Learn to Sail

Take the helm or trim the sails. Or if you prefer, just sit back and enjoy the scene.

Our Mission

While many sailing programs in the area focus on racing, most of our clients are primarily interested in cruising. Some have gone on to achieve certifications for bare-boat chartering in the Mediterranean or Caribbean. Others have purchased large sailboats of their own for cruising with family and friends. You will gain proficiency and confidence in many areas:

    Terminology

    the language of sailing

    Marlinspike

    knots, hitches, bends commonly used in boating

    Handling under power & in tight quarters

    usually the most nerve-wracking part of boating

    Boat systems

    how does the “head” work? Care & feeding of a diesel engine

    Sail handling

    upwind, downwind, across the wind, reefing, optimizing sail trim

    Safety

    Rules of the road, weather, heavy weather tactics, man-overboard retrieval
    Coastal navigation

    Want to do Some Racing?

    we can do that too!