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Sailboat on Water - U.S. Sailing and NauticEd certified sailing school located in Massachusetts

LEARN TO SAIL
BASIC SAILING

Sailboat on Dock - U.S. Sailing and NauticEd certified sailing school located in Massachusetts

BASIC SAILING FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

WITH CERTIFICATION (OPTIONAL)

LEARN TO SAIL ON SALEM SOUND!

Open to adults and teens, this is a comprehensive basic sailing course that includes three days on the water with an optional online-based instruction of sailing theory.  In addition, students will have the option of receiving a US Coast Guard-backed certification.  Your sailing class will be based out of the West Shore in Marblehead with easy access to the beautiful Salem Sound!​

 

Whether you have never sailed before, or sailed quite a bit and feel you could use more instruction, this extensive curriculum provides a strong foundation for wherever your sailing dreams may take you.

  • Sailing Terminology

  • Sailing Theory – How a boat sails

  • Basic Boathandling 

  • Basic Sail Trim

  • Rules of the Road

  • Basic Navigation Rules

  • Essential Sailing Knots

  • Preparation and Safety

  • Mooring/Anchoring Maneuvers

  • Crew Overboard Drill (Don't worry, no one goes in the water)

Learn To Sail Adult Students - Boston Area

Instructors are fully licensed and insured to operate as sailing charter and school. Read other qualifications here.

U.S. Sailing and NauticEd certified sailing school located in Massachusetts

Gain your Basic Keelboat Certification in one weekend! Your weekend class will include a written test and practical assessment.

WHY CHOOSE THIS OPTION?

Gaining certification will enhance your competence and will provide you with a roadmap to achieve your sailing goals.

$50 ADDITIONAL COST PER PERSON

PRIVATE LESSONS

​Get maximum attention with private lessons aboard any of our three vessels. We'll cover tacking, gybing, rules of the road, sail trim, safety and much more!

We will customize the training just for you. 

 

Inquire for Pricing - 2 Hour Minimum for private instruction 

 

OPTIONAL ONLINE LEARNING

Sail Satori’s on-the-water sailing courses, when combined with NauticEd's ranking and licensure program is a powerful combination that will ensure you gain the sailing skills to make your dreams come true!

NauticEd Logo - Satori Sailing - Sailing School and Private Charters in Marblehead - Boston Area
INTRODUCTION TO SAILING COURSE
Intro To Sailing - Proper Sail Trim - Nauticed Boston Area

Begin your Learn To Sail training now!

 

A great preparation to your Basic Keelboat Sailing class with Satori Sailing is the Nauticed Introduction to Sailing Course with our partner Nauticed.

Certified Course - U.S. Sailing and NauticEd certified sailing school located in Massachusetts
WHY NAUTICED?

  • Enhance your learning and competence with comprehensive online lessons

  • Verify your competence with USCG approved certifications

  • Gain an international sailing license to charter your own boat anywhere in the world

  • Whatever you sailing dreams, this curriculum can get you there

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