Southwest Sailing: More than sailing lessons. BECOME a Sailor! Your way!
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Q: How does one "become" a sailor? A: One tack at a time.
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Whether you are a new sailor just learning the ropes, or an experienced sailor ready to build greater confidence and competency, SWSailing can help you achieve your goals, your way.
Our customized and flexible instruction approach combined with internationally recognized sailing certification partners allow you to build your skills in a way that fits you and your goals..
Southwest Sailing: More than sailing lessons. BECOME a Sailor! Your way!
​
Q: How does one "become" a sailor? A: One tack at a time.
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Whether you are a new sailor just learning the ropes, or an experienced sailor ready to build greater confidence and competency, SWSailing can help you achieve your goals, your way.
Our customized and flexible instruction approach combined with internationally recognized sailing certification partners allow you to build your skills in a way that fits you and your goals..
Bare Boat Certification with Southwest Sailing
Bare Boat Chartering:
Get the certification you need to Set Sail On Your Own!
Bare Boat Chartering: you, your family, your crew, your destination
with ASA 104 Bare Boat Cruising or NauticEd Bare Boat Charter Master.
NauticEd - Bare Boat Charter Master:
When you present your NauticEd BBCM certification you can be sure you will be authorized to charter a boat. Your skills and experience will be proven, tested, validated.
American Sailing Association:
ASA104 Bare Boat Cruising is one of the most widely recognized Bare Boat certifications in the world.
Docking and Maneuvering Under Power: Build your skills and confidence for handling big boats and catamarans in tight marinas:
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Using Prop-Walk and Prop Wash to your advantage
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Backing into your slip and Mediterranean Mooring
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Boat handling in high winds
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Docking with Spring Lines (springing in and springing out)
Register HERE for Maneuvering Under Power Clinic.​
On-the-water Practical Exams for BBCM/ASA104 are held over 2-3 days in CA (or destination of your choice* ) typically sailing out of Long Beach, Marina del Rey, or San Diego.