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Brittany (ASA 103/104)
Bay of Quiberon
Set out from Port du Crouesty near the Gulf of Morbihan on a 7-day fast-track sailing course built for true explorers. Train aboard high-performance Hanse 458 designed for speed as you learn sail trim, navigation, and big wind handling along Brittany’s stunning Atlantic coast. Your voyage includes anchoring off the beautiful island of Belle-Île and experiencing some of Europe’s most unique and rewarding sailing environment. A journey designed to become a confident and capable sailor.
CABIN UPDATES
Single Cabin: Full Price $4290* per student | 2 cabins
Double Cabin: Full Price $3990* per student | 1 cabin
* room, board, ASA material. You can secure your spot on the waitlist now
SAILING SCHOOL CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Costal Cruising (ASA 103) & Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104)
The instructor was amazing. I felt extremely comfortable with him in charge of the boat, and I would love to sail with him again in the future. So much so that if there was a way to know which of the trips he was leading I would target those first to join. You can't ask for more in a teacher!
an interactive experience
Course Itinerary
** The itinerary will change based on weather and the course direction. Starting location: Port du Crouesty, South Brittany [2hr train from Paris to Vannes, group taxi to marina]
*We recommend arriving in Paris on Friday and take the Saturday morning train to Vannes.
Day 1 – Port du Crouesty Students arrive at Port du Crouesty Marina in the early afternoon for introductions, vessel orientation, and provisioning. The instructor reviews safety procedures, navigation basics, and course objectives. We will spends the night aboard at the dock on night one preparing the course material.
Day 2 – Port du Crouesty to Belle-Île (Sauzon Anchorage) After breakfast, we depart Port du Crouesty and practices departure procedures, sail handling, and tacking drills. The voyage to Belle-Île covers approximately 20 nautical miles. Students review coastal navigation en route. The evening is spent anchored in Sauzon Harbor.
Day 3 – Belle-Île (Sauzon to Le Palais) The day begins with chart plotting, anchoring review, and reefing practice. From Sauzon to Le Palais, a short sail along the island’s north coast practicing the Coastal Cruising material. Students review docking and mooring procedures before re-anchoring for a second night at Belle-Île.
Day 4 – Belle-Île to Houat After a morning review and sail trim exercises, the crew departs Belle-Île for the island of Houat, approximately 15 nautical miles northeast. Students practice navigation by compass and identify coastal features. The group anchors off Houat for the night.
Day 5 – Houat to Le Bono (via Gulf of Morbihan) The crew departs Houat and sails east into the Gulf of Morbihan, focusing on tidal currents and navigation in narrow channels. After passing through the entrance, the vessel anchors off Le Bono for the evening.
Day 6 – Le Bono to Port du Crouesty Students plan and execute the return passage, applying all navigation and seamanship skills covered during the week. The boat returns to Port du Crouesty in the late afternoon. After securing the vessel, students review and debrief the week’s coursework.
Day 7 – Port du Crouesty (Check-out and Certification) Final written and practical exams are administered in the morning. After certification review and vessel cleanup, students disembark by midday.
Crew
Tharuka Pathirana
Captain, Instructor
Tharuka from land-locked Austria (which nevertheless has a long historic tradition in sailing), born and raised in the town of Graz, had his first experience sailing on a lake in Austria as a teenager years ago and immediately fell in love with sailing. It took a couple more years until he was able to fulfil his ambition of becoming a sailor, but he now owns the Austrian Yachtmaster Offshore license (BFA FB3), the Croatian Skipper license B, the German Coastal and Inshore Iicense (SBF See und Binnen (Sail + Motor)), the German LRC radio license and the MCA STCW10 certificate and is planning to acquire the German Yachtmaster Offshore and the British/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore licenses in the near future. He spends as much time as possible on the water (mainly the Adriatic, along the Croatian coast and around its islands, but generally in the whole Mediterranean Sea, such as the Greek, Italian and Spanish waters, and the Atlantic) also partaking in regattas (both inshore, such as on J70s at the Austrian Sailing National League, and offshore) whenever possible. Working as a professional skipper since 2015 and now with his own boutique nautical services agency, he has logged over 21.000+ nm in that time (with one Atlantic crossing so far), on more than 60 different types of sailing yachts from 18' to 60', monohulls (common charter yachts, long keel classics, modern performance yachts and small racers), catamarans (from 38' to 56') and trimarans (Dragonfly 28, Neel 47), as a for-hire holiday skipper (solo and flotilla, also as lead skipper), instructor (instructing sailing with crew, short-handed, double-handed and single-handed, offshore and inshore, adults and kids from age 3 to teens) and during regattas (fully crewed, double-handed, Austrian National League, ...). He undertakes professional yacht deliveries and also works as skipper/personal sail instructor/engineer/navigator/consultant for yacht owners on their own vessel.
FAQ
Q. What is ASA?
The American Sailing Association is a coalition of sailors, professional sailing instructors, sailing schools and charter companies promoting safe recreation in the United States with an internationally recognized certification education system. The Sailing Collective follows the curriculum of ASA. We recommend becoming familiar with the ASA system prior to booking an ASA course, especially if you have a background with a different sailing institution. Visit online: americansailing.com
Q. What are the advantages of certifications?
Internationally recognized credentials, quality educational materials, professional instructors, and targeted goals for each level of the program.
Q. What certifications will I earn during this course?
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising & 104 Bareboat Charter Certification
Q. What are the Prerequisites?
Unless you are taking Basic Keelboat 101, there are prerequisite. Please see the top of the page for the requirements for the particular course you are signing up for. If you Please contact us if you would like to request to the Qualifier Exam. Please contract us if you have additional questions.
Q. Should I study the ASA material prior to the start of the course?
YES! You are expected to read through the sailing text books and familier with the information prior to the start of the course. The more knowledge you have the better equipped you will be to implement the knowledge during the course.
Q. What is the deposit?
A 50% deposit is required. You can place your deposit by clicking on the BOOK NOW button at the top of the page.
Q. Will there be meals ashore?
Yes, there will be 3 to 4 meals enjoyed ashore.
Q. How much sailing will there be daily?
Depending on the coursework, there will be 5 to 7 hours of sailing each day. Certain days will cover less water to practice maneuvering and other activities such as anchoring, chart plotting, safety, and docking.
Q. Will there be downtime?
Yes, you bet! PASSAGE OFFSHORE is a course designed to explore the joys of sailing and a big part of that is rewarding yourself with the fruits of your labor. Whether it is a splendid beachside restaurant or rum shack, snorkeling, hiking, exploring a magnificent seaside village, or relaxing with a book aboard, there will be plenty of downtime from the educational curriculum.
Q. Who cooks?
Unlike other Sailing Collective adventures, PASSAGE OFFSHORE teaches you how to provision and cook for a voyage. Together, we will go to the local markets and seek out quality ingredients to be prepared aboard. Recipes will be based on the guidebook provided by the Sailing Collective culinary director. Please be prepared to bring two to three of your favorite recipes to prepare. The instructor will facilitate the provisioning.
Q. How many students?
There will be 3 to 5 students per session with 1 instructor. We keep the student count to a minimum to maximize your time learning and hands-on experience.
Q. Gratuity
Not only is your captain your educational instructor, but he is also providing high levels of hospitality. It is customary in the yachting industry to offer gratuity to your crew. 10% of your ticket price is a standard amount.
NOTICE | This is NOT a luxury week, this is a sailing course. Please be sure to connect with the Sailing Collective travel team to be sure this is the correct experience for you.
Certifications
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
Able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet in length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship.
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising
Able to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, multiple-anchor mooring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.
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