ASA 104 Intermediate Coastal Cruising (Bareboat Charter) 

Cruise Planning 

• 1. Describe appropriate clothing and personal gear to pack for safety and  comfort during a one-week cruise.
• 2. Describe the required documents and procedures for customs and  immigration when cruising to a foreign port of entry. 
• 3. Plan a menu and create a provisioning list for a one-week cruise. 
• 4. Describe the symptoms and first aid treatments for hypothermia and heat  exhaustion / heat stroke. 
• 5. Describe the causes, prevention and treatments for seasickness. 
• 6. Describe the tools and spare parts that should be on board for a one-week  cruise. 
• 7. Describe variables that affect fuel consumption and cruising range under  power, and calculate range based on average fuel consumption. 
• 8. Describe the minimum daily water requirements for all personnel on board as  well as methods to conserve fresh water. 

Systems 

9. Describe safe galley procedures to minimize dangers such as fire, scalding,  and spillage. 

10. Describe proper marine toilet operation, including precautions to prevent  malfunction, and describe proper holding tank pump-out procedures. 

11. Identify and describe the function of the fundamental systems and  components of a marine diesel engine, including fuel, lubrication, cooling, and  drive train. 

12. Describe safe fresh water tank filling procedures, including identification of  correct deck fills. 

13. Describe power conservation measures and procedures to prevent running  batteries down when anchored/moored overnight. 

Emergencies 

14. Name four acceptable distress signals, per the USCG Navigation Rules and  Regulations Handbook, which are appropriate for a recreational vessel. 

15. Describe actions to be taken in the following situations: 

• • Collision with another boat 
• • Running aground 
• • Dragging Anchor 
• • Flooding 
• • Fire

16. Describe actions to be taken in the following situations when the vessel is  under power: 

• • Fouled Propeller 
• • Engine cooling water fails to flow 
• • Engine fails in a crowded anchorage where using sails is not possible • Engine fails in a busy channel 

Seamanship 

17. Describe the information required and the procedure for tying a boat to a  fixed dock in areas with a large tidal range. 

18. Describe the following multiple-anchor mooring procedures and their  purposes: 

• • Fore & Aft Moor 
• • Forked Moor 
• • Bahamian Moor 
• • Mediterranean Moor 

19. Describe methods and potential dangers of rafting vessels at anchor. 20. Describe safe methods for towing and securing a dinghy / tender. 

21. Describe preparation of the vessel for heavy weather sailing including gear  stowage, crew safety and appropriate sail plan. 

22. Describe the following courtesies and customs: 

• • Permission to board 
• • Permission to come alongside 
• • Courtesy in crossing adjacent boats when rafted 
• • Rights of first boat in an anchorage 
• • Keeping clear of regattas 
• • Flag etiquette 
• • Rendering assistance to vessels in distress 

23. Describe, using diagrams as appropriate, the applicable rules (steering &  sailing, lights, and sound signals) for a 30’ to 45’ recreational vessel, as found  in the USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook. 

Navigation & Weather 

24. Explain and identify the following coastal navigation terms, using a chart or  diagrams as appropriate:

• Speed Time Distance Tidal Range Tidal Current Track Course Heading Bearing Fix  True Magnetic Variation Deviation Line of Position (LOP) 

25. Describe the sea breeze and land breeze dynamics and their effect on  sailing conditions. 

26. Identify conditions that may lead to the formation of radiation and sea /  advection fog. 

27. Describe actions to be taken in the following weather situations: 

• • Fog / reduced visibility 
• • Squall / thunderstorm 

SKILLS 

General 

28. Perform the duties of skipper and crew on a live-aboard coastal cruise of at  least 48 hours 

29. Locate and check the condition of all federally required equipment. 

Systems 

30. Perform a routine vessel inspection, ensuring that all systems and  equipment are in working order, including: 

• Fuel level Fresh water level Battery voltage Electrical system Navigation lights  Instruments and electronics Bilge Through-hulls and seacocks Standing rigging  Running rigging Deck hardware Ground tackle 

31. Visually inspect the auxiliary engine. Check for correct engine oil level and  potential problems such as leaking fluids or frayed belts; demonstrate safe  engine starting, operating and stopping procedures. 

32. Inspect the raw water strainer for debris and ensure that the raw water  intake seacock is in the proper position for engine operation. 

33. Locate the emergency steering tiller and identify where it attaches to the  rudder post. 

34. Operate the electric and manual bilge pumps to ensure they are functional. 

35. Demonstrate proper usage of the VHF radio, including hailing another  station on Channel 16 and switching to a working channel. 

36. Demonstrate proper operation of the galley stove including fuel supply,  lighting, and shutting down; simulate the proper way to extinguish a galley  fire. 

37. Demonstrate the proper method of disconnecting and reconnecting shore  power cables.

Under Power 

38. Demonstrate the use of spring lines in the docking/undocking process (e.g.,  pivoting the vessel away from the dock during departure). 

39. Maneuver the vessel in reverse gear, observing and explaining the effect of  prop walk on the stern’s direction. 

40. Maneuver the boat in a confined space to include performing ‘standing turn’  maneuver, turning the vessel 180 degrees in a confined area using rudder  position and gearshift / throttle control. 

41. Ensure vessel / crew readiness and use the auxiliary engine to bring the  vessel smoothly and under control to a stop next to a parallel dock or into a  slip; secure the vessel using appropriate lines and fenders. 

42. Describe/demonstrate an appropriate person in water (a.k.a. Man  Overboard or MOB) recovery maneuver while under power and describe  methods to bring the MOB safely back aboard. 

43. Demonstrate one of the following multiple-anchor mooring methods as  appropriate to local conditions, using correct procedures such as hand signals,  safety in handling ground tackle, proper operation of windlass (if equipped)  and use of a snubber or bridle. Raise anchors and get underway smoothly  using correct procedures. 

• • Fore and Aft Moor 
• • Forked Moor 
• • Bahamian Moor 
• • Mediterranean Moor 
• Under Sail 

44. Sail a steady compass course within +/- 10 degrees with sails trimmed  properly. 

45. Demonstrate the proper use of all available lines and sail controls (halyards,  sheets, traveler, boom vang, outhaul, downhaul/cunningham, jib sheet  fairleads, etc.) to obtain maximum performance and comfort. 

46. Demonstrate the correct usage of a jibe preventer. 

47. Demonstrate proper reefing procedures while under sail or hove-to. 

48. Demonstrate two different MOB recovery maneuvers while under sail;  starting from both close-hauled and a broad reach and selecting an  appropriate maneuver for each initial point of sail.

Navigation & Weather 

49. Plan a coastal passage from origin to destination, plotting courses,  distances, and waypoints. While en route, keep a written log and plot DR  positions on a chart, and calculate estimated times of arrival (ETA) to  waypoints. 

50. Obtain and interpret marine weather information; describe the impact that  the present observations and forecast may have on cruising plans over a 3-day  period. 

51. Obtain updated weather forecasts during a passage and compare with  visual and measured observations. 

52. Take visual 2 or 3-bearing fixes using a hand-bearing compass. 

53. Determine the predicted depth above or below chart datum at a given time  using tide prediction tables. 

54. Use a GPS / chartplotter (if available) to obtain information and perform  basic navigation functions such as position, course, speed, waypoints, ETA,  and tidal information. 

55. Pilot a boat into an unfamiliar harbor or anchorage by day using relevant  nautical charts, publications and tidal information. 

Knots 

Describe the purpose of and construct each of the following knots (without assistance  and in a timely manner): 

• Figure-8
• Knot Square (Reef)
• Knot Clove Hitch
• Round Turn & 2 Half Hitches
• Cleat  Hitch
• Bowline Sheet Bend
• Rolling Hitch
• Trucker’s Hitch