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Belize Sailing Vacations
Belize City, Belize
Belize Sailing Vacations offers a laid-back yet comprehensive approach to learning how to sail in the beautiful waters of Belize. Their experienced instructors use the Belize catamaran as the classroom, providing hands-on training in a relaxed environment that emphasizes safety, confidence, and enjoyment. Whether beginners or seasoned sailors, students can earn ASA certifications through live-aboard instructional charters, exploring the diverse Caribbean waters while gaining practical skills. The school also offers customized courses and group options, with a special focus on catamaran training to prepare sailors for charters or boat ownership.
Florida Sailing and Powerboating School and Charters
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Florida Sailing and Powerboating School and Charters is an ASA-certified school and charter service based in Sarasota, Florida. They offer a range of sailing and boating courses, with experienced instructors guiding students through everything from basic skills to advanced certifications. Located in a family-friendly area close to popular attractions, the school provides year-round on-the-water training in the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, making it a great spot for both learning and enjoying a relaxing vacation on the water.
Seawings
Cascais, Portugal
Seawings, located at Cascais Marina in Portugal, offers RYA-accredited sailing courses for sailors of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or looking to advance your skills, Seawings provides expert instruction in one of the most scenic locations along the Mediterranean. With its prime position in the charming town of Cascais, just a short distance from Lisbon, the school offers an exceptional opportunity to learn and explore Portugal’s beautiful coastline and nearby waters.
Captain Kupps Ocean Adventures
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Located in the scenic Puerto Vallarta area, captain-kupps-ocean-adventures offers sailing experiences in Banderas Bay, a beautiful spot where the jungle meets the sea. With over 25 years of teaching and certifying students through the A.S.A., the school provides both land-based classes and live-aboard voyages on well-maintained boats. Whether sailing on their 26-foot performance cruiser or exploring further aboard the 44-foot cruiser, students can enjoy learning in a relaxed environment that highlights Mexican culture, cuisine, and activities like snorkeling and beachcombing.
NCP & Mare (Nauticki Centar Pina)
Grad Šibenik, Croatia
Based in Šibenik’s Marina Mandalina, the sailing school delivers intensive, English-language instruction entirely aboard its Grand Soleil 43 and in a dedicated waterfront classroom. Practical sessions at sea are matched with well-equipped theory facilities ashore, ensuring students receive a balanced blend of hands-on experience and navigational knowledge in a single, professional setting. The curriculum guides participants from first steps to advanced mastery through a clearly tiered pathway—Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster. Each stage builds expertise in sail handling, coastal navigation and offshore passagemaking, so graduates leave with the confidence and seamanship expected of world-class sailors, whether they arrived as complete beginners or seasoned yachtsmen refining their skills.
Atlantic Yachting Sailing School
Langebaan, South Africa
Welcome to Atlantic Yachting Sailing School, where we offer RYA training in the beautiful coastal setting of Langebaan. From our base at Club Mykonos, students can learn practical skills on courses such as Competent Crew or Day Skipper. We aim to provide a supportive environment for everyone, from those new to sailing to more experienced individuals wanting to advance their abilities, all within an idyllic lagoon known for its favorable conditions.
Southern Cross Yachting Whitsundays
Shute Harbour, Australia
Discover the Whitsundays with Southern Cross Yachting, offering RYA courses from our base in Shute Harbour. Whether you are looking to start your sailing journey with Competent Crew or advance with Day Skipper, we provide training in this world renowned aquatic paradise. Our aim is to help you build skills and confidence in a truly spectacular setting.
Sail Nelson Limited
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson Marina provides an excellent base for exploring the beautiful Tasman Bay and the nearby Abel Tasman National Park, offering a superb learning environment for RYA courses. The area is known for its sunny climate, golden beaches, and clear waters, with conditions generally well suited for both novice and experienced sailors to develop their skills.
BaySail School of Sailing
Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States
BaySail is located at the top of the Chesapeake Bay in historic Havre de Grace, Maryland. The harbor offers protected waters and steady winds, making it an ideal spot for learning. The school features two classrooms, a marine store, and is surrounded by charming bed and breakfasts, shops, and restaurants along Washington Street. With a focus on hands-on instruction, BaySail provides scheduled small classes and private lessons on their boats or clients' vessels, catering to sailors of all levels.
Eurosail
Mangalia, Romania
Eurosail welcomes you to learn sailing with us in Mangalia, Romania, where we offer RYA accredited courses. Whether you're new to boating and considering a Competent Crew course, or looking to gain your Day Skipper qualification, we provide instruction on the Black Sea. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills in a unique sailing area.
Southern Cross Yachting
Manly, Australia
At Southern Cross Yachting in Manly, Queensland, we offer a range of RYA courses, including Competent Crew and Day Skipper, from our base at East Coast Marina. It is a fantastic location to learn the art of sailing, with access to the beautiful waters of Moreton Bay. We focus on providing expert tuition in a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
TMM Yacht Charters
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
TMM Yacht Charters specializes in charter courses, allowing students to rent a yacht and have an instructor onboard while exploring the stunning sailing conditions of the British Virgin Islands. Their courses are designed to make the most of the area's beautiful waters and relaxed atmosphere, providing a practical and enjoyable learning experience in a scenic setting.
Black Rock Sailing School – Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Since opening in 2008, Black Rock Sailing School has established itself as a top-tier sailing education provider in the New England area. Recognized repeatedly as an ASA Outstanding School and for its outstanding instructors, the school emphasizes quality over quantity, offering personalized instruction and access to a fleet of high-quality boats. Students can learn everything from daysailing and coastal cruising to bareboat chartering and offshore adventures, with courses available throughout the year. The school also operates a small, affordable sailing club that allows members to practice their skills on a variety of boats in Boston Harbor and Narragansett Bay. With decades of experience and a dedicated team, Black Rock Sailing School remains committed to providing excellent sailing education in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Bow to Stern Sailing School
Oriental, North Carolina, United States
Located in Oriental, North Carolina, Bow-Stern Sailing School offers instruction from experienced sailors who have extensive cruising and racing backgrounds. The school benefits from protected waters and year-round good weather, making it easy for students to learn and practice sailing skills. They offer customized classes tailored to individual goals and schedules, with options for boat rentals and charters. Additionally, a brokerage is available on-site to assist with boat purchases, and there are many cruising destinations within a day's sail, making it an ideal spot for sailors of all levels to develop their skills.
Afterguard Sailing Academy
Oakland, California, United States
San Francisco Bay offers an ideal setting for learning to sail, and afterguard-sailing-academy takes full advantage of this unique environment. Based in Oakland, the school operates from two locations, including the protected Oakland Estuary, which provides smooth, flat waters perfect for beginners and introductory courses, as well as the larger Central Bay for more advanced training and overnight adventures. With a fleet of over 30 boats, the school fosters a welcoming, family-style atmosphere with a focus on safety, confidence, and thorough instruction. Their team of experienced instructors emphasizes practical skills and real-world sailing awareness, preparing students to navigate diverse weather conditions, tides, currents, and vessel traffic confidently.
Gordonstoun School
Moray, United Kingdom
Gordonstoun offers RYA recognised sail training as part of its broader educational programme, based out of Hopeman Harbour in Moray. Our students have the opportunity to gain qualifications such as Competent Crew, learning practical seamanship skills in the challenging and rewarding waters of the Moray Firth. It's an integral part of our approach to character building and outdoor education.
Dawn Light Ocean Sailing School
Taiwan, Taiwan
Dawn Light Ocean Sailing School is situated at Wushi Harbour in Toucheng, Yilan County, Taiwan, with convenient transportation options. The school attracts visitors during weekends and holidays who come to surf and try paragliding. It operates a well-known French Jeanneau OS 33i as its training boat, primarily serving ASA courses around the Turtle Island area from April to November. During the off-season from November to March, students focus on mileage building by sailing along Taiwan’s east coast, around the south of the island, and to Tainan. The school aims to help students build a pleasant, meaningful, and confident sailing lifestyle by offering comprehensive training courses that cover sailing knowledge and skills, enabling safe and independent sailing. They use American Sailing Association materials and certification systems, including the ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising certification, which grants an international proficiency certificate allowing students to charter boats in Europe and the Mediterranean. The school also supports students in organizing practical bareboat chartering trips abroad to gain real-world sailing experience.
Koru Expeditions
Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
Koru Expeditions offers sailing courses and expedition experiences aboard a 50′ performance catamaran throughout the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, and into British Columbia. Entry-level instruction is also available on a modern Jeanneau 349. With an inclusive and adaptive teaching style, Koru supports a wide range of learners, ensuring a practical, hands-on experience for every participant. As a small, nimble operation, Koru Expeditions is able to provide customized programs and frequently accommodate last-minute class requests. Whether certification is needed for an upcoming charter or a more casual experience is desired, the team is committed to meeting individual goals. Additional offerings include docking workshops, sunset cruises, introductory sailing courses (2- and 4-hour options), and hosted corporate or community events. Every experience with Koru Expeditions is designed to inspire adventure, foster learning, and create meaningful connections on the water.
White Wake Sailing Croatia
Primošten, Croatia
White Wake Sailing Croatia offers the full range of RYA courses—from beginner-level Competent Crew to advanced Yachtmaster certifications—all taught in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Whether you're completely new to sailing or looking to level up your skills, there's a course to match your experience and goals. Training takes place on the water in one of Europe’s most beautiful sailing regions, with theory courses available either online or at our shorebased center in Milan. After a day of hands-on learning, there’s often time to anchor in a quiet bay, swim in the clear Adriatic, and wind down with a drink under the stars.
Cruising Yacht Club Of Sa
Adelaide, Australia
The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, located at North Haven, offers RYA training courses for those looking to get into sailing or improve their skills. We provide programs like Competent Crew and Day Skipper, with instruction taking place in the waters of Gulf St Vincent. It is a great opportunity to learn from experienced sailors at a well established club.