.

What happens if weather cancels a passage day?

Routes are planned daily based on wind and weather; instructors will adjust plans to preserve learning objectives and safety.

Advanced Coastal Cruising: ASA 105 & 106 Certification in Narragansett Bay

Adventure Brief

Move from day-sailing to confident, overnight coastal cruising in just five days. Earn ASA 105 and ASA 106 certifications with hands-on instruction aboard a Bavaria 42, practicing night passages and real-world seamanship in Narragansett Bay.

5 days

challenging

From $2,376.52

On the edge of Narragansett Bay, departing from 125 Wharf Rd in Warwick, Rhode Island, the Bundle ASA 105 and ASA 106 course compresses advanced coastal navigation and four days of live-aboard coastal cruising into a single five-day certification experience. Designed for sailors who already hold ASA 104, the program pairs online study and a classroom day with four intensive days aboard a Bavaria 42, routing toward Martha’s Vineyard and practicing night passages, mooring pickups, and anchorages under real conditions.

The curriculum is split into two complementary parts. ASA 105 combines online lessons with an onshore practical exam conducted with your captain; that classroom and exam day prepares you to apply charts, tidal calculations, and coastal pilotage before you step aboard. ASA 106 is four consecutive days at sea: sail trim, weather routing, passage planning, boat systems, watchstanding, and night navigation are drilled in watches while the captain mentors hands-on. Student groups are small—typically four—so coaching is immediate and specific.

What makes this course stand out is location and realism. Narragansett Bay and the approaches to Martha’s Vineyard present a compressed coastal classroom: shifting shoals, complex tidal currents, working harbors, and frequent summertime traffic demand precise navigation and seamanship. You’ll practice close-quarters maneuvers, pick up moorings, and execute a night passage—skills that translate directly to safe, confident cruising anywhere on the coast.

Expect practical learning: chartwork at dusk, passage planning with real weather briefings, sail selection for changing wind angles, and troubleshooting boat systems aboard a Bavaria 42. Meals and provisioning are separate—plan roughly $100 for food—and you’ll need ASA 104 as a prerequisite. The operator name is not provided in the listing; meeting point is 125 Wharf Rd, Warwick, RI 02889, USA, and coordinates are latitude 41.69752, longitude -71.390957.

This course is ideal for sailors ready to move from day-sailing to multi-day coastal cruises, those preparing to charter in New England, or anyone aiming to earn ASA 105 and 106 certifications quickly. Small group size and a real-world cruising itinerary make every instruction moment relevant and memorable. Whether you want to command your own offshore passages, grow confidence in tidal and night work, or simply log high-quality offshore experience, this bundle turns classroom theory into practiced competence on the water.

Beyond certificates, the course connects you with the local sailing community and the patchwork of tidal rivers, rocky ledges, and sheltered coves that define Rhode Island’s coastline. Small-group instruction aboard a well-equipped Bavaria emphasizes safety and decision-making under pressure—skills useful whether you charter a summer cruise or take friends offshore. Expect candid coaching, weather-driven route choices, and time learning to stand a night watch confidently; these are practical outcomes that keep you safe and self-reliant on coastal passages.

About Narragansett Sailing

Narragansett Sailing is a Barrington, Rhode Island sailing school and charter operator focused on hands-on instruction and guided cruises on Narragansett Bay. The organization offers a comprehensive range of ASA courses, including ASA 101 progression classes, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, ASA 104 Women Only, ASA 105 Coastal Navigation, and ASA 105 classroom instruction designed for safe coastal passages.

Instructor clinics available—ASA 201 and ASA 203—prepare qualified sailors to teach ASA 101 and ASA 103 classes. Short experiences include Discover Sailing practice sessions and a two-hour Sunset Cruise aboard the 42-foot Bavaria Soli Deo Gloria. Technical workshops cover Marine Electrical systems, Diesel maintenance with a women-only diesel course, and a Winterization of Engine and Plumbing workshop that uses actual charter boats for hands-on practice. Classes and cruises are instructor-led and emphasize practical skills such as navigation, anchoring, engine winterization, battery and wiring fundamentals, and diesel troubleshooting.

Narragansett Sailing operates from Barrington with direct access to Narragansett Bay waters, delivering a mix of certification courses, skill clinics, and leisure sails. The program structure—certified ASA course numbering, documented instructor clinics, and hands-on technical workshops—clarifies learning outcomes and certification pathways for students pursuing cruising competence or instructor qualifications. Whether seeking a single-session introduction, multi-day certification, or specialized technical training, visitors can choose from classroom courses, liveaboard trips, and short guided sails tailored to skill level and sailing goals. Scheduling accommodates weekend and weekday sessions, and certification courses align with ASA standards for consistent credentialing and clear next steps toward chartering in Narragansett Bay region.