The chart below shows the sequential order of our principal sailing courses, and the corresponding level of BSC membership, navigation range, and charter qualification that each course prepares you for.
Follow these links for more information about Sailing Courses, Memberships, and Charters with the Boston Sailing Center. With every level of membership you will have access to all the boats in the lower membership.
Course to Take |
Corresponding Membership |
What BSC boats can I sail on that membership? |
Where can I sail? |
What certification could I earn? |
Learn to Sail |
Solings and Sonars |
Boston Harbor & Islands |
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Advanced |
Mid-Range during daylight hours |
J/24's, J/27's, and the Daysailing fleet |
Marblehead to Cohasset |
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Night Sailing |
Mid-Range with Nightsailing |
J/24's, J/27's, and the Daysailing Fleet |
Overnights between Cape Ann and Scituate |
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Cruising Course |
Sabres, Tartan, Beneteaus in the 30 foot range, and the Mid-Range and Daysailing Fleets |
Cape Cod Bay, Massachussetts Bay to Kittery, Maine Bareboat charter in locations like the Virgin Islands |
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Cruising Course |
Cruising 35 | Beneteaus and Jeanneaus in the 35 foot range, and the Cruising 30, Mid-Range and Daysailing Fleets |
Cape Cod Bay, Massachussetts Bay to Kittery, Maine Bareboat charter in locations like the Virgin Islands |
ASA 104 |
Coastal Passage Making |
Beneteaus, Hanses, Jeanneau, Bavarias in the 40 foot range, and the Cruising 35, 30, Mid-Range and Daysailing Fleets |
Maine to Block Island, Nantucket Worldwide bareboat charter |
Questions?
Contact the Boston Sailing Center office by phone 617-227-4198 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and an office manager would be happy to assist you.