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The following Sailing Schools are NauticEd affiliated sailing schools. They recommend that you augment your theory based learning with the NauticEd sailing courses and clinics. Once you have completed your on-line NauticEd sailing courses you may contact one of these sailing schools for your practical hands-on sailing training. Go ahead, learn to sail with NauticEd. Start with the NauticEd Skipper Course, or the NauticEd Qualified Crew Member Course or one of our other specialized sailing courses.

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rio de janeiro, Brazil
Learn to sail at the picturesque Marapendi lagoon, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, sailing courses from basic to advanced levels on "MIcrotoner 19" sailboats for youngsters and adults. Other programs as Club Sailing, "Learning Cruises", regatas, charters and Experiental Trainning Rio and northeastern Brazil.
Toronto, Canada
Welcome to Toronto Sailing Coach, a NauticEd affiliate hands-on sailing and boating training school.

NauticEd is the most advanced online boating education. You study the curriculum in the comfort of your home, you write your test on your own computer, and finally you call us to practice your new skill on the water. When we sign you off, you are confident to enjoy sailing at your level.

Contact us to book your practical hands-on training on the water. This is a one-on-one training that can be executing on your own boat, at your own place or even on a charter vacation if you so desire. Otherwise, the practical course would be held in Toronto.

My name is Jean-loup Dalle. I hold a commercial Yachtmaster 200 Tons Offshore and I am also a certified CYA cruising instructor. My style of coaching is very relaxed and the emphasis is on enjoyment at a slow pace. I am looking forward to being your coach.

Contact me: jeanloupdalle@rogers.com
Riga, LV Latvia
The multimedia teaching companion for the theory to become a Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster. This is the ideal supplement with over 300 animations and quizzes covering coastal navigation, afety at sea, pilotage, meteorology etc. Extensive search functions and glossary. Written text of narration can be displayed. Navigation, terminology, compass, anchoring, charts, plotting, lights, meteorology, Colregs, safety, signals, electronic navigation, position fixing, dead reckoning, buoyage, tides. Introduction to Boating / International Crew International Watchkeeper/ Flotilla Skipper International Bareboat Skipper VHF Radio Communications
New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
A practical hands on learn to sail course of 5 three hour practical sails on the Waitemata harbour. Learn to sail with confidence and safety. The bigger the yacht you learn on the easier it is for you to understand the thrill of sailing. Group lessons of male and female make it fun, informative and gives you a great understanding of sailing and crewing a yacht. Know what to do when to do it and how, as sailing is not about strength its all about timing. Endless summer my Whiting 47 foot yacht is a perfect floating classroom for you to learn aboard. All practical classes including a 3 hour chart work class. Sailing is fun, is easy but you need to know the basics so you do not get hurt or hurt some one or damage the yacht.
Tauranga, 3010 New Zealand
Elements Watersports is New Zealands Premier Watersports Centre. Offering Practical Tuition and Kit Rental for Dinghy Sailing & Windsurfing, RYA & YNZ Practical Yacht Courses, RYA Powerboat and Jet Ski (PWC) Certificates and Instructor Training. Tuition and Rentals are available from our bases in Tauranga & Auckland with mobile units nationwide. Fun is Everything.
Puerto Rico
HUMACAO, Puerto Rico
Nautifull Sailing Club & Charters is located in the clearly privileged, dream-like and beautifully landscaped paradise of Palmas del Mar Resort Community, at a very accessible location just 35 minutes from San Juan, and just a short cruise to the Spanish, US and British Virgin Islands. The club offers a wide variety of lodging, dinning, and resort facilities from 20 tennis courts to our 2 phenomenal championship 18-hole golf courses and SPA. Our seasoned team of advanced and highly competitive cruising and actively competing instructors range from US Sailing Small Boats Trainers and Coaches to veterans of many fun Caribbean adventures. Maybe you want to join us for a sunset cruise, scheduled flotillas to neighboring paradise islands with exuberant flora and fauna, endangered species to be found snorkeling, scuba diving or just from your shaded cockpit on one of our performance cruisers! Our fleet starts with Echo 12's, great for daytime, learning and recreational, but you can
Rincon, Puerto Rico
With small class size and individual attention, the Rincon Sailing curriculum emphasizes water safety, wind awareness, boat handling, and seamanship. Decision making, leadership, and respect for the local marine environment are also highlighted. Rincon Sailing offers graduated educational formats beginning with learn to sail, intermediate and advanced racing. No matter what level sailor, safety, fun, and learning independence is the forefront of the curriculum. www.rinconsailing.com
St. Maartin (Netherlands Antillies)
St Maarten, St. Maartin (Netherlands Antillies)
St Maarten Sailing School specializes in teaching excellence. We adhere to an instruction course and then add our own expertise, to insure that beginners and experienced students receive unparalleled teaching and the maximum amount of fun. Courses are suitable for ages 8 to 80, with customer service and satisfaction being our highest priority.
Thailand
Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand
Gulf Charters Thailand Sailing School, Asia's most successful and professional sailing school, located in the beautiful Gulf of Thailand, was established in 2004.

We are all lifelong sailors and we try to impart our love of the ocean and Thailand upon you so that your experiences here will last a lifetime.

Our internationally accredited sailing school provides aspiring sailors with the best practical education possible with our current model monohulls and catamarans, highly accredited instructors as well as group and private lessons. Our regularly scheduled international sailing adventures, milebuilders and our active sailing club offers you the chance to get out to practice and learn more often.

Gulf Charters Thailand has earned the reputation in South East Asia as the most professional managed Sailing School, Yacht Charter, Delivery Service and Brokerage Business. You'll be excited to know we offer NauticEd Worldwide sailing courses up to NauticEd Captain.
Bunglamung, , Thailand
Located in the Gulf of Thailand we offer a package whereby buyers of new or used yachts, either power or sail, based anywhere in Thailand, Malaysia or Singapore can undertake a 5 day live aboard one-on-one instruction course with an experienced instructor on their new boat. They will undertake a 200 mile cruise with overnight anchorage and receive instruction on the practical operation of the boat. In addition they will receive a detailed manual written and illustrated by Marine Certification on the systems and equipment on their boat, their operation and maintenance. For smaller vessels with no accommodation we have a two day course accompanied by a similar detailed manual.

Marine Certification is a Partner school of NauticEd, we offer practical sailing training with a Practical Verification Stamp to successful candidates.
SailQuest Practical Training School Thailand is a Flagship Sailing School
Pattaya, Thailand
SailQuest Sailing School Thailand - Learn to Sail with Style & Confidence
Training new sailors since 1990.
Owner/Instructor Captain Tim takes a personal & professional interest in every student as he passes along a lifetime of experience in sailing, yacht charter, live-aboard world-cruising & yacht ownership.
Our effective & well organized Hands-On "Learn to Sail" Course is an essential starting point for anyone who is considering sailing, chartering, live-aboard cruising and/or buying a yacht. The ideal marina location offers a wide range of real life sailing situations.
Personal instruction, modern training yachts and HANDS-ON SAILING EXPERIENCE is the SailQuest difference. The SailQuest program really works!
NauticEd Partner School-Monthly & Private lessons-Worldwide Sailing Certificates -Join-In Sailing Events-Private Yacht Charter-Global Yacht Delivery
Contact us! We are here to assist you in achieving your sailing goals
Locations Worldwide, USA
Our practical sailing schools have something for everyone, everywhere.

Learn to sail with friends, send your children off on a week-long adventure or get on board as a family. Sunsail's choice of specialty courses and online sailing classes with NauticEd means there is something to suit everyone.

All over the world, now in even more amazing destinations, join our friendly Skippers and make new friends on board while you learn to sail or take your skills to the next level.
California
Manhattan Beach, CA USA
Trident Marine Services, LLC is a full service yacht management company, charter company, and sailing school. The firm provides asset management, Fractional Ownership Services, charter services, and sailing education. Trident Marine Services is proud to offer some of the most experienced sailing instructors and coaches, covering everything from beginner sailing to advanced racing techniques. From private instruction to coordinated practice events, Trident can help you take your sailing to the next level. The firm is based out of Manhattan Beach and serves Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, San Pedro/Long Beach, Newport Beach, and San Diego areas.
Florida
St. Petersburg, FL USA
Training by women and for women and couples. Throughout the US & Canada
Stuart, FL USA
Captain Bob Has Been Teaching Boaters since 1985. He is NauticEd Instructor Certified. Improve your practical skills with Navigation, Charts-Electronic Equipment, Docking, Boat Handling Skills.
References and Recommendations Available Classes and Private Instruction for Yacht Clubs and Boating Rentals. Specializing in instruction to meet Insurance Requirements.

The Happy Boater is a Trained Boater
Florida Yacht Group is a Flagship Sailing School
Miami, FL USA
The emphasis of sailing is relaxation, but we take our sailing education standards seriously. This is why Florida Yacht Charters is a certified NauticEd sailing training facility As an NauticEd trained student, your skills and achievement levels are internationally recognized. That means when you learn with us, you can charter anywhere. Call us today to earn your NauticEd Sailing Certificate.
St. Petersburg, FL USA
Sailing school since 1983 - Certifications from Basic Keelboat classes to Advanced Coastal Cruising classes. Sailing year-round on Tampa Bay and West Florida's Suncoast. Bareboat or Crewed Charters & Sunset Cruises. Our waterfront resort location offers 2 pools & a tiki bar and discounted room rates. Now a WindPath fractional sailing base: www.windpath.com. intlsailsch@tampabay.rr.com 866-789-SAIL (7245) Fax: 727-499-0944
Venice , FL USA
Captain Dove and Tim are experienced sailors who love to sail the Gulf of Mexico
We provide the experience you need to complete your online sailing lessons.
We tailor your experience aboard to your lessons with NauticEd.
Get practical hands on experience aboard a fast and comfortable Hunter 30 to complete your certification.
Get practical application of what you have learned, insight about the local area, and real offshore sailing
We have no fear, only confidence, as our student you will have no fear only confidence.
Adventure, wildlife, sun, salt, blue green water,fresh air and good company.
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
The Catamaran Company Charters Catamarans through out the Caribbean.
Sanford, FL USA
Live A Dream - Learn To Sail: Sailing is the wind and water calling to those who listen; we can help you answer that calling. Lake Monroe is a wonderful place to feel the wind on your face, relax or actively harness the wind, and get connected with nature. Choose from a two hour on-the-water introduction to sailing up to a full instructor lead Coastal Navigation course. U-SAIL, where you learn to sail.
Indiana
Bloomington, IN USA
Heart of Sailing introduces sailing to children and adults with developmental disabilities as a form of education and recreational therapy.
Massachusetts
Marblehead, MA USA
Certified training facility and winner of 2008 Outstanding School of the Year located in historic Boston Harbor. We use only modern, easily-driver, comfortable, and fun boats.
Maryland
Annapolis Bay Charters, Inc. is a Flagship Sailing School
Annapolis, MD USA
Annapolis Bay Charters is dedicated to ensuring you have the skills you need to confidently and safely become the sailor you have always dreamed of being.
Maine
Falmouth, ME USA
Learn basic sailing, fine tune your skills or just explore beautiful Casco Bay. Beginner Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, Adult Refresher, Private Lessons, Elementary Navigation, Day Sails and Sunset Sails. Fall Foliage Cruises start in September.
Michigan
Traverse City, MI USA
Basic through advanced sailing courses. Learn to sail, liveaboard cruising, and cruising catamarans. Also navigation, radar, gps, celestial and more.
New Jersey
Riverside, NJ USA

We are the most knowledgeable Sailing Center in the Riverside, NJ area.
We are connected to all the local Sailing Instructors for group and private lessons. Please call 856-461-3555 for more information.
Fair Lawn , NJ USA
SEAS is a non-profit organization mandated by charter to provide low-cost sailboat instruction to the public. SEAS teaches Red Cross certified Basic Sailing (this is the same couse as the US Sailing Basic Sailing course), as well as Advanced Keelboat, Red Cross First Aid, CPR, Cruising, First Mate, and other vital sailing curriculum. The Bergen Chapter of SEAS services the Northern New Jersey, and Southern New York areas. Practical, hands-on sailing takes place in varying areas, including the Hudson River, Monksville Reservoir, Chesapeake Bay and on our many cruises throughout the world.
Texas
Lakeway , TX USA
Our Austin location offers sailing and power boat training from beginner through advanced as well as reciprocal agreements with other locations. In Addition, we believe that days do not have to be ordinary and boating should be an escape rather than a nuisance. To us, boating is a way for people to relax, connect with friends and create powerful memories with family. So in 1989 we brought that philosophy to life with Freedom Boat Club, the world\'s largest members-only boating club. A simple alternative to boat ownership was created. Today, with Freedom Boat Club, you don’t need a lot of time to enjoy boating. Just get to the dock. We’ll have a boat waiting for you, fueled up and ready to go. We boast numerous locations from seashores to lakeshores. From one Sarasota, Florida location in 1989, Freedom has grown to 60 franchises throughout the United States. Each provides you with a fleet of boats that come with less stress and a lower price tag than owning a single boat. We clean
Kemah, TX USA
JohnBrownSailing is a new way to learn to sail and sail better. With more quality time on the water and less time in a classroom. Sign up today! We sail year round on Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico Experienced, qualified instructors that can take you from basic levels to the most advanced concepts. We are passionate about sailing and teaching our students to sail safely and most of all, have a lot of fun.
Rockwall, TX USA
Sail on "Seawolf" a forty foot wooden sailing catamaran located on Lake Ray Hubbard. Get on the water experience at $25 per two hour sail. You will be part of the working crew during charters. "Seawolf" sails every evening and during most days, so you have a wide range of times available to learn.
Kingsland, TX USA
David Luckenbach has taught hundreds of people how to sail. All classes are taught with no motor, you learn to control the boat safely with wind alone. The two day class is limited to three students, the best number for maximum learning. Most of the 16 hour course is spent on the water sailing the Flying Scot, a stable fast family racing sailboat.
Austin, TX USA
Texas Sailing, located on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, is owned by sailors, run by sailors, for sailors. Established in 1965, Texas Sailing has set the standard for sailing lessons, sailboat charters, and yacht sales in Central Texas. Come sail with us! We are a full service sailing facility providing: * US Sailing Certifications * Beneteau Yacht Sales * Precision Sailboat Sales * Sail and Power Brokerage * Yacht Charter Management * Sailing Lessons * Bareboat and Captained Charters * Corporate and Group Sailing Events * Sailboat Lease Programs * Sailing Club Memberships * Worldwide Sailing Travel Arrangements * Private Sunset Sails With a dedicated staff of people oriented, professional sailors, we welcome the opportunity to show you just how much fun you can have sailing with Texas Sailing. Please browse our website and you will see why we are recognized as one of the premier sailing institutions in the southwest.
Utah
Springville, UT USA
Bonneville is the only hands-on keelboat sailing school in Utah. We sail on Utah Lake located just 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City. Bonneville offers a 20 hour on-the-water Learn to Sail Course with certification as well as classes in Advanced Sailing Techniques. Also offered are Corporate Retreats and Teambuilding events, Bareboat and Crewed Chartering, and Dinner and Sunset Cruises. Our on the land classes include Celestial Navigation and Boat Building. Please visit us at our website: www.NowBringMeThatHorizon.com for more information.
Washington
Anacortes, WA USA
Certified Yachting and Sailing school in the Seattle, Anacortes area.

Beginning and Advanced Power courses in both single and twin engine.

Apply to be a NauticEd Affiliated Practical Training School

The NauticEd online sailing courses supplement practical training performed by a sailing school. With NauticEd, you can take as long as you need to complete a sailing course, take the tests as many times as you like and review the content for life.

Your sailing school instructor will digitally sign off on your sailing certification when you pass your practical hands-on sailing training. Your sailing certificate is then updated in real-time for you to print out and hang with pride on your office wall. Each time you pass another sailing course, your sailing certificate is automatically updated.