Why Choose Our School?
Private Helm-to-Helm Instruction – No crowded cockpits or rushed lessons here. Every student receives personalized, one-on-one instruction from experienced captains who understand that true seamanship develops through patience, practice, and proper technique. This individualized approach ensures you’ll master each skill with confidence before advancing.
Live-Aboard Learning Adventure – Our unique program combines ASA certification with authentic blue-water experience. Spend a week or two as crew aboard our premium vessels, learning navigation, weather reading, and boat handling while exploring Belize’s stunning coral atolls and protected anchorages.
Blue-Water Fleet – Train on vessels built for serious sailing: our spacious 2024 Lagoon 51 catamaran teaches multihull handling and performance cruising, our reliable 2010 Hunter monohull masters traditional sailing fundamentals, and our responsive Hobie Wave develops your feel for wind and sail trim in pure sailing conditions.
Prime Sailing Waters
Placencia sits perfectly positioned between protected lagoons and open Caribbean waters. Learn your basics in calm, sheltered waters where steady 10-15 knot trade winds provide ideal sailing conditions year-round. As your skills develop, venture beyond the barrier reef where deeper waters and ocean swells challenge your seamanship. With 80°F water temperatures and consistent northeast trades, every day offers perfect sailing weather.
Master Mariners at Your Service
Captain Dave Underill brings four decades of blue-water sailing expertise to your instruction. This certified ASA instructor for 101, 103, 104, 105, and 114 has logged thousands of nautical miles across 15+ countries, authored “The Captain’s Guide to Hurricane Holes, The Bahamas and Caribbean,” and completed Atlantic passages. His extensive charter operations and multiple vessel ownership provide real-world wisdom that transforms novices into confident sailors.
Captain Amanda Haley shares the same ASA instructor certifications (101, 103, 104, 114) and brings special expertise in teaching young sailors, making our school perfect for families seeking quality sailing education together.
Chart Your Certification Course
Master the complete American Sailing Association progression: ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat), ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), and ASA 114 (Catamaran Cruising). Graduate with internationally recognized credentials that open charter opportunities in every sailing destination worldwide.
Drop anchor on ordinary sailing schools. Set sail with us and discover what real sailing education looks like in paradise.
Contact Us
US Phone Number : (954) 444-2283
Belize Phone Number: (501) 620-7502
