What is the ASA 104/114 Combo course?

It is a comprehensive 5-day sailing certification covering intermediate cruising skills on auxiliary-powered sailboats and catamarans, focusing on safety and navigation in moderate to heavy winds.

Do I need prior sailing experience to join?

Yes, completion of ASA 103 or comparable basic sailing experience is required before taking this course.

Are meals included during the liveaboard training?

Yes, all meals during the 5-day course are provided aboard the vessel.

What should I bring for the course?

Bring weather-appropriate layers, motion sickness remedies if needed, non-slip shoes, and personal items like sunscreen and sunglasses.

How physically demanding is the training?

The course is moderately challenging, requiring active participation in sailing tasks and the ability to move safely aboard the boat.

What if the weather turns severe during the course?

Instructors are experienced in handling rough conditions and will adjust activities and routes to ensure safety at all times.

Liveaboard Sailing Training with Sailing Myrtle Beach | Boat Tour | Private

Located on the eastern edge of South Carolina, Little River is a coastal gateway to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean’s temperamental seas. Here, Sailing Myrtle Beach offers a rare opportunity for sailors—new and intermediate alike—to sharpen their skills aboard a 5-day liveaboard adventure. Situated at 4495 Baker St, this program combines rigorous instruction with hands-on experience on auxiliary-powered sailboats and catamarans, making it one of the standout maritime trainings along the southeastern coastline.

The Couple/Pair ASA 104/114 Private Combo 3 course is designed with growing sailors in mind, focusing on essential competencies needed to skipper safely in moderate to heavy wind conditions often found off the South Carolina coast. The curriculum covers advanced navigation, anchoring, emergency procedures, sail trim, and engine management for both monohulls and cruising catamarans. This 5-day immersion shifts between coastal waters and the protected Intracoastal Waterway, allowing participants to contend with real-world conditions—from gusty offshore winds pushing 30 knots to the steadier currents of inland channels.

Sailing Myrtle Beach stands apart by blending expert-led education with the immersive environment of living aboard the vessel, providing practice in provisioning, vessel systems, and crew coordination. The liveaboard format encourages a deep connection to the rhythms of sailing life, fostering confidence and competence. The region around Little River features unique maritime ecosystems—salt marshes and tidal inlets shelter diverse birdlife and marine species—adding an extra layer of interest during downtime.

More than just a school, Sailing Myrtle Beach acts as a hub for the local sailing community, supporting safe, knowledgeable cruising in an area known for both recreational boating and commercial fishing. This course is an ideal stepping stone for anyone aiming to advance from basic sailing to confidently managing the challenges of serious coastal navigation on both sailboats and catamarans.

About Sailing Myrtle Beach

Sailing Myrtle Beach is a Little River, South Carolina-based sailing company offering private charters, instructional courses, and specialty cruises. The company operates private sunset and evening sails aboard vessels such as the Bohemian Blue and the Storyteller, and runs tailored experiences including proposal cruises, dinner cruises, and multi-day liveaboard training.

Instruction focuses on American Sailing Association (ASA) standards with combined courses offered for ASA 101, 102, 103, 104 and an ASA 118 docking course. Course formats include multi-day liveaboard programs for couples or pairs that cover sail trim, boat handling, skippering, teamwork, and coastal cruising. Training itineraries visit local destinations like Bird Island, Bald Head Island, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Little River Inlet.

Private charters include a three-hour Sunset/Evening Sailboat Cruise, a four-hour Evening Marriage Proposal cruise, and intimate dinner cruises aboard a 45ft Elan sailboat featuring Low Country cuisine. Specialty trips such as Charleston passages and practice sails provide experience with coastal navigation, night sailing, and logkeeping.

Safety and seamanship are emphasized through hands-on instruction and practical dockside and underway training. Boats used accommodate couples, small groups, and students pursuing ASA certification. Trips are customizable to group needs and skill levels, with an emphasis on private instruction and personalized itineraries.

Sailing Myrtle Beach serves recreational sailors and learners seeking private, instructor-led sailing experiences in the Myrtle Beach and Little River coastal area. Bookings accommodate couples, families, and small groups with options for customized itineraries emphasizing safety, education, and memorable coastal experiences, and local knowledge of the area shorelines.