Private Sailing Courses
Private Introductory &
Refresher Sailing Courses
Non-ASA Certification
Day Sailor Private Instruction
Cruising Yacht Private Instruction
Resort Course Private Instruction
If you're looking for a private non-certifying introductory or refresher lesson, on sailboats of any size, we can create a custom sailing course just for you! Private lessons can focus on any aspect of the sailing world, such as proper sail trim, navigation, docking, under sail, anchoring, heavy weather, crew overboard rescue techniques, coastal navigation, spinnaker work, knots, racing and more.
Choose from an array of day sailors to cruising yachts!
We'll help find a boat that best fits the conditions, game plan and availability.
We are also able to make food and/or beverage arrangements during your lesson.
Please contact the school director to arrange the dates and times that suit your availability.
Select the Private Instruction that best suits you
Day Sailor
- Capri 22'
- J-24'
- Soling 26'
- Polish existing skills
- Advance on new topics
- Enjoy a sailing introduction
- Maximum Party of Four
Cruising Yacht
- Catalina 28
- Catalina 32
- Catalina 36
- Polish existing skills
- Advance on new topics
- Enjoy a sailing introduction
- Maximum Party of Six
Resort Course
- Capri 22'
- J-24'
- Soling 26'
- Intro to the Basics
- No exams or certification
- 8 hour lesson
- One day or Two half days
Day Sailor Private Instruction Pricing
No more than four in your party, not including instructor
"Private Skippered Charter"
Public / Member:
1 Hour - $105 / $79
2 Hours - $175 / $131
4 Hours - $288 / $216
Full Day - $469 / $352
It is customary to leave a gratuity if you enjoyed your lesson.
Cruising Yacht Private Instruction Pricing
No more than six in your party, not including instructor
For students with prior ASA 103 (or above) credentials
Public / Member:
2 Hours - $291 / $218
4 Hours - $487 / $365
Full Day - $683 / $512
For students without prior ASA 103 (or above) credentials
Public / Member:
2 Hours - $364 / $273
4 Hours - $610 / $458
Full Day - $857 / $643
We accept major credit cards only. We do not accept cash.
If you'd like to have instruction aboard a Catalina 42' or 50', please contact the school director for pricing.
It is customary to leave a gratuity if you enjoyed your lesson.
Resort Course Tuition
An Introduction to sailing's basic principles
All the fun without the pressure of exams
Hands on instruction with zero classroom time
A full day or two half days on stable sailboats
This exciting program is all about being on the water and having fun! Curriculum includes nautical terminology, rules of the road, sail trim and shape, reefing, crew teamwork and responsibilities, docking under sail, safety procedures, points of sail, tacking/jibing, knots and crew overboard rescue techniques.
Pricing:
Group of 4 Max (Family, Couple or Friends!)
$469 - No liveaboard accommodations
$609 - With liveaboard accommodations on a Catalina Yacht
(this option is not available Summer weekends)
We accept major credit cards only. We do not accept cash.
Online Sailing Classes
Take a refresher course or begin your sailing journey online!
Take a refresher course on sail trim, introduce yourself to celestial navigation or begin your sailing journey online! Take the classroom portion of sailing at your convenience and your own speed of learning . Once you’re ready to get out on the water, we will schedule you a private lesson so you can put everything you learned into practice. There are courses for novices all the way up to seasoned sailors. Check out the available courses at NauticEd and give us a call to schedule the practical, on-the-water lessons!