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Sailing Skills

Strengthen your sailing fundamentals with classes covering boat handling, sail trim, docking, anchoring, seamanship, and more. Perfect for sailors looking to build confidence and improve their skills at every level.

Live • TUE, AUG 18

Headsail Trim & Material Selection for Bluewater Cruising


Selecting and Understanding Headsails: materials, construction and design details, and how to trim them in...
Live • TUE, SEP 8

Marine Biology for Sailors


Learn about the marine life around your boat and how ocean conditions shape the ecosystems...

Coastal Seamanship


Sharpen your navigation and decision-making skills for coastal cruising, where preparation and awareness turn complexity...
Docking & Maneuvering

Docking & Maneuvering


In this online class, discover why sailboats behave the way they do, learn essential maneuvering...

Docking & Maneuvering for Cruising Sailboats


In this online class, discover why sailboats behave the way they do, learn essential maneuvering...

Docking and Anchoring Basics


Learn practical techniques for docking and anchoring confidently in a variety of conditions

Docking Like A Pro


Take the stress out of docking with proven techniques, clear strategies, and confidence-building instruction designed...

Downwind, Reaching & Sail Trim


The fun half of sailing deserves more than a lucky gybe and a prayer. Learn...

Essential Anchoring Skills


Master anchoring skills with confidence—anywhere in the world.

Fundamentals of Sailing


Get your sea legs back before your next sailing season. Refresh your ASA 101 knowledge,...

Introduction to Catamarans


Learn everything about modern cruising catamarans and the design differences that set them apart.

Knots for Sailors


Master the most useful sailing knots—fast. Learn when to use them, how to tie them...