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Blue Water Sailing School is an American Sailing Association certified sailing school with lessons for sailors at every experience level. Our week-long, live-aboard cruising and sailing courses give dedicated students the experience and confidence to achieve their dreams of nautical adventure. We’re based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and have additional sailing schools in Rhode Island, the Virgin Islands, and The Bahamas.

We’re one of the only sailing schools in the United States to offer sailing certification at every level of the American Sailing Association curriculum , and they’ve given us the ASA ’s Outstanding School award five times . Sailing education is all we do — with our specialized approach, you can be assured of the finest training available.

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We teach sailing classes at every level, from basic sailing to offshore passagemaking. Whether you dream of daysailing on the lake with family and friends, becoming a charter captain, or crossing the ocean in your own boat — we’ll give you the training and experience you need to realize your vision.

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We actually went somewhere (Key Largo), rather than returning to the dock each evening. The course was made to be an adventure, as well as simply instructional. The weather was “made to order” — sun and gentle breeze Saturday through Wednesday, then Force 8 for our ‘foul weather instruction’ on Thursday.

I thought it was an excellent, challenging course. It definitely wasn’t a “cruise.” The instructor expected a lot from the students. I like that.

I have nothing but the utmost praise for your entire operation and the quality of the instruction that I received. Al Hatch is a consummate instructor and brings to this activity a love and a passion that is genuine and expansive. I hope to be able to return to Blue Water to experience some of the higher-level courses of instruction, and I certainly would have no trouble at all recommending your company to anyone.

Manhattan Sailing School

Get outdoors, breath fresh air, best summer weekend, bucket list photo, manhattan sailing school is….

…located right here in New York Harbor.

Our amazing instructors love sailing and want to share their passion with you. You will meet lots of active and engaged people. Sailing will unlock a new world of adventure, recreation and excitement.

After your course, you can join Manhattan Yacht Club, sail more and make lots of new friends. Then in the fall, you can join our trip to Bermuda. And next winter, you will be sailing with us in the Caribbean!

It all starts here with Basic Sailing.

Start with Basic Sailing

Learn to sail in one weekend. Basic Sailing is taught Saturday & Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Weekday classes are also offered on Monday & Tuesdays or Thursday & Fridays.

Tuition for Basic Sailing is $590. There are also group discounts – 5% for 2 people, 10% for 3, and 15% for 4. Tuition includes certification to the American Sailing Association Basic Sailing Standard.

On the schedule page, you can click on any course number to see how many people have already signed up and how many spots are still available. Sign up now before your course sells out!

Make this your best summer ever! Don’t wait any longer. Get outside, get active, have fun!

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Sailing is a very social sport and attracts great people. You will have fun, meet other sailors and discover new friends.

Our student instructor ratio is 4 to 1. And we normally teach between 5 and 10 boats every weekend. So you will be part of a group of 20 to 40 students who are all learning to sail. At the end of each day, we encourage you to hang out and have a cold drink. This is when you can really savor the sailing vibe, meet more people and develop a great love for this sport.

After graduating from Basic Sailing, you will be ready for your next steps. One of the best options is to join Manhattan Yacht Club. This will connect you with the harbor’s largest group of sailors and you will have something to do every weekend for the rest of the summer. MYC has great cruising and racing programs, plus a floating clubhouse in the harbor.

You can also sign up for advanced courses such as Basic Coastal Cruising. Then in winter, you can join your fellow graduates at “Manhattan Caribbean Week” which is one week of fun, sun and sailing in the British Virgin Islands.

It all starts with you here and now. Just sign up before the course you want sells out.

Our Locations

In summer, we teach in New York Harbor. You will be sailing in front of the Statue of Liberty and skyline of Manhattan. Bring your camera for some super-cool selfies.

We have 2 summer meet-up locations where students connect with their instructors.

• Jersey City MEET UP – This is our headquarters and home of the Manhattan Yacht Club, the largest sailing organization in New York Harbor. Our fleet is based at Liberty Harbor Marina. We have beautiful decks overlooking the water, plus picnic tables, grass, flagpoles, games, tents, BBQs & a sailing atmosphere where you can relax with new friends before and after sailing.
• Manhattan MEET UP – Our second meet-up location is in Lower Manhattan at the Occulus. This is where you meet one of our instructors who will escort you across the river on the PATH where you will discover huge marinas filled with sailboats. This is NY Harbor’s sailing capital! It’s an easy and short 8 minute walk from the PATH station to the Manhattan Yacht Club.

In winter, we teach in the Caribbean with most classes in the British Virgin Islands. This is where you can enroll in higher level courses such as Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Chartering and Catamaran Chartering.

Sailing is an incredible sport which will change your life, introduce you to new friends, make you happy, and take you traveling to great spots around the world. Manhattan Sailing School is your entry to the world of sailing. Start by signing up for Basic Sailing.

If you have questions at any time, just call us at 212-786-0400. We love speaking with new students. We’d be happy to discuss your goals and tell you more about sailing.

You can also email us at [email protected] .

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Basic Sailing is just the start of your life-long sailing adventure. Don’t wait any longer, sign up today.

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What better way to learn to sail, or hone your existing sailing skills, than on a sailing vacation in the Caribbean?  We have ASA sailing schools in the BVI and St Vincent; some of the most idyllic cruising grounds in the world, offering first-class tuition, consistent breeze and 365 days of sunshine.

“I loved every minute of my certification.  My ASA Instructor gave me such confidence”

Our schools are  American Sailing Association  certified facilities offering you first-class tuition with our great Instructors. All of our ASA courses are taught on our private boats as opposed to renting a cabin with other people; it’s just you and your friends or family onboard.  Our courses are personally tailored around your own vacation schedule; you let us know when you would like to take your Learn to Sail adventure. You will experience a true ‘liveaboard’ experience; all of your study and practical work takes place on your private yacht as you sail the beautiful Caribbean.

After your safety briefing and initial theory work, you will depart from your  Horizon Yacht Charters Base , having provisioned and organized your snorkel equipment, and sail to the next stunning anchorage; all the time working through your ASA certification with your ASA Instructor.

Over the course of a week you will gain the knowledge and experience to charter sailing boats anywhere in the world, and embark on your own sailing adventure.  The emphasis at Horizon Yacht Charters Caribbean sailing schools is on gaining hands-on experience at your own pace.  Typically, the day will be split between theory work and practicing new skills through sailing exercises.

“My wife and I undertook the certification together which makes us more confident sailing together now”

Once anchored for the afternoon; put the books away and enjoy a swim, a snorkel or spend time exploring ashore.  After all, it’s your Caribbean vacation!

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HOW DOES IT WORK

The American Sailing Association (ASA) program has structured levels of sailing standards, which are examined at progressive certification levels at our Caribbean sailing schools. Students who learn to sail with Horizon Yacht Charters receive an ASA Logbook that lists the standards, certification and records sailing experience. All courses and examinations are run by our ASA qualified instructors. When a certification level is successfully completed, your ASA Logbook is signed and stamped so that any charter or rental fleet operator can see your level of competency. The most popular American Sailing Association courses we offer are as follows:

If you have little or no experience, then we recommend that you begin with ASA 101 and ASA 103.  If you are on a week’s charter, these two courses can be taught in 5 days, giving you a couple of days to practice your new-found skills at the end of the week or to simply relax in the Caribbean sunshine.

Those that have cruising experience and basic seamanship skills should also add ASA 104 to their instruction. The three courses can be taught in one week, but don’t forget you are on vacation too so you may want to extend a few days to relax.  We also offer the catamaran ASA 114 certification.

“This has given me a taste of what it could be like to buy our own boat in the future and go cruising – that’s the dream, isn’t it?”

Email our Horizon Caribbean bases to check availability and full pricing.

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The American Sailing Association introduced certifications to the United States over 35 years ago. Today, with 350+ sailing schools worldwide and 508,000 ASA-certified sailors, ASA represents the largest and most trusted network of schools in the United States.

Learn to sail in the Caribbean with Horizon Yacht Charters way and achieve American Sailing Association certification.  Contact our Caribbean sailing schools here .

ASA Sailing Tips

As an accredited provider of American Sailing Association (ASA) courses, we’re pleased to offer a selection of the most popular ASA sailing tips! A learn-to-sail charter with Horizon provides the perfect way to learn to sail whilst enjoying a Caribbean sailing vacation.

if you would like to get a head-start on your learning, or simply refresh your memory on certain aspects of sailing, we’re pleased to provide a series of video ASA sailing tips below.

If you would like more information on our learn to sail courses please feel free to contact us .

Keeping lines tidy

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Raising the Main

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The American Sailing Association is the leading authority on sailing instruction & sailing schools in the United States. You can learn to sail through Horizon Yacht Charters’ certified sailing schools with certified sailing instructors. Through our sailing classes, Horizon and ASA will help you learn sailing, safely & with confidence. ASA Certified Students can go from basic sailing lessons to advanced sailing courses, enjoying sailing experiences around the world. Students who learn so sail with Horizon Yacht Charters receive a Logbook that lists the standards, certification and records sailing experience. All courses and examinations are run by ASA qualified instructors.

Would you like to find out more about Horizon Yacht Charters Learn to Sail sailing vacations? Follow this link or complete a reservation request form and we will be delighted to assist.

If you would like to find out more about the American Sailing Association, you can visit their website here .

If you have any queries on sailing tips, or suggestions on additional tips to include on our website, we would be delighted to hear from you – send us an email and we’ll see what we can do!

The American Sailing Association (ASA) program has structured levels of sailing standards, which are examined at progressive certification levels at our Caribbean sailing schools. Students who learn to sail with Horizon Yacht Charters receive a Logbook that lists the standards, certification and records sailing experience. All courses and examinations are run by ASA qualified instructors. When a certification level is successfully completed, your logbook is signed and stamped so that any charter or rental fleet operator can see your level of competency.

You will set sail from your Horizon Yacht Charters Base and visit several special locations whilst at the same time earning your American Sailing Association learn to sail certifications.

Over the course of a week, you will learn to sail, gaining the knowledge and experience to charter sailboats anywhere in the world, and embark on your own sailing adventure!  The goal is to enjoy a learning vacation while you learn to sail.

The emphasis at Horizon Yacht Charters Caribbean sailing schools is on learning how to sail, through hands-on experience. Mornings will be spent learning and practicing new skills. In the afternoons you will set sail, refining these newly learned skills along the way.

Once anchored for the afternoon, there will be free time to spend exploring, engaging in watersports, fishing, and relaxing…

ASA 101 Prerequisites: To learn to sail Non-Sailors must sail a boat of about 20 feet or more in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision.  A preparatory Standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required. Successful candidates earn a National Safe Boating Certificate approved by NASBLA and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Obtain your ASA 101 qualification and learn to sail with Horizon Yacht Charters !

ASA 103 Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification. Sailors must cruise safely in local and regional waters as both skipper and crew on an auxiliary powered sailboat of about 20 to 30 feet in length, in moderate winds and sea  conditions.

Obtain your ASA 103 qualification and learn to sail with Horizon Yacht Charters !

Obtain your ASA 104 qualification and learn to sail with Horizon Yacht Charters !

ASA 114 Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification (ASA 101). Basic Coastal Cruising Certification (ASA 103) and Bareboat Cruising Certification (ASA 104) and the ability to demonstrate competencies in all knowledge and skills elements of those Standards.

Obtain your ASA 114 qualification and learn to sail with Horizon Yacht Charters !

“We’ve sailed with Brian as a skipper only and as an ASA instructor. He is as patient with a large family as he is in a one on one teaching role. Brian has an intuitive mastery of sail trim that he passes on to his students with ease. It’s clear he has not only been sailing his entire life but that he is a natural teacher as well. His knowledge of Grenada, St Vincent and all in between is matched only by his rapport with the locals. If you walk around any of the Windward Islands with Brian, you immediately feel like a local as everywhere he goes he is warmly greeted.  Without a doubt, Brian has made each of our charters that much more enjoyable and we’ve walked away with more sailing knowledge gained in 7 days than we might have learned in years of trial and error.” – John Baldschun

This is what one of our clients had to say recently: “The three of us loved Donna. She is obviously very skilled and experienced, but joins this with a delightful, engaging manner. She evaluated, but also shared much of her substantial knowledge of sailing in your local waters. We liked her so well we were sorry to part.” Andy L, Dec 2016.

Another client has said: “ I just wanted to say a huge thank you!  We had a phenomenal trip!  BVIs are an amazing place. Would like to especially praise Donna. She did a great job of balancing teaching my ASA 104/114 and vacation time for others on the boat.  Her energy and enthusiasm for sailing are obvious. Everybody on the boat consider this one best all time trips. Already planning the next charter”. Joe Parkey – 1/2 – 1/92020.

“Incredible week sightseeing, snorkeling, great stops for overnight. Cara’s knowledge of sailing is tremendous, answered all our questions, always made us feel safe, and was a great teacher.”

“Cara was awesome, gave us her personal cell phone number, and responded to questions happily. A pleasure to have a board”

Chris’ training will focus on safety, doing things the right way and thorough understanding of the water. While I am still a novice skipper I feel as if I know more than a lot of the skippers that I watched during the week. If you follow his instruction you too will be a better skipper. No shortcuts and you will ensure a safe happy trip for you and your family.

If you want an instructor or just a skipper ask for Chris. You will not be disappointed.

We will be back and I will recommend this charter company to my friends and family”. Patrick Anglim – January 13th 2020.

“Greg is an excellent sailor/skipper! His knowledge and explanations were fantastic” ~ Kaczmarek

“Greg and Laura are off the charts! If you are lucky enough to sail with them, you will have the sail of your dreams” ~ Hilary Cohen

 “Selwyn Maxwell was professional, friendly, sensitive to guest needs, cheerful and an excellent tour guide. He was always conscious of safety and comfort.” ~ Nattall

“Selwyn was an excellent captain, very attentive and good to work with. Highly recommend him!” ~  Stricker

“Selwyn had top-notch local knowledge and sailing experience” ~ Kelly Family

“Outstanding experience! Great local knowledge. Captain is highly experienced to handle any situation. Captain flexible with plans and showed me all the local highlights” , Yacht: Bavaria 40 Transitions, Dates: 9th to 19th December 2021. ~ Client: Diane DeGroot

“My husband and I chartered a catamaran for 9 days and arranged to have a certified ASA instructor to take ASA 101,103,104,& 114. I have to say we feel really lucky to have Brian as our instructor. He is the only local certified ASA instructor in the Grenadines…I was incredibly impressed with his knowledge and his teaching styles. We were able to complete all 4 courses and had a lot of fun in the process. I would highly recommend him as a hired Captain or Instructor. He was definitely was a huge part of what we loved about our trip!  We will be hiring Brian again for our next trip to the Grenadines.” ~ Natasha & Andi Marcher 2019

“Heiden was great – made trip super easy and fun” ~ Morris

“Heiden was fantastic, very friendly with the kids and extremely professional.” ~ Sirgue

“The family are not natural sailors so we were a bit apprehensive but we had a great trip. Heiden was very helpful and really helped with the kids. We had a great time!” ~ Langford

“We could not have been better treated in a 5 star hotel. Everything was superb!” ~ Gittins 2010

“Michael and Ellie were excellent crew and we were well looked after in every way.” ~ Harris 2012

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Learn to sail at our Sailing Schools in Thailand

Schools in pattaya and phuket. courses running twice per month, awesome thailand training grounds.

Our Sailing Schools in Thailand are located in Phuket, a world renowned sailing destination and Pattaya. With direct flights from just about anywhere these locations offer a great mix of tropical islands, busy shipping lanes, world-class marinas and lovely warm weather. Thailand is the perfect place to learn to sail!

Catamaran & Keelboat sailing

If you're planning to charter a yacht then chances are it'll be a Catamaran, so we think it's important to get you out sailing on one, to show you the subtle differences between Cats and Mono's, but at the same time, there's nothing like being rail-down in a fresh breeze on a Keelboat. Our school in unique in that you will learn in both destinations on both a monohull and catamaran.

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Established in 2004, Island Spirit Thailand is Asia’s first accredited International Yacht Training® facility and remains the most experienced Sailing School in Thailand. Island Spirit has run courses every month for the past 18 years and have former students sailing, cruising and chartering yachts all over the world.

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From our location in the Gulf of Thailand, 2 hours drive from Bangkok’s main airport, just south of Pattaya at Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Jomthien, we gain access to the lower part of the Bangkok Bite.

This cruising ground offers everything a Sailing School in Thailand could possibly hope for; an international standard marina, Thailand's largest international shipping port with Traffic Separation Lanes for ships, Thailand's largest Naval base and a generous scattering of tropical islands.

Such diversity allows our sailing school students to get first-hand experience of some the more serious aspects of yacht navigation and combine it with a little bit of typical Thai tropical island beauty and hospitality.

From our location in Phuket we gain access to Yacht Haven Marina, Asia's largest Super-yacht marina, is our gateway to the Andaman Sea and the stunning islands of Phang Nga Bay.

The waters surrounding Phuket make for a perfect training ground, what it lacks in shipping traffic it makes up for with Super-yacht & tourism traffic. Learning to sail in Phuket remains challenging enough to deliver the learning experience required but it's hard not think you're on holidays, just because of the overwhelming beauty of the place.

Instructors with passion

A sailing school can have it all; perfect yachts, nice cruising grounds and a super-cool website, but when it comes down to it its all about the Instructors…. and we know that.

The Sailing school is just part of what Island Spirit Sailing does, we also operate a large Charter Fleet and represent major brand yachts through our yacht brokerage along with a yacht delivery service throughout Asia, so there is always plenty to do and it is because of this that Island Spirit Sailing is able to attract and retain the most experienced of Instructors.

Our instructors are not just doing the same training courses week in week out, when they’re not teaching they’re on charter or delivering yachts which leaves their love and passion for being out on the ocean in tact and keen to pass on their knowledge and experience and of course the odd salty-sea-dog story or two.

Keel boats and Catamarans

Although the exhilaration that comes with rail-down sailing on a powered up keelboat will never be replaced, we are today, without doubt, in the age of the Catamaran.

Island Spirit Sailing offers its sailing school students the opportunity to experience both Keelboat sailing and Catamaran sailing throughout the course of the Zero to Hero program.

We are the only school that we are aware of that incorporates both production keelboats and catamarans into the standard sailing curriculum.

Longevity and experience

Island Spirit Sailing opened its sailing school in 2004 and have been running a sailing school every month since; with an alumni of over 3500 people we’re proud of our contribution to the sailing community.

With such a large Alumni of active sailors Island Spirit Sailing is able to offer many opportunities to students to get out on the water once they finish their training; from ocean crossings to fun weekend flotilla’s.

Its fun and you’ll meet like-minded people

This is probably the best, yet least expected part of it all; for most of our sailing school students it’s been a long time since they’ve attended a school and they’re surprised at just how rewarding and how much fun learning something new is, of course being in the tropics and on a yacht helps.

The other surprising thing is how well a group of complete strangers gel and get on, clearly there is common ground in that all the students attending started out with the desire and drive to learn how to sail and they chose to do it in Thailand and thankfully they choose Island Spirit Sailing, so there’s a lot in common from the onset and many people find that they make lasting relationships and with our Alumni program to get people out sailing, we aim to foster that.

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Columbia Sailing School

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Learn to sail at Chicago's premier sailing school!

Located on the water in the heart of downtown Chicago, Columbia Sailing School is the perfect location to start your sailing adventure! From breaking the ice in the spring to the first snow at the end of the fall, each season, we welcome hundreds of students of all ages and ability levels to learn and advance their sailing skills while enrolled in one of our many courses. Our dedicated US Sailing certified staff promotes the US Sailing Instructor’s responsibility for safety, fun, and learning.

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The Columbia Sailing School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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So you know how to sail. Now what? Now you'll work on getting better, feeling more confident, and taking your sailing to the next level. Now that you have a basic foundation of sailing it's time to have fun with your new knowledge. You can focus on expanding your sailing resume to make you a more effective skipper. We have continuing education classes like Celestial Navigation (ASA 107), Offshore Passagemaking (ASA 108), Cruising Catamaran Sailing (ASA 114), and more.

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You are now ready to entertain the thought of sailing around the world, sailing in exotic destinations or quiting your job and living on a boat. You can safely navigate a boat in most conditions and you are only limited by your imagination. Your ASA certifications open the door to bareboat charters in Greece, flotillas in Croatia and family sailing vacations in the Caribbean. ASA partners, affiliates and schools are worldwide and they can help you find the sailing adventure that fits you best. ASA members get steep charter discounts - join today.

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Now conducting basic keel boat classes, see available dates below within asa 101 basic keel, please complete the linked form to see available asa classes and dates. , contact us at  [email protected]  for any questions., see the embedded calendar below for available course dates and times., learn to sail at keyport yacht club sailing school (kycss), at kycss we keep it simple and fun .

Our small group classes are mostly taught on weekends and include classroom instruction and on the water participation. 

"I really appreciate your guidance on the water and in the classroom. You made sailing look easy and a lot of fun."  M.B. (101) 

"It was an absolute pleasure working with you. Your love of sailing was evident as well as your professionalism and pride in what you do..." S.A (101)

"Thank you for the wonderful weekend. I have learned so much and it was so much fun." L.G.  (101)     

 "We had an amazing time this weekend and cannot thank you enough!  It was such a great experience. " AR (103) 

Perfect if you desire to improve or re-familiarize sailing knowledge and skills, imparted during previous sailing course(s). Sailing Review may be taken multiple times and may include friends or family - contact us for details. Student and Instructor jointly decide on goals prior to the start of the review. 3 Hours on the water with a Certified ASA Instructor.                                  $195

  The State of New Jersey requires anyone operating a boat with an engine to obtain a Boating Safety Certificate!   Where can I take a Boat Safety Course?  To find an approved safety course in your area, it is easiest to search the internet for NJ Boating Safety Classes or check newspapers.                              Can I take the boat safety course on-line?  Yes. However, after successful completion of the internet portion of the course, the student will have to complete an in-person, proctored exam. The Marine Services Bureau cautions students, prior to beginning the on-line study, to check with the on-line course provider to insure they provide a testing location within driving distance from the student’s location.  Search online for NJ Boater Safety Online classes  or https://www.boaterexam.com/usa/newjersey/     Keyport Yacht Club Sailing School Instructors Captain Shawn Leonard -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101, 103, 104, 105, 114: Basic Keel Boat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter, Coastal Navigation, Cruising Catamaran. Captain Bill Mulholland -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101, 103, 104, 105: Basic Keel Boat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter, Coastal Navigation. Captain John Makar -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101, 103, 104, 105: Basic Keel Boat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter, Coastal Navigation. Vince Rogers -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101, 103, 104, 105: Basic Keel Boat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter, Coastal Navigation. Joe Wawrzynski II -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101: Basic Keel Boat. Ray Nolting -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101: Basic Keel Boat. Kurt Disney -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101: Basic Keel Boat. Rich Catena -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101: Basic Keel Boat.  Primitivo Torres -  American Sailing Association Instructor Certified to teach 101: Basic Keel Boat. CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE From Sailing Scuttlebutt About the KYC BOAT SHARE PROGRAM    http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2019/11/10/forgotten-boats-are-now-the-rock-stars/

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Learn to sail , learn how to confidently  handle a live-aboard yacht,  or head over the horizon on a  passage making course  at one of our  Florida  or  British Virgin Islands  getaways. Embrace the sailing and boating lifestyle with an  Offshore Sailing School Fast Track® experience  and open a whole new world of fun adventures on the water!  Take sailing lessons or boating lessons, then join one of our amazing  hosted sailing vacations  in the Caribbean and exotic locales, and see the world under sail!

At Steve and Doris Colgate’s Offshore Sailing School, in-depth sailing lessons and powerboat courses give you the skills to captain your own yacht or skipper a chartered yacht in idyllic island retreats. If you are new to Offshore Sailing School, we welcome you to a whole new lifestyle.

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Go from couch to the captain’s chair with two days learning to sail on a Colgate 26, then 6 days of comprehensive big boat instruction on one of our impressive 40′-45′ cruising catamarans. 101/103/104/114

Dive into sailboat cruising on monohulls with two days learning on a Colgate 26, then board a 44′-50’ monohull for 6 days of exciting big boat instruction. Perfect course for cruising on your boat or a chartered yacht. 101/103/104

BOAT HANDLING & DOCKING

A comprehensive, specialized 4-day course for seasoned sailors, designed to refine your sailing proficiency, with emphasis on boat handling abilities, docking competence, and maneuvering skills on larger monohull and catamaran yachts. 111

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Learn to skipper a big powercat, manage its electronics and systems; dock, moor, and anchor in various wind conditions. In 6 days, gain skills and confidence to charter on your own with family and friends. No prior experience required. 109

COASTAL PASSAGE MAKING

Take a deep dive into long distance sailing with 5 days of celestial navigation, followed by 6 days of hands-on experience, gaining skills and confidence for offshore passage making and navigating without heavy reliance on electronics. 107/108

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Start with the in-depth Online Coastal Navigation course, then step aboard for 6 days of intensive training covering night operations, advanced navigation, and coastal passage making on a catamaran or monohull. 105/106

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In just five days, gain a solid foundation in sailing with focus on learning the basics, then mastering performance techniques, essential for excelling in local club races and enhancing your boat handling skills as skipper and crew. 101/102

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A five-day shore based course with intensive use of sextants, in preparation for offshore Passage Making or setting off on your own. Includes extensive use of sextants and tables to calculate your position at sea. 107

OFFSHORE PASSAGE MAKING

Adventure into long distance cruising in an intensive six-day course, focusing on night sailing out of sight of land, standing watches, voyage planning and provisioning, celestial and electronic navigation. 108

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Start your sailing lifestyle with an exciting, comprehensive three-day course, covering all the fundamentals of sailing on a fun, safe, sophisticated, and easy to sail Colgate 26 daysailer. No prerequisites. 101

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Transition from day sailing to confident cruiser in this six-day combo course and go from big boat basic cruising skills to ready-to-skipper and charter a cruising catamaran or monohull yacht. 103/104 or 103/104/114/

Take the helm with our Advanced Cruising course: a perfect blend of practical training and advanced navigation. Join us for a hands-on experience to refine your skills and prepare you for your next sailing adventure. 106

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Comprehensive, self-paced online course tailored to advance navigation skills in preparation for the Advanced Cruising Course. Focus is on chart navigation and includes all necessary tools and materials for a complete learning experience.

Jump-start your sailing education with this fascinating way to learn the basics of sailing. A great tool for beginners and “rusty” sailors, interactive online lessons compliment what’s covered in Offshore Sailing School’s Learn to Sail 101 course.

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“Money well spent. Would do it again, but I don’t need to! After only 5 days of classroom and power cruising time, I feel confident that I can better handle my boat in a variety of situations.”

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ST. CHARLES, MO

“My instructor’s overall enthusiasm for sailing was so contagious, he has me addicted to sailing and craving more! He did an amazing job identifying my strengths and weaknesses in the classroom and on-water, and tailored his teaching to meet my needs and abilities.”

Courtney Stroot

“That’s me steering a big catamaran. It was absolutely the best seven-day adventure ever. An amazing instructor, exuded knowledge, skill and most of all, patience. I loved rafting up with the other students from the class.”

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“My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful experience in the Fast Track to Cruising Course in the British Virgin Islands. The instructors were excellent – extremely knowledgeable and patient. I had some small boat experience and my wife was a complete novice, but we’re now comfortable and excited to take our first bareboat charter on our own.”

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We have put together many corporate events in the past be it for a thank you to your clients or a one off team building event. We can build the day around your requirements, have a large waterside classroom and can provide hospitality to suit your budget. Contact us for further details.

Welcome to East Anglian Sea School

East Anglian Sea School, a bastion of maritime education for over five decades, proudly stands as the epitome of teaching excellence along the Eastern Coast. Established in 1973 as the East Anglian School of Sailing, a modest family enterprise, our evolution into a premier Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sea school situated at Suffolk Yacht Harbour attests to our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our renowned reputation is not only grounded in the unmatched quality of training experiences, state-of-the-art facilities, seaworthy yachts, and delectable homecooked catering on those vessels, but also in our pioneering contributions to nautical education. As the first Yachtmaster training centre in the world, the East Anglian Sea School holds the distinction of being the longest-running institution of its kind.

Guided by the third generation of the founding family, the school's enduring legacy mirrors the longevity of the Royal Yachting Association training program. Over the past fifty years, our commitment has expanded to encompass a diverse range of maritime pursuits, including getting on the water, comprehensive sailing lessons, RYA theory and practical courses, motorboat and powerboat instruction, offshore racing, and sailing adventures. Moreover, our expertise extends to yacht proficiency, navigation skills, and specialized navigation courses tailored for coastal and marine environments.

This rich and pioneering history ensures that students at the East Anglian Sea School receive an education steeped in tradition and combined with new innovations, making us a beacon of nautical proficiency and a distinguished institution in the global maritime community.

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