SEPTEMBER BLISS

SEPTEMBER BLISS | Jeanneau 440

This beautiful addition to our fleet boasts a 3 cabin and 2 head layout. Great sailboat for trips to Catalina Island!

Boat Type

SAILBOAT

Cabins

3

Berths

3 DOUBLE

Heads

2

AMENITIES & EQUIPMENT

Furling Main: No | Inverter/Generator: Yes | Loran/GPS/Chart Plotter: Yes | Windlass Manual/Electric: Electric
Autopilot: Yes | Open Transom: Yes | Stereo/CD: Yes | Cockpit Speakers: Yes | TV/DVD: No | Dinghy: $100/day

Additional fees are applicable to all rates listed. Fuel charges, checkout fees, security deposit, 6% tax, 4.5% admin fee/ paperwork processing. Linens, Captain & Crew (if requested). Rates are subject to change.

Book This Charter

Book a charter. Invite your friends. Find yourself on the water.

Get In Touch

310-305-7245

info@bluepacificyachting.com

Membership

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Docking Certification (ASA 118)

Docking Certification (ASA 118)

This course is highly recommended for both new and experienced boaters as a way to gain confidence around the dock.


It will also strongly enhance your resume should you wish to charter a boat.

RATES

$475 – Members
$499 – Non-Members

In this full-day class, the instructor will go over the different types of docking. You will learn how to handle breeze, currents and the different techniques to land safely on a mid-sized cruising boat.

You will receive plenty of hands-on experience pulling into a slip, landing on a long dock and approaching a mooring from different directions and conditions. 

PRE-REQUISITE: ASA 101 or equivalent

*Includes $50 credit towards future bareboat charter. Must be redeemed within 60 days of completion of ASA 118 course.

Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian

ASA 118 Certification will be earned by the student demonstrating knowledge and skill in the following:

  • Ability to name the forces that act on a boat during docking maneuvers.
  • Communication with crew members.
  • Proper use of docking lines.
  • Docking and undocking in a variety of slips.
  • Ability to learn and assess conditions and potential hazards.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Includes $50 credit towards future bareboat charter. Must be redeemed within 60 days of completion of ASA 118 course.

DURATION:

1 Day Course

arrival time:

9:00 A.M.

PARKING

Public lot on the corner of Admiralty Way and Bali Way. Entrance to the lot is on Bali Way. Please purchase a day ticket and display on the dashboard.

Suggested Clothing:

Deck shoes with white soles and a warm jacket are essential year round. Casual comfortable sports clothing is recommended – layers are the way to go. Please pack all personal gear in a soft case or duffle bag, and remember that boats have very limited storage space.

No hard suitcases are permitted on the boats.

Re-scheduling Classes:

Please understand that we will be expecting you on class day, and will have reserved a boat and an instructor for you.

  • If you cancel 14 days prior to your class, you will receive credit for future instruction.
  • Any credit granted must be used within six (6) months of the originally scheduled class.
  • The first timely request to reschedule is free; all others will be billed at $50.00 each.
  • Any cancellation requests with less than fourteen (14) days’ notice will forfeit their deposit.
  • If weather does not permit the class to take place, it will be rescheduled.
  • Absolutely no refunds, no exceptions.
  • No smoking
  • No pets are allowed on boats at any time.
  • No Firearms or Drugs:
  • The US Coast Guard and Blue Pacific Yachting have adopted a zero tolerance policy with regard to firearms or any illegal substance. Failure to comply could result in severe legal action.

RATES

$475 – Members
$499 – Non-Members

Related Courses

  ASA 101 (Beginning Sailing)

  ASA 103 (Intermediate Sailing)

  ASA 104 (Advanced Sailing)

Contact Us

We look forward to helping you achieve your nautical goals. If you're just starting out, or hoping to increase your experience level and skillset, we'll get you there. Blue Pacific Yachting has served the Marina del Rey community for more than 30 years. With Sailing instruction, powerboating courses, trips to Catalina Island and the Channel Islands, yacht racing classes, spinnaker clinics, catamaran courses, docking clinics, instructor certification courses — we cover it all. Plus, we have a beautiful fleet of boats to bareboat charter. We are proud to be LA's premier boating destination.

PHONE

(310) 305-7245

EMAIL

Info@BluePacificYachting.com

Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114)

Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114)

This 1-day course equips students with the know-how and practical experience unique to sailing catamarans.

Students learn close quarters maneuvering, anchoring and docking techniques that are specific to multi-hull sailing vessels.

RATES

$775 – Members
$975 – Non-Members

Prerequisite: ASA 101, 103, 104

Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Class Highlights:

  • Earn ASA 114 Certification for chartering a catamaran
  • Leaves from Marina del Rey
  • Approximately 8 hours
  • Catamaran handling under sail, and how it differs from mono-hulls
  • Learn docking and maneuvering with twin engines.
  • A heavy weather discussion on the differences of multihull heavy weather sailing.
  • Identify and describe hardware/terms typical to a cruising catamaran.
  • Advantages and disadvantages to operating a multihull sailboat.
  • Differences in ships systems between multihulls and mono-hulls, including common mechanical maintenance.
  • ASA Text Book, Cruising Catamarans Made Easy sold separately
WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Includes 1 complimentary confidence sail with an ASA instructor post successful completion of your ASA 114 course. Confidence sails – Head out on the water and practice your skills with an ASA instructor on board. Must schedule your charter within the next 60 days in order to redeem a complimentary extended checkout. Additional confidence sails can be purchased.

DURATION:

1 Day Course

arrival time:

9:00 A.M.

PARKING

Public lot on the corner of Admiralty Way and Bali Way. Entrance to the lot is on Bali Way. Please purchase a day ticket and display on the dashboard.

Suggested Clothing:

Deck shoes with white soles and a warm jacket are essential year round. Casual comfortable sports clothing is recommended – layers are the way to go. Please pack all personal gear in a soft case or duffle bag, and remember that boats have very limited storage space.

No hard suitcases are permitted on the boats.

RECOMMENDED GEAR:

These items are highly recommended. They are not required for the classes, but will make your sailing experience more comfortable and/or interesting: flashlight(s), sailing gloves, sailing knife, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), hat, sunglasses and sun block, and cell phone.

Re-scheduling Classes:

Please understand that we will be expecting you on class day, and will have reserved a boat and an instructor for you.

  • If you cancel 14 days prior to your class, you will receive credit for future instruction.
  • Any credit granted must be used within six (6) months of the originally scheduled class.
  • The first timely request to reschedule is free; all others will be billed at $50.00 each.
  • Any cancellation requests with less than fourteen (14) days’ notice will forfeit their deposit.
  • If weather does not permit the class to take place, it will be rescheduled.
  • Absolutely no refunds, no exceptions.
  • No smoking
  • No pets are allowed on boats at any time.
  • No Firearms or Drugs:
  • The US Coast Guard and Blue Pacific Yachting have adopted a zero tolerance policy with regard to firearms or any illegal substance. Failure to comply could result in severe legal action.

RATES

$775 – Members
$975 – Non-Members

Related Courses

  ASA 101 (Beginning Sailing)

  ASA 103 (Intermediate Sailing)

  ASA 118 (Docking Certification)

Contact Us

We look forward to helping you achieve your nautical goals. If you're just starting out, or hoping to increase your experience level and skillset, we'll get you there. Blue Pacific Yachting has served the Marina del Rey community for more than 30 years. With Sailing instruction, powerboating courses, trips to Catalina Island and the Channel Islands, yacht racing classes, spinnaker clinics, catamaran courses, docking clinics, instructor certification courses — we cover it all. Plus, we have a beautiful fleet of boats to bareboat charter. We are proud to be LA's premier boating destination.

PHONE

(310) 305-7245

EMAIL

Info@BluePacificYachting.com

Catalina Island & Catamaran Sailing (ASA 104/114)

Catalina Island & Catamaran Sailing (ASA 104/114)

This 3-day class to Catalina Island provides a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise along with lots of confidence-building instruction on the water.

The curriculum includes Provisioning, trip planning, navigation, anchoring, mooring boat systems, and their operation.

RATES

$1,449 – Members
$1,599 – Non-Members

Learn on a boat you would be proud to own! Enjoy one of our privately-owned, meticulously maintained boats. Your boat will have electronics, a diesel engine, a hard-bottom (RIB) inflatable dinghy with an outboard motor, a roller furling genoa, rope-clutches, self-tailing winches, and an electric windlass to retrieve the anchor.

You will learn to operate: an inverter for 110V power, multiple battery banks, electric refrigeration, hot and cold running water with multiple water tanks, a propane stove with an oven and a solenoid, a propane BBQ, and a complete head system with holding tank, tank watch and macerator.

Acquire confidence through our 100% hands-on training program: You will provision the boat, calculate the compass courses, use the electronics (GPS, chart plotter, depth sounder. knot meter, Autopilot) to navigate to your destination, steer the boat, trim the sails, learn to use and care for the roller furling genoa, stand a watch, set an anchor, pick up a mooring, tow and use the dinghy and outboard, and learn to trouble-shoot the boat systems. Your Instructor will discuss night sailing, heavy weather, emergencies at sea, and attempt to pass on to you years of local cruising knowledge.

The class is typically scheduled Saturday – Monday.

Prerequisite: ASA 101 & ASA 103

Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Class Highlights:

  • Taught by a professional, licensed & certified instructor
  • Three full days on the water
  • ASA Text Book, Coastal Cruising Made Easy sold separately
  • ASA-103 Certification
  • Internationally recognized certification
  • Advanced training in systems and boat handling
  • US Coast Guard equipped cruising sailboat
  • Skills and knowledge training that will last a lifetime
WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Includes 1 complimentary extended on-the-water checkout on your first bareboat charter ($250 value). Must schedule your charter within the next 60 days in order to redeem a complimentary extended checkout. 3 days/ 2nights of class/water time.

important:

Please purchase and read the book Bareboat Cruising Made Easy by American Sailing. Books may be purchased from Blue Pacific Yachting, ASA, West Marine, Amazon.com, and other resources.

A minimum of 4 students is required to run this class. Smaller classes are possible with higher, per-person tuition. Cancellation/postponement may be necessary for under-subscribed classes.

DURATION:

3 Day Course

arrival time:

8:15 A.M.

PARKING

You will be directed to appropriate parking upon check-in.

Bedding & Linens:

These are not included in your ASA 104 class; however, they are available from Blue Pacific Yachting. Linen packages cost $75 per person and include a blanket, sheets, pillow, pillow case and towel.

Suggested Clothing:

Deck shoes with white soles and a warm jacket are essential year round. Casual comfortable sports clothing is recommended – layers are the way to go. Please pack all personal gear in a soft case or duffle bag, and remember that boats have very limited storage space.

No hard suitcases are permitted on the boats.

RECOMMENDED GEAR:

These items are highly recommended. They are not required for the classes, but will make your sailing experience more comfortable and/or interesting: flashlight(s), sailing gloves, sailing knife, portable GPS, inflatable vest such as SOSPENDERS (available from West Marine), hat, sunglasses and sun block, portable VHF, and cell phone.

Re-scheduling Classes:

Please understand that we will be expecting you on class day, and will have reserved a boat and an instructor for you.

  • If you cancel 14 days prior to your class, you will receive credit for future instruction.
  • Any credit granted must be used within six (6) months of the originally scheduled class.
  • The first timely request to reschedule is free; all others will be billed at $50.00 each.
  • Any cancellation requests with less than fourteen (14) days’ notice will forfeit their deposit.
  • If weather does not permit the class to take place, it will be rescheduled.
  • Absolutely no refunds, no exceptions.
  • No smoking
  • No pets are allowed on boats at any time.
  • No Firearms or Drugs:
  • The US Coast Guard and Blue Pacific Yachting have adopted a zero tolerance policy with regard to firearms or any illegal substance. Failure to comply could result in severe legal action.

RATES

$1,449 – Members
$1,599 – Non-Members

Related Courses

  ASA 101 (Beginning Sailing)

  ASA 103 (Intermediate Sailing)

  ASA 118 (Docking Certification)

Contact Us

We look forward to helping you achieve your nautical goals. If you're just starting out, or hoping to increase your experience level and skillset, we'll get you there. Blue Pacific Yachting has served the Marina del Rey community for more than 30 years. With Sailing instruction, powerboating courses, trips to Catalina Island and the Channel Islands, yacht racing classes, spinnaker clinics, catamaran courses, docking clinics, instructor certification courses — we cover it all. Plus, we have a beautiful fleet of boats to bareboat charter. We are proud to be LA's premier boating destination.

PHONE

(310) 305-7245

EMAIL

Info@BluePacificYachting.com

Catalina Island Sailing (ASA 104)

Catalina Island Sailing (ASA 104)

This 3-day ASA 104 class to Catalina Island provides a unique opportunity to combine the ASA 104 class with a beautiful cruise to Catalina. Gain sailing experience, gain confidence, and get the ASA 104 Certificate.

Curriculum includes: Provisioning, trip planning, navigation, anchoring, mooring, boat systems and their operation. Successful completion of the course equips students with the knowledge to take boats on multi-day trips to many wonderful destinations.

RATES

$1,150 – Members
$1,250 – Non-Members

Learn on a boat you would be proud to own! Enjoy one of our privately-owned, meticulously maintained boats. Your boat will have electronics, a diesel engine, a hard-bottom (RIB) inflatable dinghy with an outboard motor, a roller furling genoa, rope-clutches, self-tailing winches, and an electric windlass to retrieve the anchor.

You will learn the skills to plan a cruise and operate a large cruising sailboat. On completion of this course and written test, you will receive the ASA Bareboat Cruising Certificate. Added to your other sailing experience, this ASA Certificate will allow you to charter and captain your own boat somewhere in the world. Among the many things you will learn are cruise planning, provisioning, and the systems of the boat which include: multiple battery banks and an inverter for 110V power, electric refrigeration, hot and cold running water with multiple water tanks, a propane stove with an oven and safety solenoid, a propane BBQ, and a complete waste system with holding tank.

Acquire confidence through our 100% hands-on training program: You will provision the boat, calculate the compass courses, use the electronics (GPS, chart plotter, depth sounder. knot meter, Autopilot) to navigate to your destination, steer the boat, trim the sails, learn to use and care for the roller furling genoa, stand a watch, set an anchor, pick up a mooring, tow and use the dinghy and outboard, and learn to trouble-shoot the boat systems. Your Instructor will discuss night sailing, heavy weather, emergencies at sea, and attempt to pass on to you years of local cruising knowledge.

The class is typically scheduled Saturday – Monday.

Prerequisite: ASA 101 & ASA 103

Students ages 17 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Class Highlights:

  • Taught by a professional, licensed & certified instructor
  • Three full days on the water
  • ASA Text Book, “Bareboat Cruising Made Easy” sold separately.
  • ASA-103 Certification
  • Internationally recognized certification
  • Advanced training in systems and boat handling
  • US Coast Guard equipped cruising sailboat
  • Skills and knowledge training that will last a lifetime
WHAT’S INCLUDED:

This class involves 3 days/ 2nights of class/water time. Plus, it includes 1 complimentary extended on-the-water checkout on your first bareboat charter ($250 value). Must schedule your charter within the next 60 days in order to redeem a complimentary extended checkout.

important:

Please purchase and read the book “Bareboat Cruising Made Easy” by American Sailing. This book may be purchased from Blue Pacific Yachting, ASA.com, West Marine.com, Amazon.com, and other resources.
A minimum of 4 students is required to run this class. Private, or smaller classes, are possible with higher, per-person tuition. Cancellation/postponement may be necessary for under-subscribed classes.

DURATION:

3 Day Course

arrival time:

8:15 A.M.

PARKING

Public lot on the corner of Admiralty Way and Bali Way. Entrance to the lot is on Bali Way. Please purchase a day ticket and display on the dashboard.

Bedding & Linens:

These are not included in your ASA 104 class; however, they are available from Blue Pacific Yachting. Linen packages cost $75 per person and include a blanket, sheets, pillow, pillow case and towel.

Suggested Clothing:

Deck shoes with white soles and a warm jacket are essential year round. Casual comfortable sports clothing is recommended – layers are the way to go. Please pack all personal gear in a soft case or duffle bag, and remember that boats have very limited storage space.

No hard suitcases are permitted on the boats.

RECOMMENDED GEAR:

These items are highly recommended. They are not required for the classes, but will make your sailing experience more comfortable and/or interesting: flashlight(s), sailing gloves, sailing knife, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), hat, sunglasses and sun block, and cell phone.

Re-scheduling Classes:

Please understand that we will be expecting you on class day, and will have reserved a boat and an instructor for you.

  • If you cancel 14 days prior to your class, you will receive credit for future instruction.
  • Any credit granted must be used within six (6) months of the originally scheduled class.
  • The first timely request to reschedule is free; all others will be billed at $50.00 each.
  • Any cancellation requests with less than fourteen (14) days’ notice will forfeit their deposit.
  • If weather does not permit the class to take place, it will be rescheduled.
  • Absolutely no refunds, no exceptions.
  • No smoking
  • No pets are allowed on boats at any time.
  • No Firearms or Drugs:
  • The US Coast Guard and Blue Pacific Yachting have adopted a zero tolerance policy with regard to firearms or any illegal substance. Failure to comply could result in severe legal action.

RATES

$1,150 – Members
$1,250 – Non-Members

Related Courses

  ASA 101 (Beginning Sailing)

  ASA 103 (Intermediate Sailing)

  ASA 118 (Docking Certification)

Contact Us

We look forward to helping you achieve your nautical goals. If you're just starting out, or hoping to increase your experience level and skillset, we'll get you there. Blue Pacific Yachting has served the Marina del Rey community for more than 30 years. With Sailing instruction, powerboating courses, trips to Catalina Island and the Channel Islands, yacht racing classes, spinnaker clinics, catamaran courses, docking clinics, instructor certification courses — we cover it all. Plus, we have a beautiful fleet of boats to bareboat charter. We are proud to be LA's premier boating destination.

PHONE

(310) 305-7245

EMAIL

Info@BluePacificYachting.com