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Santana Sailing

Long-Beach, California USA

Rated 4.96/5 by 274 students
Learn to sail and cruise with Santana Sailing, and get your International SLC to charter in the Mediterranean. All certification levels from Qualified Crew Member to Captain Rank, in Long Beach, Catalina, on the Sea of Cortez, and the Caribbean. We can also work with you on your boat with your crew. Specialties include: Anchoring bow and stern; Heavy weather 30 to 45 kts; Catalina and the Northern Channel Islands; Sea of Cortez; Grenada. If you love to learn, we'll have an excellent time. See our on-the-water opportunities and local events.

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Marc Hughston

Professional Instructor Assessor Professionally Assessed Peer Assessed NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Student Star Rated American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Rated 4.96/5 by 223 students
  • Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
I am fortunate to have figured out that my purpose in life is to share the things I know and love with those who appreciate them. In the world of sailing, that means helping you to improve your c ...
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Roger Hudson

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Student Star Rated American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Rated 4.98/5 by 33 students
  • Level V Skipper Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
I started out sailing at 16 years old by buying a home built 12' sloop. Over the years have owned 6 boats and sailed OPB (other peoples boats) for many years. Some highlights are sailing from Haw ...
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Maureen Vild

Professionally Assessed Peer Assessed NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Woman Instructor Student Star Rated American National Standards Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
Rated 4.89/5 by 17 students
  • Level IV Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
The most common feedback I received from my students is "You are very calm and explain things in a simple manner to where it is easily understood." However, I believe that the experience of "doin ...
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Lynn Thompson

Professionally Assessed NauticEd System Knowledge Expert Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Woman Instructor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
Rated 4.6/5 by 2 students
  • Level V Skipper Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
I love the feeling of being on the water and teaching others to be passionate and confident on their boats and on charters.
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  • Level IV Skipper Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
Marco has always loved being on boats and the water, and took up sailing almost ten years ago in Long Beach. He has also enjoyed sailing vacations on larger boats in San Francisco Bay and the Net ...
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  • Level V Skipper Rank Qualified Instructor/Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
  • Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
I grew up in Newport Beach, CA and developed a love for sailing at a young age while helping family friends cruise their boats around the southern Pacific waters, especially Catalina. Over the pas ...
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Take online theory sailing courses with NauticEd, then use our skilled in-house sailing instructors to gain practical sailing experience and confidence. Once you pass the courses and practical training, you'll be awarded with a NauticEd Sailing Certification with Verified Practical Competency.

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