Cruising Trawler Cruising

Trawler Cruising

Try The Trawler Lifestyle!

Have you ever dreamed of cruising aboard a trawler? If so, there is no better way to become acquainted with the lifestyle than to try it yourself. Whether you are considering buying a trawler or simply want to experience safe and comfortable cruising, our Trawler Cruising program will let you truly test the waters with a liveaboard instructional cruise aboard a 54' Kadey-Krogen trawler yacht.

Liveaboard Cruising Courses

Learn by doing on a 2, 5 or 7-day liveaboard cruise of the upper Chesapeake Bay, Florida, the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) or offshore to Bermuda! Cruise in comfort and with confidence knowing that you are not only aboard one of the finest trawler yachts built, but you will also be learning from a highly experienced captain and mate. Our instructor captains are well regarded in the industry and are not only licensed captains, but also trained instructors with years of experience.

Students will receive instruction in all aspects of trawler cruising from boat handling to trip planning and navigation. Gain confidence through practical hands-on training while experiencing the trawler lifestyle first-hand to decide if it is right for you.

Topics:

• Cruise Planning
• Close Quarters Maneuvering & Docking
• Line Handling
• Communicating Effectively with your Crew
• Rules of the Road
• VHF Radio Communications
• Basic Piloting
• Engine & Boat Systems
• Safety Equipment and Emergency Procedures

The Boat:

Oasis is a Kadey-Krogen 54-foot trawler yacht. She is a 3-stateroom, 2-head model and her pilothouse provides excellent visibility and climate controlled protection from the elements. It is also an ideal navigation and operating environment rarely seen aboard anything but commercial vessels. Down below, the saloon and galley feel spacious and homey. From the fully equipped galley, to the comfortable furniture, rich teak wood paneling, sole and furniture, the Krogen feels more like a living room and kitchen in a waterfront home.

If you prefer to be outside, there are plenty of options. The flying bridge offers a commanding view of all that is around you. The foredeck is a great place to sit at anchor or underway but the covered aft deck is a favorite of many cruisers, especially while sipping some wine in the evening after a nice meal.

The stateroom accommodations are also comfortable. The Master stateroom offers a centerline queen-sized bed and private head with whirlpool bath tub and shower. The guest stateroom has a full sized bed.

Itinerary:
If you would like to join us for a cruise or a passage there are several of options. You can either learn on passage which is a one-way trip from one location to another or you can take a round-trip cruise on the Chesapeake Bay, the Florida Keys or the Bahamas. We offer Intra Coastal Water Way (ICW) trips which often offer some coastal ocean time when weather permits and we also offer an ocean passage making opportunity between Annapolis and Bermuda. For more information see the itinerary below or call us for more detail.

Florida Keys / Bahamas Cruising From February 1 to May 1
7 Days, 6 Nights: Saturday morning to Friday afternoon
Call for Availability

ICW and Coastal Passages:

Offshore Passages:

Chesapeake Bay Cruising:
From July 1 to October 1
2 Days, 1 Night: Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon
5 Days, 4 Nights: Monday morning to Friday afternoon
7 Days, 6 Nights: Saturday morning to Friday afternoon

Call for Availability

Maximum Class Size: 4 Students

Kadey-Krogen Yachts Incentive Offer:
Kadey-Krogen Yachts is offering a full credit of your charter fee toward the price of a new Krogen yacht of any size.

Pricing: Call (410) 263-8848 to schedule a charter or with any questions

*Prices includes vessel and instruction. Prices do not include provisioning, dockage or fuel

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