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Texas offers a broad boating environment that includes major inland lakes, protected bays, the Intracoastal Waterway, and open Gulf waters. That variety makes it an excellent place to build boating skill in navigation, wind, weather, docking, and handling both inland and coastal conditions.
NauticEd connects you with recognized schools and experienced instructors across Texas who provide hands-on, on-the-water training for both sailing and powerboating. Combined with NauticEd’s multimedia online courses, this approach builds real-world competence in line with U.S. Coast Guard American National Standards and international licensing frameworks, so you can confidently sail and powerboat anywhere in the world.
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Landfall Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Austin, TX, USA
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Landfall Sailing is a flagship NauticEd practical training school. Our instructors have over 20 years of sailing and chartering experience that include the Texas Gulf Coast, open water offshore crossings, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the California coast.
Our boats are meticulously maintained and appointed with modern electronics. If you want to improve your skills or gain the competence & credentials to go yacht chartering in the Caribbean or Europe, we are here to help you.
NauticEd HQ Sailing School - SAILING TRAINING
Austin, TX, USA
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Austin, Texas is the Headquarters for NauticEd and it's fitting that we also have a flagship sailing school in Austin. Whether you're looking for crew, skipper, or bareboat training, come play with us and learn from the best. You will learn on our modern and fully appointed 2020 model Jeanneau 410. If you're from out of town - even better - come enjoy Austin's nightlife and learn to sail by the day. And, once you've gain the required competence, we also have a fractional membership plan on our
Yachtcations - SAILING TRAINING
Kemah, TX, USA
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Yachtcations is your best "one stop shop" for all things Catamarans. We offer lessons and training on the most popular sail catamarans, Lagoon, Leopard and Fountaine Pajot, 38-45 feet. Liveaboard classes, overnight, or day sailing based on your schedule and availability. When it's time to book your BVI charter or buy a Catamaran of your own, we also offer yacht broker services via The Catamaran Company.
All Waters Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Belton, TX, USA
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All Waters Sailing provides affordable sailing charters and sailing certification instruction. Our professional skippers and sailing certification instructors currently provide charters and sailing instruction in several locations in North America and are available for charters and deliveries all over the world with focus around North America and the Caribbean.
All Waters Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Austin, TX, USA
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All Waters Sailing provides affordable sailing charters and sailing certification instruction. Our professional skippers and sailing certification instructors currently provide charters and sailing instruction in several locations in North America and are available for charters and deliveries all over the world with focus around North America and the Caribbean.
Emily Leach - SAILING TRAINING
Private Instructor - Austin, TX, USA
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My passion is helping sailors build confidence by understanding how and why a boat responds the way it does. I've found that most people don't struggle because sailing is difficult—they struggle because nobody has connected the mechanics of sailing to the way they naturally learn. My background in engineering taught me how to break complex systems into understandable pieces, and that's exactly how I approach sailing instruction. Whether we're working on sail trim, docking, or navigation, I focus on helping students understand what's happening, why it's happening, and how to respond with confidence. I find students learn one-on-one to tailor… more›
My passion is helping sailors build confidence by understanding how and why a boat responds the way it does. I've found that most people don't struggle because sailing is difficult—they struggle because nobody has connected the mechanics of sailing to the way they naturally learn.
My background in engineering taught me how to break complex systems into understandable pieces, and that's exactly how I approach sailing instruction. Whether we're working on sail trim, docking, or navigation, I focus on helping students understand what's happening, why it's happening, and how to respond with confidence.
I find students learn one-on-one to tailor instruction to their goals and learning style. Many sailors begin training with me on Lake Travis before progressing to larger boats and more challenging conditions.
My goal isn't just to teach sailing skills—it's to help create confident who trust their judgment and are ready for their own adventures.
Location notes:
When training in the Austin, Texas area, you'll be learning aboard a well-equipped 27' Pearson monohull, perfect for mastering essential sailing skills in a hands-on environment. This classic sailboat provides a stable and responsive platform, ideal for beginners and experienced sailors alike.
When training in the Austin, Texas area, you'll be learning aboard a well-equipped 27' Pearson monohull, perfect for mastering essential sailing skills in a hands-on environment. This classic sailboat provides a stable and responsive platform, ideal for beginners and experienced sailors alike.
Houston Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
League City, TX, USA
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Houston Sailing is the premier sailing school and yacht charter brokerage in the Gulf Coast.
We believe that learning should be a natural process. Since the advent and acceptance of computer usage in everyday life, it just makes sense to incorporate digital learning with hands-on training. We have done our homework and feel that NauticEd offers the best programs for beginners and experienced sailors alike.
Keys to successful sailing:
1. Be safe
2. Have fun
3. Learn something new
Texas Sailing - SAILING TRAINING
Austin, TX, USA
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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
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