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!
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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..
Sail Further with Southwest Sailing
NauticEd Captain Rank Certification
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Boat/Crew Preparation. Safety Equipment. Route Planning. Provisioning. Weather Analysis. Electronic Navigation. Storm Tactics.
Multi-day Voyages. Watch Keeping. Safety at Sea.
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** prerequisite BBCM
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Click HERE to Register for Classes
CALL to apply.
WHAT'S NEXT? SAILING FURTHER! DAYS, NIGHTS and WEEKS aboard!
If you ever plan to venture off shore by more than 20 miles, or overnight, you should invest in the NauticEd Captain Rank bundle or ASA106 Advanced Coastal Cruising courses. Why? Because when you planning on doing serious sailing and need serious preparation for the safety of you and your crew.
ASA106 - Advanced Coastal Cruising
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Skipper and navigate boats up to 50' in any conditions, day or night. Sails & steering, weather prediction using clouds and instruments, maintenance, heavy weather and safety precautions.
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** prerequisite ASA104 & 105
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ASA106 What You'll Learn
CALL to apply.
RACING? YES! RACING!:
Truth be told there may be no faster way to improve your sailing skills than racing round the buoys. Working your way upwind. Tack after tack. Downwind with the spinnaker flying. Over and over and over.
SW Sailing Instructors and team members have participated in THOUSANDS (yes, really) of sailboat races. Join us for the thrill of the race or bring us on-board to raise your game. We're here to help you become better sailors AND be more competitive.
CONTACT US to join come aboard with us on race day or to plan your next race.
LIVING ABOARD, for weeks or months or years, roaming the worlds oceans. This goal is closer than you think. However you take your "Leap of Faith" from land to sea, being prepared to be SAFE must be your first goal.
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The staff at SWsailing can help you chart your course, build your skills to cast off lines and sail off to the islands. Are you ready? Call us to GET READY!