Sailing Schools in USA, California

The following Sailing Schools are NauticEd affiliated sailing schools. They recommend that you augment your theory based learning with the NauticEd sailing courses. Once you have completed your on-line NauticEd sailing courses you may contact one of these sailing schools for your practical hands-on sailing training. Go ahead, learn to sail with NauticEd. Start with the NauticEd Skipper Course, or the NauticEd Qualified Crew Member Course or one of our other specialized sailing courses.

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The World's Best Sailing Instructors

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Bruce Schwaegel: Freedom Boat Club, Lakeway , TX, USA; Landfall Sailing, Austin, TX, USA;
Marc Hughston: Santana Sailing, Newport Beach, CA, USA;
James Kell: Sailing Virgins, West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands;
John Salinas: Island Sailing, Portland, OR, USA;
Nat Powning: Island Sailing, Portland, OR, USA;

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OCSC SAILING

Berkeley, CA, USA

OCSC SAILING, is a San Francisco Bay sailing school and sailing club. We offer sailing lessons, sailboat instruction, NauticEd Practical proficiency training and certification, sailboat charters, club membership, and corporate teambuilding events. Our sailing schools Berkeley location is in the center of San Francisco Bay. From beginner sailboat lessons, to offshore training, to spinnaker sailing, to world cruising preparation, we are committed to teaching you to sail with confidence. Learn more about OCSC SAILING...

Santana Sailing

Long Beach, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 28 students

Learn to sail and cruise with Santana Sailing, and get your International SLCâ„¢ to charter in the Mediterranean. All certification levels from Qualified Crew Member to Captain Rank, in Long Beach, Newport Beach, on the Sea of Cortez, 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. Learn more about Santana Sailing...

Southwest Sailing

Long Beach, CA, USA

LEARN TO SAIL IN THE DESERT! Cruise in California and the Caribbean. That's what we're here to help you do! Southwest Sailing can help you achieve those goals right here in Arizona along with lessons, exams and cruising in AZ and in Southern California too. FLEXIBILITY? Do you need a "Custom" schedule or location for your NauticEd PRACTICAL EXAM, call us! Custom, personalized, flexible scheduling is our specialty. Contact us TODAY! Learn more about Southwest Sailing...

Newport Coast School of Seamanship

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Buying a yacht, moving up in size or want to become a more confident and competent owner/operator? Our instructors are experienced USCG licensed Captains with teaching credentials from globally recognized accreditation organizations. We can help you achieve what you have perhaps dreamed of doing; but didn’t know where to turn for trustworthy and experienced advice. Contact us for a free consultation about your objectives & we will work with you to develop a training program to meet your needs. Learn more about Newport Coast School of Seamanship...

Santana Sailing

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 28 students

Passage Nautical Charters & Lessons

Oakland, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 1 student

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. Learn more about Passage Nautical Charters & Lessons...

Sail Channel Islands

Oxnard, CA, USA

We sail the Channel Islands of California, one of the world's premiere sailing grounds and specialize in advanced coastal cruising and offshore training. Our private sailing lessons for individuals and couples are based on individualized curricula that consider students' short and mid-term sailing goals as well as previous sailing experience. NauticEd provides the preparatory knowledge base; we provide practical experience and hands-on instruction. Learn more about Sail Channel Islands...

Cast Off Sailing, Inc.

San Diego, CA, USA

Marketing includes meeting with activities coordinators and concierges at local resorts several times per month. Organic internet leads also provide customers, as well as word of mouth and referrals. Learn more about Cast Off Sailing, Inc....

Lucky Sol Sailing

San Diego, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 2 students

Lucky Sol Sailing is a Veteran-owned sailing club in San Diego offering Sailing Lessons with professional instructors. We also have a Fractional Yacht Ownership program & 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. Learn more about Lucky Sol Sailing...

Sail San Diego

San Diego, CA, USA

Rated 5/5 by 4 students

With over 26 years on the beautiful waters surrounding the San Diego Bay and thousands of satisfied clients, our crew works diligently to ensure each boating excursion is a perfect one for all! Each of our US Coast Guard Certified Captains has the extensive knowledge and the passion to introduce you to the wonderful sport of sailing. Within the protected waters of the San Diego Bay we offer our students a safe and comfortable environment from which to learn this time-honored skill. Come See! Learn more about Sail San Diego...

Southwest Sailing

San Diego, CA, USA

Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

We have over forty boats at our school, as well as a large staff of instructors with impressive sailing resumes. We have provided quality instruction since 1966 and know that our teaching style is top notch by the feedback we receive from graduates. Also, The Channel Islands National Park provides ideal training grounds for bareboat certification. Learn more about Santa Barbara Sailing Center...

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The NauticEd online sailing courses supplement practical training performed by a sailing school. With NauticEd, you can take as long as you need to complete a sailing course, take the tests as many times as you like and review the content for life.

Your sailing school instructor will digitally sign off on your sailing certification when you pass your practical hands-on sailing training. Your sailing certificate is then updated in real-time for you to print out and hang with pride on your office wall. Each time you pass another sailing course, your sailing certificate is automatically updated.