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Sailing Schools in USA, South Carolina
Learn to sail and powerboat. Improve your skills. Get Certified and Internationally Licensed.
South Carolina features some of the best sailing areas on the East Coast. There are dozens of inlets from the ocean to the Intracoastal waterway where one can sail in the protected waters or venture out to the ocean on weather conducive days. Charleston features a wonderfully protected large recreational sailing and sailing training area, also with direct access to the coast. Hilton Head is equally as attractive for learning to sail with its natural beauty of twisted waterways and wide open sailing areas. And, when you are ready for a sail out to a deserted beach for a picnic, there are plenty of choices. Come to South Carolina for sailing training. Stay at any of our wonderful resorts and enjoy professional sailing training at its best.
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Michael Pearce
Private Instructor - Johns Island, SC, USA
Get your SLC Certification. You will be accepted by most charter operators in Europe with their more stringent, mandatory Government requirements. Your ability to understand IALA-A navigation and master Mediterranean Mooring; are key to your enjoyment and safety in this unique cruising environment.
If you want to provide amazing large keelboat and catamaran adventures for your family and friends, in some of the most beautiful and secluded destinations on the planet? I can take you from the beginning through competency to mastery of this unique and priceless skill set. I have sailed extensively in the San Francisco Bay, N and S Coastal CA, the Caribbean, Europe, and the South Pacific.
Every day on the water is unique, exhilarating, mentally stimulating, and often challenging. Safety is the cornerstone of everything you do on or around water and the biggest compliment I can give is ‘I would be happy for you to take my family to sea on a sailboat’ - that is mastery!
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Learn more about Michael Pearce
Yachting Education
Charleston, SC, USA
Thinking Catamarans? Thinking Caribbean & Europe? Yachting Education can train AND issue the coveted International Certificate of Competence (ICC) on board our 48' Fountaine-Pajot catamaran. The ICC is sanctioned by the United Nations and is a requirement by many European countries, so if you're considering chartering or cruising internationally give us a call. Based in Miami through and Key West, our training programs are designed as vacation training packages for all skill levels.
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AJ Brannan
Private Instructor - Bluffton, SC, USA
I grew up on a small estuary in South Carolina. I began kayaking at the age of 4, first Jon boat at 6, and continued up to a 30ft offshore powerboat at 14. My love for the ocean compelled me to achieve a degree in Marine Biology (I'm the definition of a shark nut). After graduating I decided to move to the northwest to get a taste of the Pacific Ocean and got sucked into sailing - where I managed sailing schools and clubs in Seattle, Olympia, and Gig Harbor Washington. I love instructing - nothing compares to that little smirk everyone gets when we first heel over, and it just gets better from there!
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Learn more about AJ Brannan
Location notes:
I'm available for Private Instruction and certification/licensing assessment on your boat in the Bluffton / Hilton Head / Savannah area.
I'm available for Private Instruction and certification/licensing assessment on your boat in the Bluffton / Hilton Head / Savannah area.
SaferBoater
St Johns Harbor, SC, USA
Navigating the waters of boating can be an exhilarating experience, but safety skills and knowledge are paramount for an enjoyable journey. That's where SaferBoater comes into play. We are dedicated to providing standardized on-the-water training programs designed to equip boaters with essential skills in safety and boat handling. In partnering with NauticEd, we will now bring the best of both online knowledge training and behind the wheel skill building.
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SV Indie Sky
Charleston, SC, USA
SV Indie Sky offers immersive, crewed sailing expeditions for adventurers, aspiring liveaboards, and ocean lovers. We’re not a charter—we sail point to point, exploring remote coastlines while teaching seamanship, liveaboard skills, and self-reliance at sea. Join our crew to surf, spearfish, foil, or simply unplug and experience what life offshore truly feels like.
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SaferBoater
North Charleston, SC, USA
Navigating the waters of boating can be an exhilarating experience, but safety skills and knowledge are paramount for an enjoyable journey. That's where SaferBoater comes into play. We are dedicated to providing standardized on-the-water training programs designed to equip boaters with essential skills in safety and boat handling. In partnering with NauticEd, we will now bring the best of both online knowledge training and behind the wheel skill building.
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Learn more about SaferBoater