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Slide Sail in Asia
Palawan, Philippines
Slide Sail in Asia emphasizes confidence, personal growth, and enjoyment on the water. Instruction is tailored to each student's experience level, comfort, and goals, creating a supportive environment where sailing skills can develop naturally and at an individual pace. Training and cruises take place aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 430, a proven 43-foot cruising yacht well suited to both learning and extended voyages. Accommodating up to six guests, the yacht is equipped for comfortable liveaboard sailing throughout Asia. Recent upgrades include a new diesel engine, new standing rigging, and updated sails. Modern navigation and safety equipment includes GPS, AIS, radar, chartplotter, and autopilot, providing a safe and reliable platform for training and adventure.
Emerald Coast Yachts
Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States
Emerald Coast Yachts offers live-aboard sailing classes with a team of professional and compassionate instructors. Located in Pensacola Beach, the school provides easy access to local restaurants, shops, and beaches right from the marina. Students have the opportunity to sail in the calm waters of Little Sabine Bay, explore the sounds and bays of the Intracoastal Waterway, and venture out into the Gulf of Mexico, building essential sailing skills along the way. The school specializes in private, small-group lessons for couples, families, and friends, allowing students to learn together in a relaxed environment. With flexible scheduling and extended class times, Emerald Coast Yachts ensures that each student gets plenty of hands-on experience and enjoyment on the water.
North Shore Reaching
Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada
North Shore Reaching Sailing School is located in Carrying Place, Ontario, on the eastern shores of Lake Ontario. It offers a variety of sailing courses tailored to all experience levels, from beginners eager to learn the basics to seasoned sailors looking to refine their skills or earn certification. The school’s flexible scheduling options include day, evening, and weekend classes, with instruction available on their boats or clients' vessels. Situated near popular cruising grounds like The Bay of Quinte and The Thousand Islands, the school provides a relaxed setting for learning and enjoying the water.
Saipan Sailing School
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, United States
Saipan Sailing School is a nonprofit under the Western Pacific Maritime Academy offering hands-on sailing instruction rooted in the American Sailing Association curriculum. Since 1978, certified instructors with real-world nearshore and offshore experience have guided local cadets and visiting learners through courses from Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) to Bareboat Cruising (ASA 104), combining classroom sessions near Smiling Cove Marina with practical time on the water
Miles Ahead Sailing
Biograd, Croatia
At Miles Ahead Sailing, we offer RYA training from Marina Kornati in Biograd na Moru, focusing on helping you become a confident and capable skipper. We believe in learning by doing in a supportive environment, where developing good decision making and seamanship is as important as technical skill. Whether you're starting out or have some experience, we're here to help you progress at your own pace.
R&R Charters and Sail School
Grasonville, Maryland, United States
R&R Charters and Sail School is a Chesapeake Bay-based ASA-certified sailing school, proudly named the 2010 ASA Sailing School of the Year. Owned and operated by David and Penelope Renoll—both USCG-licensed captains with over 35 years of sailing experience on the Chesapeake Bay—the school brings together a deep love of sailing and a passion for teaching. The Renolls have also sailed internationally in Greece, Italy, the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin, and Bermuda, infusing their instruction with real-world experience and a spirit of adventure. With a strong foundation in professional education, R&R offers a highly personalized learning environment. Students can choose to learn individually or in small groups of up to four per boat, ensuring maximum hands-on time at the helm. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, the focus is on building confidence and competence in a fun, supportive setting.
Available Programs
Choose from the world's most recognized sailing certification programs, each offering structured progression from beginner to advanced levels.
Royal Yachting Association
The RYA is the UK's national governing body for sailing, offering comprehensive training from beginner to professional level. Their certifications are recognized worldwide and follow a structured progression system.
American Sailing Association
The ASA is the largest sailing education organization in the US, known for their practical, hands-on approach to sailing instruction. Their courses focus on building confidence and competence on the water.
International Yacht Training
IYT is a global leader in professional yacht training, offering courses that combine practical skills with theoretical knowledge. Their certifications are particularly valued in the professional yachting industry.
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