Welcome to Nautical Spirit Sailing School located in the scenic town of Thornbury, Ontario on the pristine shores of Georgian Bay. We are situated at the foot of The Blue Mountains, with one of the best freshwater sailing grounds in the world. Nautical Spirit is a small school with a big heart, where we foster and share our passion for sailing. 

North Shore Reaching Sailing School is the premier American Sailing Association certified school in Canada, established in 2017 with courses tailored to meet each individual’s needs with flexible day, evening and weekend scheduling, on our boat or yours. We are ideally situated on Eastern Lake Ontario with access to a variety of cruising grounds including The Bay of Quinte and The Thousand Islands.

Welcome to Bayfield Sailing Academy, where the love for sailing meets exceptional instruction and unique experiences. Our home port is nestled in Harbour Lights Marina in Bayfield, Ontario. As you set sail with us, get ready to embrace the charm of our small sailing school and the unparalleled beauty of the surrounding waters.

Fun, Learning and Safety!  We teach from sailing fundamentals to Offshore . We are experienced sailors and our Outstanding ASA Instructors  know how to tune in to each sailor’s individual learning style.