US Sailing Certification Courses
US Sailing's vision is to introduce as many people as possible to this great sport in a safe, fun, high-quality environment...because if you're a well-trained, competent sailor you'll love sailing as much as we do.
US Sailing Certification Courses
US Sailing's vision is to introduce as many people as possible to this great sport in a safe, fun, high-quality environment...because if you're a well-trained, competent sailor you'll love sailing as much as we do.
Learn to Sail with US Sailing
Part of US Sailing's vision is to introduce as many people as possible to this great sport. But we want to make sure you're learning in a safe, fun, high-quality environment...because if you're a well-trained, competent sailor you'll love sailing as much as we do!
Out on the water, sailing can be different things to different people. It can be exciting, invigorating, relaxing or challenging. And getting started is easy!
Learning to sail is part dream, part great instruction, and part hands-on experience.
At US Sailing, all of these come together in our Keelboat Certification System. This Learn to Sail program guides you through seven levels of courses where you will accumulate skills and experience with each certification.
You will record your progress in your US Sailing Official Logbook, documenting all course completions, certifications and on-the-water experience.
At the culmination of each course, you will receive a certification sticker from your school to affix in your logbook. Your Official Logbook will serve as your passport for renting and chartering boats and for continuing your sailing education at accredited US Sailing schools.
As you complete each level, your certification will also be submitted to the US Sailing database by where chartering companies and other sailing schools across the country will be able to verify your readiness to sail.
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Basic Keelboat
Learn the basics while enjoying a beautiful day on the water. See your confidence rise as a true beginner on day one to a competent sailor by the end of the course.
Basic Keelboat
Learn the basics while enjoying a beautiful day on the water. See your confidence rise as a true beginner on day one to a competent sailor by the end of the course.
You will learn the fundamental principles of safe, confident daysailing on a keelboat ranging from 18 to 27 feet in length in light to moderate winds. Learn the basics while enjoying a beautiful day on the water. See your confidence rise as a true beginner on day one to a competent sailor by the end of the course.
About Basic Keelboat
- Course length - 24 hours
- Prerequisites - None
- Group Instruction: $1195 for 1 person, 2 for $1695, 3 for $2195
- Private Instruction: $1695 for 1 person, 2 for $2195, 3 for $2695
Group classes are taught the first two non holiday weekends of each month with a max of 4 students in the class
Private classes are taught 7 days a week around your schedule and at your pace. Classes are typically 4 - six hour classes or 6 - four hour classes
Basic Cruising
You will learn to sail and operate a cruising sailboat in daylight hours and in sight of land.
Basic Cruising
You will learn to sail and operate a cruising sailboat in daylight hours and in sight of land.
This certification opens the door to an exciting new world of cruising. You will learn to sail and operate a cruising sailboat in daylight hours and in sight of land.
About Basic Cruising
- Course length - 18 hours
- Prerequisites - US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification
- Group Instruction: $1195 for 1 person, 2 for $1695, 3 for $2195
- Private Instruction: $1695 for 1 person, 2 for $2195, 3 for $2695
Group classes are taught the last two non holiday weekends of each month with a max of 4 students in the class
Private classes are taught 7 days a week around your schedule and at your pace. Classes are typically 3 - six hour classes
Bareboat Cruising
You will gain the knowledge to successfully charter boats in destinations that were only distant dreams by practicing your handling skills on a 30-45 foot long sailboat.
Bareboat Cruising
You will gain the knowledge to successfully charter boats in destinations that were only distant dreams by practicing your handling skills on a 30-45 foot long sailboat.
You will gain the knowledge to successfully charter boats in destinations that were only distant dreams by practicing your handling skills on a 30-45 foot long sailboat. The doors will be open to the beautiful world of tropical destinations as you advance to larger boats and longer passages. You will learn everything from using charts and electronics to navigating and meal planning for your crew.
About Bareboat Cruising
- Course length - 18 hours
- Prerequisites - US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification
- Private Instruction: $1695 for 1 person, 2 for $2195, 3 for $2695
Private classes are taught 7 days a week around your schedule and at your pace. Classes are typically 3 - six hour classes