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Find Sailing & Powerboating Schools and Instructors in USA, California
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The California Coastline is a great place for sailing, yet the conditions can become challenging at times. That's why it is best to get practical training from a professional sailing school and instructor. NauticEd has a variety of associated sailing instructors from San Diego and Newport Beach to San Francisco. These instructors understand that combining online theory education with practical sailing training on-the-water is the best way to learn to sail and improve sailing skills. Whether you are just getting starting in sailing or are seeking competence and licensing for bareboat yacht charter, the NauticEd comprehensive program is the best. All yacht charter companies worldwide recognize the NauticEd certifications and licenses.
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Steve Hoffman - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Private Instructor - Alameda, CA, USA
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By age 20, after many hours of self studying (including celestial navigation), many exams and tens of thousands of miles sailing (mostly in the Mediterranean, I earned an international commercial yacht captains license (100 ton). Since then I have also earned a USCG Master License (100 ton), with a Sailing Endorsement. Currently I work as a charter and delivery Captain mostly on medium to large size (45-60 feet) sailing & motor vessels. My permanent crew (my wife - also USCG Licensed Captain) and I are available to deliver boats from anywhere to anywhere around the world. Just let us know… more›
By age 20, after many hours of self studying (including celestial navigation), many exams and tens of thousands of miles sailing (mostly in the Mediterranean, I earned an international commercial yacht captains license (100 ton). Since then I have also earned a USCG Master License (100 ton), with a Sailing Endorsement.
Currently I work as a charter and delivery Captain mostly on medium to large size (45-60 feet) sailing & motor vessels. My permanent crew (my wife - also USCG Licensed Captain) and I are available to deliver boats from anywhere to anywhere around the world. Just let us know of your needs, and it will be our pleasure to serve you. Thank you!
Passage Nautical - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Oakland, CA, USA
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At Passage Nautical, we‘re committed to delivering high quality powerboat and sailing education, adapting our services to what people need. We specialize in private on-the-water lessons combined with on-line teaching methodologies. Our programs are in-depth where you learn at your own pace. Private lessons allow you to schedule lessons that fit your schedule.
Our one-on-one coaching dramatically increases learning and rapid skill building.
Santana Sailing - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Long Beach, CA, USA
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Learn to sail and cruise with Santana Sailing, and get your International SLC to charter in the Mediterranean. We serve LA//Orange County, US and La Paz, MX.
Helping you become the sailor you want to be is our mission, and sailing the Sea of Cortez from La Paz can change your life. Monohull and catamaran training and sailing adventures await. If you like to learn, we'll have a great time!
Maureen Vild | Private Instructor - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Newport Beach, CA, USA
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The most common feedback I received from my students is "You are so calm and explain things in a simple manner to where it is easily understood. I believe though, that the experience of "doing" in many cases outweighs the explanation.
My focus is to empower first, educate second. Bring each student to a place of complete competence which leads to confidence! More importantly, it's all about the experience, and to have fun along with the feeling of accomplishing something beyond expectations.
She Drives Training - POWERBOAT TRAINING
San Diego, CA, USA
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She Drives is a membership-based community where women learn, connect, and gain confidence on the water. From first launch to full throttle.
We offer instructor led courses in-house as well as access to affiliate instructors based on the skill level.