Sailing Schools and Sailing Instructors in USA

Southwest Sailing

Lake Pleasant, AZ, USA

Rated 4.97/5 by 15 students

LEARN TO SAIL HERE! CRUISE IN CALIFORNIA , THE CARIBBEAN, THE MEDITERRANEAN! Are you ready to go sailing?? We're here to help you make that happen! Southwest Sailing can help you achieve your sailing goals in Arizona and in Southern California too with lessons, certifications and "Certification Vacations." FLEXIBILITY? We've got it! Do you need a "custom" schedule or location for your PRACTICAL EXAM, call us! Personalized, flexible scheduling is our specialty. Contact us TODAY
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Greg Kupiec

Private Instructor - Phoenix, AZ, USA

I've been sailing since 2006. In 2015 I became a member of Fairwind Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey, California. The 2 port, 34 boat co-op gave me access to a large variety of boats and training where I quickly became ASA Instructor Certified to start teaching and training within the club – always with the goal of getting as much time on the water as possible. My specialty became the club's only Catamaran where I worked with just 4 other instructors to train and check club member out for competency. I've circumnavigated California's Channel Islands. My longest trip was moving one of Sea Shepherd's only sailboat (the 89ft "Martin Sheen" Ketch) from Marina Del Rey, California to Vancouver British Columbia. I am fluent in English and French and speak some Portuguese and Spanish.
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Passage Nautical Charters & Lessons

Point Richmond, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 12 students

At Passage Nautical, we‘re passionate about boating, education, and adapting our services to what people need. We’re leading the way with our TechReational Boating Classes that fit today’s busy lifestyles and the way people want to learn. By embracing on-line teaching methodologies and combining them with our in-depth on-the-water programs, we can offer truly customized experiences that increase your learning and skills rapidly. Say goodbye to traditional classroom learning.
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Steve Hoffman

Private Instructor - Alameda, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 10 students

By age 20, after many hours of self studying (including celestial navigation), many exams and tens of thousands of miles sailing (mostly in the Mediterranean, I earned an international commercial yacht captains license (100 ton). Since then I have also earned a USCG Master License (100 ton), with a Sailing Endorsement. Currently I work as a charter and delivery Captain mostly on medium to large size (45-60 feet) sailing & motor vessels. My permanent crew (my wife - also USCG Licensed Captain) and I are available to deliver boats from anywhere to anywhere around the world. Just let us know of your needs, and it will be our pleasure to serve you. Thank you!
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Charles Buckner

Private Instructor - Dana Point, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 5 students

Cap Charles is a Master Mariner w/ 26 years sailing experience. An accomplished open ocean sailboat cruiser & racer, sailing over 20,000 nautical miles. Cruising areas include US West, East coasts, Hawaii, Mexico, Galapagos Islands, French Polynesia, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Greece, France & Italy. Races, under US Sailing’s Offshore Racing Rule: 2017 TransPac, SoCal 300, 2018 PV (San Diego, CA to Puerto Vallarta, MX), Newport to Ensenada races & local SoCal PHRF races. Cap Charles also organizes intl land tours & sailing charters (mono/cats). Last such charter was two separate groups to Procida (one of the Flegrean Islands off the coast of Naples). Next charter is a group to Croatia in Sep 2023 (Catamaran chartered thru NauticEd). Whether a novice looking to discover the adventurer in yourself, or an experienced mariner looking to further develop your skill set as an accomplished seaman, or joining an intl sailing expedition, Cap Charles can help you in your journey.
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Location notes:
Can travel to your boat anywhere in SoCal. For information about international planned land tours and sailing charters, just contact me.

Lucky Sol Sailing

San Diego, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 3 students

Lucky Sol Sailing is a Veteran-owned sailing club in San Diego offering Sailing Lessons with professional instructors. We also offer sailing tours in the San Diego Bay. Come sailing with us and we think you'll agree that there's no better way to enjoy the beautiful waters of San Diego than with Lucky Sol Sailing.
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Thomas Hall

Private Instructor - San Diego, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 2 students

Hailing originally from North Carolina Captain Tom has been sailing since age 7 and has accumulated tens of thousands of miles aboard a wide variety of monohull and multihull sailing vessels. He is a veteran of the Worrell 1000 Beach Cat race 2 U.S. Sailing Alter Cup Invitational regattas and a Nacra F18 World's Championship (4th Place finish). His monohull racing experience since 1982 includes several yachts such as Melges 24, J35, Beneteau 42s7, Correl 45' and Swan 56' to name a few, with regattas like Charleston To Bermuda, CORT Series and Heineken Sint Maarten. Tom also has thousands of offshore miles on deliveries between the East Coast and BVI's, Bermuda as well as inter-island cruising. Currently he is a full-time charter sailing captain and Jeanneau / Catalina sales agent in San Diego. He is an outstanding instructor who loves to share his knowledge of and passion for sailing.
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Location notes:
I’m available to coach on your boat or a wide variety of rental and charter boats here in San Diego. Contact me to discuss details.

Jeff 'Vegas' Howard

Private Instructor - Dana Point, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Passionate sailor and experienced instructor at your service! I discovered the thrill of sailing at 14, at Boy Scout camp. Mastering Small Boat Sailing, I returned the next summer to teach sailing, and I acquired my first boat, a used El Toro, from that camp, and a few years later a Hobie 16. Many years later, I bought my first boat with a cabin below; a 28' Columbia. I embraced the journey, learning through experiences like my first multi-day open-ocean trip in that boat from Long Beach to San Diego. After a couple of years, I purchased a very fast 24’ Seawind Catamaran. I delivered it to San Diego from Newport Beach before realizing my true passion lies in the joy of cruising, not racing. This insight led me to a 42' Hunter and eventually a 46' Hunter. Sailing vessels are my love, and I enjoy sharing that love with others. I promise to treat each vessel and student with the utmost care and love. Let my passion elevate your sailing experience.
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Location notes:
I will train you on your sailboat or any catamaran or monohull we rent.

Charles Schultz

Private Instructor - Dana Point, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Growing up in the Midwest with a father who served as a Navy mechanic, it was only natural we had speed boats. After maintaining those whiles leaning basic mechanical skills, I went on to earn a Mechanical Engineering degree from Purdue University. As marriage, my daughter April, and career & education, earning an MBA, took more of my time, by boating passion took a back seat. Only after my daughter while attending college in SD suggested we rent a sailboat in San Diego Harbor was my passion re-lived. After an afternoon of fun but limited skillful sailing, I started my training. I'm now a NauticEd Captain, Level V, International Sailing License and Credentials (SLC) and the US Coast Guard Marchant Mariner Credential, OUPV followed. Today my goal of bareboat chartering is being meet, a week in the America Virgin Islands, a 21-day voyage from Tortola to Grenada, Croatia, with a flotilla to the BVI rounds up the current trips. Boating is fun but boating is not without risks.
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Jeff 'Vegas' Howard

Private Instructor - Newport Beach, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Passionate sailor and experienced instructor at your service! I discovered the thrill of sailing at 14, at Boy Scout camp. Mastering Small Boat Sailing, I returned the next summer to teach sailing, and I acquired my first boat, a used El Toro, from that camp, and a few years later a Hobie 16. Many years later, I bought my first boat with a cabin below; a 28' Columbia. I embraced the journey, learning through experiences like my first multi-day open-ocean trip in that boat from Long Beach to San Diego. After a couple of years, I purchased a very fast 24’ Seawind Catamaran. I delivered it to San Diego from Newport Beach before realizing my true passion lies in the joy of cruising, not racing. This insight led me to a 42' Hunter and eventually a 46' Hunter. Sailing vessels are my love, and I enjoy sharing that love with others. I promise to treat each vessel and student with the utmost care and love. Let my passion elevate your sailing experience.
Learn more about Jeff 'Vegas' Howard

Location notes:
I will train you on your sailboat or any catamaran or monohull we rent.

Jeff 'Vegas' Howard

Private Instructor - Oceanside, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Passionate sailor and experienced instructor at your service! I discovered the thrill of sailing at 14, at Boy Scout camp. Mastering Small Boat Sailing, I returned the next summer to teach sailing, and I acquired my first boat, a used El Toro, from that camp, and a few years later a Hobie 16. Many years later, I bought my first boat with a cabin below; a 28' Columbia. I embraced the journey, learning through experiences like my first multi-day open-ocean trip in that boat from Long Beach to San Diego. After a couple of years, I purchased a very fast 24’ Seawind Catamaran. I delivered it to San Diego from Newport Beach before realizing my true passion lies in the joy of cruising, not racing. This insight led me to a 42' Hunter and eventually a 46' Hunter. Sailing vessels are my love, and I enjoy sharing that love with others. I promise to treat each vessel and student with the utmost care and love. Let my passion elevate your sailing experience.
Learn more about Jeff 'Vegas' Howard

Location notes:
I will train you on your sailboat or any catamaran or monohull we rent.

Charles Schultz

Private Instructor - New Port, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Growing up in the Midwest with a father who served as a Navy mechanic, it was only natural we had speed boats. After maintaining those whiles leaning basic mechanical skills, I went on to earn a Mechanical Engineering degree from Purdue University. As marriage, my daughter April, and career & education, earning an MBA, took more of my time, by boating passion took a back seat. Only after my daughter while attending college in SD suggested we rent a sailboat in San Diego Harbor was my passion re-lived. After an afternoon of fun but limited skillful sailing, I started my training. I'm now a NauticEd Captain, Level V, International Sailing License and Credentials (SLC) and the US Coast Guard Marchant Mariner Credential, OUPV followed. Today my goal of bareboat chartering is being meet, a week in the America Virgin Islands, a 21-day voyage from Tortola to Grenada, Croatia, with a flotilla to the BVI rounds up the current trips. Boating is fun but boating is not without risks.
Learn more about Charles Schultz

Jeff 'Vegas' Howard

Private Instructor - San Diego, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Passionate sailor and experienced instructor at your service! I discovered the thrill of sailing at 14, at Boy Scout camp. Mastering Small Boat Sailing, I returned the next summer to teach sailing, and I acquired my first boat, a used El Toro, from that camp, and a few years later a Hobie 16. Many years later, I bought my first boat with a cabin below; a 28' Columbia. I embraced the journey, learning through experiences like my first multi-day open-ocean trip in that boat from Long Beach to San Diego. After a couple of years, I purchased a very fast 24’ Seawind Catamaran. I delivered it to San Diego from Newport Beach before realizing my true passion lies in the joy of cruising, not racing. This insight led me to a 42' Hunter and eventually a 46' Hunter. Sailing vessels are my love, and I enjoy sharing that love with others. I promise to treat each vessel and student with the utmost care and love. Let my passion elevate your sailing experience.
Learn more about Jeff 'Vegas' Howard

Location notes:
I will train you on your sailboat or any catamaran or monohull we rent.

Southwest Sailing

San Diego, CA, USA

Rated 4.97/5 by 15 students

LEARN TO SAIL HERE! CRUISE IN CALIFORNIA , THE CARIBBEAN, THE MEDITERRANEAN! Are you ready to go sailing?? We're here to help you make that happen! Southwest Sailing can help you achieve your sailing goals in Arizona and in Southern California too with lessons, certifications and "Certification Vacations." FLEXIBILITY? We've got it! Do you need a "custom" schedule or location for your PRACTICAL EXAM, call us! Personalized, flexible scheduling is our specialty. Contact us TODAY
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Southwest Sailing

Long Beach, CA, USA

Rated 4.97/5 by 15 students

LEARN TO SAIL HERE! CRUISE IN CALIFORNIA , THE CARIBBEAN, THE MEDITERRANEAN! Are you ready to go sailing?? We're here to help you make that happen! Southwest Sailing can help you achieve your sailing goals in Arizona and in Southern California too with lessons, certifications and "Certification Vacations." FLEXIBILITY? We've got it! Do you need a "custom" schedule or location for your PRACTICAL EXAM, call us! Personalized, flexible scheduling is our specialty. Contact us TODAY
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Santana Sailing

Long Beach, CA, USA

Rated 4.95/5 by 291 students

Learn to sail and cruise with Santana Sailing, and get your International SLC to charter in the Mediterranean. All certification levels from Qualified Crew Member to Captain Rank, in Long Beach, Catalina, on the Sea of Cortez, and the Caribbean. We can also work with you on your boat with your crew. Specialties include: Anchoring bow and stern; Heavy weather 30 to 45 kts; Catalina and the Northern Channel Islands; Sea of Cortez; Grenada. If you love to learn, we'll have an excellent time.
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Sailing School Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Rated 4.95/5 by 4 students

Sailing School Newport Beach is a proud partner of NauticEd. When you are ready to get on the water, we have the nicest and newest fleet of sailboats ranging from 20 to 50 fleet. Harbor 20, Beneteau 35.1, 38.1, 41.1, 45, Lagoon 400 & 450 catamarans - All less than 5 years old. We also have the friendliest and most knowledgable instructors who are USCG Captains. With 19 boats and 8 instructors we can accommodate your schedule for semi-private or private courses. Call us today at 949 209-9931.
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Michael Pearce

Private Instructor - Marina del Rey, CA, USA

Rated 4.93/5 by 12 students

With my experience and comprehensive sailing knowledge, I am uniquely positioned to deliver a first-class sailing education to individuals and small groups. If you want to enjoy the excitement of small boat sailing, become wind-aware, and experience the physics of sailing just inches above the water; I can coach you. Do you want to provide amazing large keelboat and catamaran adventures for your family and friends, in some of the most beautiful and secluded destinations on the planet? I can take you from the beginning through competency to mastery of this unique and priceless skill set. I have sailed extensively in the San Francisco Bay, N and S Coastal CA, the Caribbean, Europe, and the South Pacific. Every day on the water is unique, exhilarating, mentally stimulating, and often challenging. Safety is the cornerstone of everything you do on or around water and the biggest compliment I can give is ‘I would be happy for you to take my family to sea on a sailboat’ - that is mastery!
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Michael Pearce

Private Instructor - San Francisco, CA, USA

Rated 4.93/5 by 12 students

With my experience and comprehensive sailing knowledge, I am uniquely positioned to deliver a first-class sailing education to individuals and small groups. If you want to enjoy the excitement of small boat sailing, become wind-aware, and experience the physics of sailing just inches above the water; I can coach you. Do you want to provide amazing large keelboat and catamaran adventures for your family and friends, in some of the most beautiful and secluded destinations on the planet? I can take you from the beginning through competency to mastery of this unique and priceless skill set. I have sailed extensively in the San Francisco Bay, N and S Coastal CA, the Caribbean, Europe, and the South Pacific. Every day on the water is unique, exhilarating, mentally stimulating, and often challenging. Safety is the cornerstone of everything you do on or around water and the biggest compliment I can give is ‘I would be happy for you to take my family to sea on a sailboat’ - that is mastery!
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Sail Monterey

Monterey, CA, USA

Rated 4.6/5 by 1 student

Learn to sail in beautiful Monterey Bay! Finally take the time to cross off your bucket list dream of sailing. Monterey Bay is a National Marine Sanctuary so while you sail, look out for whales, dolphins, sea lions, sea otters, and much more! Don't wait, start your class today!
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Greg Kupiec

Private Instructor - Marina Del Rey, CA, USA

I've been sailing since 2006. In 2015 I became a member of Fairwind Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey, California. The 2 port, 34 boat co-op gave me access to a large variety of boats and training where I quickly became ASA Instructor Certified to start teaching and training within the club – always with the goal of getting as much time on the water as possible. My specialty became the club's only Catamaran where I worked with just 4 other instructors to train and check club member out for competency. I've circumnavigated California's Channel Islands. My longest trip was moving one of Sea Shepherd's only sailboat (the 89ft "Martin Sheen" Ketch) from Marina Del Rey, California to Vancouver British Columbia. I am fluent in English and French and speak some Portuguese and Spanish.
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Calypso Sailing Life

FL, USA

Rated 5/5 by 6 students

CALYPSO SAILING LIFE IS CURRENTLY ON THE EAST COAST USA! Calypso Sailing Life's mission is to help people achieve their dreams to sail and even sail away! Learn how to sail the most stable, comfortable sailing vessel around--a cruising catamaran. We'll teach you the ropes and you'll be chartering a boat in no time. Or if you own a new-to-you boat, we can help you gain the confidence to live your dreams! We have classes on Calypso wherever she is! Check our website for current location
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Time and Tide Sailing School

Tampa, FL, USA

Rated 5/5 by 3 students

Time and Tide Sailing School is the choice for sailors who want authentic, rigorous instruction. We have a variety of mono- and multi-hull training boats available and pride ourselves in graduated instruction, increasing boat size as student confidence rises. Time and Tide Sailing School is based in Tampa Bay, but our Instructors also work throughout the Southeast United States and in the Caribbean. Train on your boat or ours!
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Voyager Sailing Academy

Miami, FL, USA

Rated 5/5 by 3 students

Empowering lives through sailing, Voyager Sailing Academy is your gateway to a remarkable life. Join us to push limits, achieve dreams, and unlock your full potential. Learn in stunning locations: Portland, Maine (summer), Key West, Panama, and the Caribbean (year-round). Beginners, offshore passages, and short-handed racing courses available. Set sail, embrace adventure, and live your extraordinary life!
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Wayne Cook

Private Instructor - Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Welcome aboard! I'm Captain Wayne, a certified American National Standards Sailing Instructor through NauticEd. My journey with sailing began at the tender age of 10, and the thrill of it has never faded. I bring this enduring enthusiasm to each of my students, sharing with them the unique joy and tranquility found in sailing. My mission is to guide you through the exhilarating world of sailing, ensuring a delightful and educational experience. I chose to teach through the NauticEd platform as it perfectly combines interactive online learning with the hands-on practical training I will provide to you on the water. Your choice of NauticEd and me as your guide is a wise one, and I'm excited to embark on this sailing adventure with you. Captain Wayne Cook
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Location notes:
I am available to train 12 months of the year. I am willing to travel to train on your personal boat in the U.S. and Virgin Islands

Joaquin Diaz

Private Instructor - Miami, FL, USA

Rated 4.98/5 by 24 students

Captain J's father was a lobster fisherman. Even while fulfilling his mother's ambitions, that he become an architect, Captain J always kept a toe in the water. As the years passed Captain J's foot kept getting wetter. After finding a like-minded First Mate, Captain J sold the house, and moved to a sailboat, where the couple raised two children while island hopping the Caribbean. At the children's request "we want to be normal", we returned to civilization (a misnomer).
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Carl Damm

Private Instructor - Stuart, FL, USA

I grew up sailing on the Great Lakes. After graduating with a BFA in Theatre Arts, I embarked on a 40-year career sailing professionally throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, East Coast USA, Bahamas, and Capetown. I have focused on safely delivering and managing offshore yachts to distant destinations. I am a proud owner of a Compact 19 and I am currently restoring a classic Tartan 27. As someone who has been fortunate to spend my entire adult life focused on pleasure and charterboat operations and maintenance, I bring a serious down to earth view of sailing. It is my passion and my profession. I know that knowledge combined with experience brings confidence and calm on the water. I am excited to share my experience and joy of sailing with students at every level.
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Mark Holz

Private Instructor - Jacksonville, FL, USA

Completed a circumnavigation of the world as captain of a Nautor Swan 65 ketch. Experience as captain of sailing vessels up to 107 feet in length. Previous owner of several classic sailing vessels including my current vessel, a 1959 Herreshoff H28 which is used for the Introduction to Sailing and Qualified Crew courses.
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Sailing and Boating LLC

Green Cove Springs, FL, USA

Virtual School via Zoom training: As a certified Transformational Coach, Captain Deb teaches sailing and boating basics on ZOOM from a unique and real perspective. Captain Deb provides the guidance and education needed for you to begin to take action – to get experience and pursue your sailing dreams. You will gain a far greater understanding of the Rules of the Road, who is responsible, what all the instruments are and what they do. Now when you walk down a dock you will look at boats very differently.
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Bill Ibsen

Private Instructor - Flowery Branch, GA, USA

Teaching, coaching, and instructing others to grow in their knowledge, skill, and experience has been a decades-long passion of mine. Helping others to perform skills that at first seem daunting or scary, but with repetition and fine-tuning turn into “I really can do this!” or even “I’m good at this!” brings me great life satisfaction. I am teacher/instructor at heart, and bring multi-disciplinary experience into my sailing instruction. Serving as a professional high-performance driving instructor for the Porsche Experience Center plus my 20 years’ experience teaching and authoring national articles on off-road competition motorcycle skills, combined with being a NauticEd Course Author and Editorial Contributor, I feel comfortable teaching any adult student, male or female, especially in situations that feel like near a student's limits. I am a volunteer skipper for weeklong marriage sailing adventures around the breathtaking Caribbean waters of the BVI on new Voyage 590 catamarans.
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Location notes:
I train on a Erikson 27 monohull at Lake Lanier through most of the year, or on customer sailboats.

3rd Coast Cruising

chicago, IL, USA

Rated 4.91/5 by 35 students

Chicago's largest sailing school, over the last 17 years we have trained 1000's of students. Sail 7 days a week, cross-train on many different types of boats, even a 38' Lagoon Catamaran while experiencing a variety of wind and sea conditions. Join the Club and sail everyday, all summer long! Share Membership with others, Fast Track your Captain'n License with tons of seatime. Club Membership benefits for the duration of your Unlimited Membership, Season: May-Oct. Off season training available.
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Dauntless Sailing School

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Rated 5/5 by 10 students

Launched in 2009 by technology entrepreneur, accomplished sailor, and licensed sailboat Captain Todd Bracken, Dauntless Sailing School focuses on introducing adults to the adventure and fun of “big boat” sailing through affordable, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities including introductory cruises, beginner to advanced sailing instruction, Great Lakes excursions, regatta participation, and ocean coastal cruising expeditions.
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Voyager Sailing Academy

South Portland, ME, USA

Rated 5/5 by 3 students

Empowering lives through sailing, Voyager Sailing Academy is your gateway to a remarkable life. Join us to push limits, achieve dreams, and unlock your full potential. Learn in stunning locations: Portland, Maine (summer), Key West, Panama, and the Caribbean (year-round). Beginners, offshore passages, and short-handed racing courses available. Set sail, embrace adventure, and live your extraordinary life!
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Baltimore Sailing Center

Baltimore, MD, USA

Rated 5/5 by 2 students

We are a community sailing center located in the beautiful Baltimore Peninsula focused on community sailing and education on monohulls in the 30-40ft range. We believe that time on the water is a crucial part of sailing education, and offer a community sailing club with skipper and crew level memberships that allow access to our fleet for over 60 events seasonally. We offer training in concert with the NauticEd curriculum including private and group lessons and on the water assessments.
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Kinetic Sailing

Solomons, MD, USA

Rated 4.95/5 by 11 students

Whether you're beginning to sail or preparing for a cruising odyssey, Kinetic Sailing can help you reach your goals through NauticEd. Lifelong sailors Andy and Lisa have specialized in teaching couples to cruise together, tailoring instruction to specific needs. Train On-Your-Own-Boat, or on ours. Our fleet includes small and large keelboats, and we have access to catamarans as well. Based in Maryland, we sail year round between the US East Coast and the Caribbean.
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Joshua Rundle

Private Instructor - Annapolis, MD, USA

In 2015, I sailed for the first time about a 38ft cruising catamaran as crew in the British Virgin Islands. I later took the US Sailing Basic Keelboat course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. I became heavily involved in amateur racing on small boats and cruising on monohulls and catamarans up to 45ft. In 2022 the Marine Corps moved me to the DC Metro area for service at the Pentagon. That summer, I became an instructor with DC Sail, where I coached US Sailing Smallboat on Flying Scots and racing Flying Juniors. In summer 2024, I started coaching Basic Keelboat at JWorld in Annapolis, MD. Later in 2024, I signed on with NauticEd as an instructor. As a Marine, I learned to love the joy of teaching and training others. Coaching allows me to combine the joy of teaching others with my passion for sailing. I love watching new students learn to operate a sailboat safely and effectively while they pursue their interest or dream of sailing.
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Location notes:
Have your own boat? We can absolutely train on board your own vessel in your home marina. If not, I am happy to host you on board one of our boats. Available monohulls: Harbor 20, J/80, J/105, J/32, Beneteau 331. Catamarans available at extra cost.

Bella Cruising Experience

Annapolis, MD, USA

Experience the lifestyle with Bella Cruising Experience! We are not just a sailing school, but an immersive sailing experience. Whether you are looking to practice your sailing skills and take them to the next level, or if it's your first time on a boat, our experienced and patient instructors will help you achieve your sailing goals. Our school is uniquely designed to accommodate different styles of learning, from weeklong liveaboard classes, to day sails!
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Valerio Marra

Private Instructor - Boston, MA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Since I started sailing, my mission has been to demystify sailboat design: understanding how they work, how their design affects their function, and how to sail them faster. I love teaching performance sailing to intermediate/advanced sailors who still wonder, "How does that control line do what it does?" My goal is sailing well, with speed, balance, and safety. I designed and delivered "The Physics of Yacht Design" seminar series, covering the most important aspects of yacht design at an accessible level. It requires only high-school math and physics knowledge, yet it is detailed enough to interest both beginner and experienced sailors. My favorite sailboat is the J/80, and I volunteer as a skipper for adaptive sailing programs whenever possible. I hold a PhD in fluid machines and energy systems engineering, as well as an MSc in nuclear engineering, specializing in numerical methods for computational fluid dynamics.
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Satori Sailing

Marblehead, MA, USA

Rated 4.94/5 by 35 students

Based out of one of the nation's yachting capitals, Satori Sailing provides adult sailing lessons and charters on the beautiful Salem Sound. Our vessels include a Catalina Capri 22 , a Hunter 33' and a J42 which are terrific, well-mannered sailboats for learning. We keep our classes small, 3-4 students, for maximum benefit and personal attention. If you are looking professional, award-winning sailing instructors who like to make learning fun, than Sail Satori is for you!
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Nitzan Levy

Private Instructor - Jersey City, NJ, USA

Rated 4.92/5 by 22 students

I love sailing. I am lucky I was able to make my passion a career, and my students say that my passion is contagious... So watch out! In addition to teaching sailing and providing assessments for SLC licenses, I own a boat charter agency named Neptune's Daughter. If you are looking to charter a boat - please mention that in your inquiry. We have access to all charter boats in the world and we offer a FREE consultation on preparing for your charter and itinerary planning. See an article below regarding the benefits of chartering a boat with a an agent. Looking to train your crew or your family before your upcoming sailing vacation? Contact me to schedule a crew training session.
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Hoboken Sailing School

Hoboken, NJ, USA

Rated 4.85/5 by 15 students

Welcome to the Hoboken Sailing School. We are a group of energetic sailors that are enamored with the greatest harbor in the world, New York Harbor. Our school offers every student the opportunity to enjoy this body of water in a safe way and improve their competency as sailors. Our fleet of boats are beautifully designed for our sail area and our instructors are always excited to accelerate the learning of their students.
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Marc DeSouter

Private Instructor - Jersey City, NJ, USA

My passion for sailing grows daily -- and my passion for sharing that knowledge grows similarly. Learning how to sail, and then sail well, is a life-long experience and a great way to stay fit and mentally sharp. It requires teamwork, planning, and is totally fun! I own and teach on an updated but classic Sabre 34 sailboat, based in Liberty Landing Marina, Jersey City, NJ. My availability is generally on weekends and weeknights. Hope to see you soon on the water!
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SEAS-Bergen

West Haverstraw, NJ, USA

We are a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to education and enjoyment of sailing. We offer various sailing-related courses to qualified individuals, working together to increase sailing knowledge, skills and experience. The Catalina 27 sloop is fixed keel, pedestal mounted wheel, inboard diesel engine, large salon & roomy cockpit. Sailing out of Safe Harbor Haverstraw Marina on the Hudson River, the spectacular coastline views and steady winds makes sailing on the Zephyr FUN!
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Nitzan Levy

Private Instructor - New York, NY, USA

Rated 4.92/5 by 22 students

I love sailing. I am lucky I was able to make my passion a career, and my students say that my passion is contagious... So watch out! In addition to teaching sailing and providing assessments for SLC licenses, I own a boat charter agency named Neptune's Daughter. If you are looking to charter a boat - please mention that in your inquiry. We have access to all charter boats in the world and we offer a FREE consultation on preparing for your charter and itinerary planning. See an article below regarding the benefits of chartering a boat with a an agent. Looking to train your crew or your family before your upcoming sailing vacation? Contact me to schedule a crew training session.
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OHIO SAILING CENTER

Hebron, OH, USA

Ohio's best source for Sailing education, both classroom and on-water sailing experiences. Our training vessels include 4 - Catalina Capri 22s, a TomCat 6.2 catamaran and a Hunter 456 Center Cockpit blue water cruiser. Our sailing instruction venues are in Ohio at Buckeye Lake and Lake Erie. Beyond training we provide full sailboat ownership services such as commissioning, total maintenance and brokerage services. We utilize NauticEd's Sailing Courses arranged in a logical curriculum.
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David Carey

Private Instructor - Erie, PA, USA

I want to share my love of sailing. My first mate (my wife) and I fell in love with sailing after seeing a family enjoy a Hobie Cat at the beach almost 20 years ago. After that we began learning on increasing size boats over the years (including that very Hobie Cat) and now teach on our Ericson 32. I find that sailing is different things for people. For my wife it is the peace and calm of the open air and water. I feel the same but also the mental engagement needed to always be evaluating the wind and course. Come join us and find your passion for sailing!
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Location notes:
I can train you on my Ericson 32 or on your boat during the sailing season which runs from May thru October each year. Off season I am available to travel if you are interested just contact me.

Capitana Sailing School

Ceiba, PR, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

The best hands-on, personalized training in Annapolis, USVI and Puerto Rico. Spend time on the sea with Capitana Sailing School.
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Yachting Education

Charleston, SC, USA

Rated 4.9/5 by 85 students

Thinking Catamarans? Thinking Caribbean & Europe? Yachting Education can train AND issue the coveted International Certificate of Competence (ICC) on board our 48' Fountaine-Pajot catamaran. The ICC is sanctioned by the United Nations and is a requirement by many European countries, so if you're considering chartering or cruising internationally give us a call. Based in Miami through and Key West, our training programs are designed as vacation training packages for all skill levels.
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AJ Brannan

Private Instructor - Bluffton, SC, USA

Rated 4.76/5 by 46 students

I grew up on a small estuary in South Carolina. I began kayaking at the age of 4, first Jon boat at 6, and continued up to a 30ft offshore powerboat at 14. My love for the ocean compelled me to achieve a degree in Marine Biology (I'm the definition of a shark nut). After graduating I decided to move to the northwest to get a taste of the Pacific Ocean and got sucked into sailing - where I managed sailing schools and clubs in Seattle, Olympia, and Gig Harbor Washington. I love instructing - nothing compares to that little smirk everyone gets when we first heel over, and it just gets better from there!
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Location notes:
I'm available for Private Instruction and certification/licensing assessment on your boat in the Bluffton / Hilton Head / Savannah area.

Landfall Sailing

Austin, TX, USA

Rated 5/5 by 93 students

Landfall Sailing is a flagship NauticEd practical training school. Our instructors have over 20 years of sailing and chartering experience that include the Texas Gulf Coast, open water offshore crossings, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the California coast. Our boats are meticulously maintained and appointed with modern electronics. If you want to improve your skills or gain the competence & credentials to go yacht chartering in the Caribbean or Europe, we are here to help you.
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NauticEd HQ Sailing School

Austin, TX, USA

Rated 4.97/5 by 18 students

Austin, Texas is the Headquarters for NauticEd and it's fitting that we also have a flagship sailing school in Austin. Whether you're looking for crew, skipper, or bareboat training, come play with us and learn from the best. You will learn on our modern and fully appointed 2020 model Jeanneau 410. If you're from out of town - even better - come enjoy Austin's nightlife and learn to sail by the day. And, once you've gain the required competence, we also have a fractional membership plan on our
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Yachtcations

Kemah, TX, USA

Rated 4.96/5 by 15 students

Yachtcations is your best "one stop shop" for all things Catamarans. We offer lessons and training on the most popular sail catamarans, Lagoon, Leopard and Fountaine Pajot, 38-45 feet. Liveaboard classes, overnight, or day sailing based on your schedule and availability. When it's time to book your BVI charter or buy a Catamaran of your own, we also offer yacht broker services via The Catamaran Company.
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All Waters Sailing

Belton, TX, USA

Rated 4.94/5 by 22 students

All Waters Sailing provides affordable sailing charters and sailing certification instruction. Our professional skippers and sailing certification instructors currently provide charters and sailing instruction in several locations in North America and are available for charters and deliveries all over the world with focus around North America and the Caribbean.
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All Waters Sailing

Austin, TX, USA

Rated 4.94/5 by 22 students

All Waters Sailing provides affordable sailing charters and sailing certification instruction. Our professional skippers and sailing certification instructors currently provide charters and sailing instruction in several locations in North America and are available for charters and deliveries all over the world with focus around North America and the Caribbean.
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Emily Leach

Private Instructor - Austin, TX, USA

Rated 4.92/5 by 5 students

Why work with me? I'm passionate about helping people master the skills needed to sail confidently. My approach is different from many sailing schools that rush students through a pre-formatted program. I’ve experienced those programs myself and left feeling unsure and unfulfilled. Together we’ll focus on hands-on training, building your sailing skills on the water—not just memorizing test answers. Sailing is a lifelong adventure, and it would be my honor to support you in achieving your dream of sailing.
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Location notes:
When training in the Austin, Texas area, you'll be learning aboard a well-equipped 27' Pearson monohull, perfect for mastering essential sailing skills in a hands-on environment. This classic sailboat provides a stable and responsive platform, ideal for beginners and experienced sailors alike.

Houston Sailing

League City, TX, USA

Rated 4.85/5 by 26 students

Houston Sailing is the premier sailing school and yacht charter brokerage in the Gulf Coast. We believe that learning should be a natural process. Since the advent and acceptance of computer usage in everyday life, it just makes sense to incorporate digital learning with hands-on training. We have done our homework and feel that NauticEd offers the best programs for beginners and experienced sailors alike. Keys to successful sailing: 1. Be safe 2. Have fun 3. Learn something new
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Texas Sailing

Austin, TX, USA

Rated 4.8/5 by 1 student

Texas Sailing, located on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, is owned by sailors, run by sailors, for sailors. Established in 1965, Texas Sailing has set the standard for sailing lessons, sailboat charters, and yacht sales in Central Texas. Come sail with us! We are a full service sailing facility providing: * US Sailing Certifications * Beneteau Yacht Sales * Precision Sailboat Sales * Sail and Power Brokerage * Yacht Charter Management * Sailing Lessons * Bareboat and Captained Charters * Corp
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Bonneville School of Sailing and Seamanship

Provo, UT, USA

Rated 5/5 by 6 students

Bonneville School of Sailing has seen many of it's graduates and participants go on to sail distant oceans, purchase their own boats and live their sailing dreams. We offer Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Learn to Sail Courses, as well as Corporate Retreats, Team Building Events, and Sunset Cruises.
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Time and Tide Sailing School

St. Thomas, VI, USA

Rated 5/5 by 3 students

Time and Tide Sailing School is the choice for sailors who want authentic, rigorous instruction. We have a variety of mono- and multi-hull training boats available and pride ourselves in graduated instruction, increasing boat size as student confidence rises. Time and Tide Sailing School is based in Tampa Bay, but our Instructors also work throughout the Southeast United States and in the Caribbean. Train on your boat or ours!
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Raymond McCormack

Private Instructor - VANCOUVER, WA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

Since a small child I have been on the water. From sailing in Connecticut, to a junior at Kaneohe Yacht Club, and college sailing laid my foundation for a passion of the water. Owned a Melges 24, Cal 20, and many laser's. For 12 years raced lasers at Willamette Sailing Club, while also performing race management at WSC, VLSC, CGRA, and CYC in PDX. Raced on many larger sailboats and multihulls. Commercially fished off the oregon/washington coast line and up in alaska. For 6 years ran the sailing school at VLSC. Over 107k miles on the water with over 3300 days, and 8 hawaii crossings. Experience in alaska, east and west coast of US, mexico, central america, panama canal, and the carribean.
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Location notes:
I am based here in Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR area. Can operate any where in the world, and only 10 minutes from PDX airport.

Kirkland Sailing Club

Kirkland, WA, USA

Rated 4.94/5 by 13 students

Kirkland Sailing Club is a great low-cost way to enjoy sailing on the East Side of Lake Washington. From beginners training with our certified instructors to racing, we cater to all levels of experience.
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Chance Encounters Sailing

Brinnon, WA, USA

Rated 4.8/5 by 1 student

Chance Encounters Sailing offers premier Cruise & Learn courses in the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea Capt. Alan Somervell, a +30 year veteran of sailing instruction, founded Chance Encounters to offer beginner to advanced training, mile building and adventure sailing aboard the S/V Anthea in the Pacific Northwest.
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Chance Encounters Sailing

Bellingham, WA, USA

Rated 4.8/5 by 1 student

Chance Encounters Sailing offers premier Cruise & Learn courses in the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea Capt. Alan Somervell, a +30 year veteran of sailing instruction, founded Chance Encounters to offer beginner to advanced training, mile building and adventure sailing aboard the S/V Anthea in the Pacific Northwest.
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Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International

Anacortes, WA, USA

Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International - One-of-a-kind, 12-month, Sailing Immersion Program. - 1-week cruise and learn sailing bareboat charter master course, Pacifc NW or Sea of Cortez. - Monohull or Catamaran Sailing Certifications - Couples/family focused, 1-week cruise and learn sailing courses. - Private and customized Sailing courses. - On-water practical competency Assessments - SLC Assessments Sail with us in the Pacific NW, British Columbia, Sea of Cortez and world-wide
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Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International

Shelton, WA, USA

Cruise-n-Learn Sailing International - One-of-a-kind, 12-month, Sailing Immersion Program. - 1-week cruise and learn sailing bareboat charter master course, Pacifc NW or Sea of Cortez. - Monohull or Catamaran Sailing Certifications - Couples/family focused, 1-week cruise and learn sailing courses. - Private and customized Sailing courses. - On-water practical competency Assessments - SLC Assessments Sail with us in the Pacific NW, British Columbia, Sea of Cortez and world-wide
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Superior Charters & Yacht Sales

Bayfield, WI, USA

Rated 4.85/5 by 12 students

Located in Bayfield, WI, Superior Charters & Yacht Sales is the premier choice for the ideal sailing vacation. With the largest sailing fleet on Lake Superior, we offer a wide variety of monohulls and catamarans to fit your needs. Many options give both the novice and experienced sailor a tailored vacation to fit their abilities, skills and needs. Just starting your sailing journey? Learn with us at our sailing school! We've been teaching sailors since 1979!
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