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Blue Water Sailing School

Blue Water Sailing School is an American Sailing Association certified sailing school, offering courses in Florida, the Virgin Islands, St Maarten and New England.

Blue Water Sailing School is an American Sailing Association certified sailing school with lessons for sailors at every experience level. Our week-long, live-aboard cruising and sailing courses give dedicated students the experience and confidence to achieve their dreams of nautical adventure. We’re based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and have additional locations in Rhode Island, the Virgin Islands, and St Maarten .

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We offer basic, intermediate and advanced courses in sailing and navigation. 

Course A:  Bareboat Skipper  

Course A+ Cat: Bareboat Catamaran Skipper  

Course N:  Coastal Navigation  

Course C:  Advanced Coastal Skipper  

Course C+ Cat: Advanced Catamaran Skipper  

Course D:  Celestial Navigation  

Course O: Offshore Passagemaking

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Fort Lauderdale, FL    

United States, 33304    

Phone:  954-763-8464    

Email:   [email protected]     

Website:   bwss.com      

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We actually went somewhere (Key Largo), rather than returning to the dock each evening. The course was made to be an adventure, as well as simply instructional. The weather was “made to order” — sun and gentle breeze Saturday through Wednesday, then Force 8 for our ‘foul weather instruction’ on Thursday.

I thought it was an excellent, challenging course. It definitely wasn’t a “cruise.” The instructor expected a lot from the students. I like that.

I have nothing but the utmost praise for your entire operation and the quality of the instruction that I received. Al Hatch is a consummate instructor and brings to this activity a love and a passion that is genuine and expansive. I hope to be able to return to Blue Water to experience some of the higher-level courses of instruction, and I certainly would have no trouble at all recommending your company to anyone.

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Catalina Complete Sailing Course

(ASA 101, 103, 104, 114) This full week class includes everything from Basic Keelboat to Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114), giving the new sailor the education they need to begin exploring under sail, or the experienced sailor lacking credentials the gateway to chartering. Students will start out with a 2 day Basic Keelboat Class (ASA 101) on a monohull sailboat in San Diego Bay. The following 5 days are aboard a large catamaran that will head north to Catalina Island with stops at other harbors during the trip. In these 5 fun-filled days you will complete Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter and Cruising Catamaran Classes. This educational adventure will prepare you to pursue your sailing dreams.

Class Length 7 Days Students 4 Prerequisites None Location(s) San Diego, Catalina Island, ocean, ports and anchorages between

Covers ASA 101-114 Certifications

After course completion: Able to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30 to 45 feet in length during a multi-day liveaboard cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of catamaran structure, components and features, performance under sail and power, boat systems, seamanship and safety, heavy weather operation, and emergency response.

Check out this video of the 5 day portion of the class that takes place on catamarans to and from Catalina, to give you a feel for the experience:

This same class is also available at our Sea of Cortez location »

Price: $4,400/person

Including all taxes and fees* Including food/provisions

Save $200/person for shared cabin (double occupancy).

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Pull together a friend or two (or three!) and we can schedule a private class nearly any time at your convenience. Contact Us »

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In order to provide the best experience for our students, we limit our class size to four students with a minimum of three students . If we have less than three students, we will need to reschedule your class. We offer non-participants the opportunity to share a cabin and enjoy the adventure with our students for half price. We also offer the opportunity for our students to book the whole boat with family and friends for a private class.

COME PREPARED

It is required that you purchase and review the course materials prior to the start of your class. This will greatly enhance your experience and confidence once you are onboard the boats. You will be expected to complete a written exam in addition to the onboard skills test while onboard. It is highly recommended you complete the practice tests in the course materials to best prepare you for the journey ahead.

You can purchase the ASA Course Materials here: https://asa.com/textbooks/

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, and tuition will be paid in full prior to the beginning of class . WCM will charge the balance to the credit card on file 30 days prior to the first day of your scheduled class, or you can pay the balance online.

Detailed Payment/Cancellation Policy Here »

If you book online, a 6% fee will be added by the third-party provider of this reservation service. This fee is not collected by WCM, and in most cases is non-refundable. Prices are subject to change without notice.

BECAUSE STUFF HAPPENS

Please understand that your change/rescheduling affects all other enrolled students, some of whom may have already purchased airfare, hotel accommodations, and taken time off work to attend this class. Your changes also affect your instructor’s schedule, as well as boat scheduling, having made the boat unavailable for charter during the scheduled class time.

If you must reschedule, you can request alternate dates up to 60 days before the start of your scheduled class. There are no refunds offered if you cancel within 60 days of your class. However, you may reschedule your class booking with a 20% rescheduling fee, allowing you to book another date up to one year from your original class start date.

Detailed WCM Cancellation Policy [PDF] »

BEST WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY… BUT

While San Diego enjoys some of the fairest and most consistently good weather in the USA, we will on rare occasions have to postpone a class due to inclement weather. This decision is made at the discretion of the sailing instructor and management of WCM Sailing School. If a decision to postpone a class is made, it is done so with the safety and comfort of of our clients in mind. If foul weather is forecast we urge you to contact us for an update.

EXPERIENCE LIVEABOARD LIFE: AIRBNB ON THE WATER

Any overnight multi-day class includes overnights onboard our beautifully maintained and charter-ready catamarans. We provide bedding, linens, galley supplies, and provisions so all you have to bring is your duffel!

ENJOY OUR LOCATION

Our ASA Students have exclusive access to the beautiful amenities at Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina, including gated parking, free wifi, pool and hot tub, gym facilities and showers, all easy walking distance to a number of great restaurants and nightlife spots.

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Catamaran Sailing RYA Cruising Classes. Transfer your sailing skills to a Catamaran!  We now offer our RYA courses also on Catamarans to expand your horizons and allow you to experience sailing on board a different breed of vessel.

Why a catamaran .

• SPACIOUS – a bigger living space and home comfort
• STABLE   – healing angle is minimal
• HANDLING – two engines, “Split the sticks” manoeuvring and docking made easy

Catamarans can be great charter options as they are very family and group friendly, with plenty of room to congregate and share meals after a good day of sailing along the coast of Antigua or up to the beautiful island of Barbuda. 

We offer our standard RYA Competent Crew , RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper onboard, as well as a special Transition to Catamarans week so that you can both deepen your skippering skills and widen your options when chartering or sailing your own boat.

During your time on board, we will explore the differences between monohull and catamaran sailing such as tacking angles and docking practices , as well as covering the full RYA syllabus for your course.  Overboard crew recovery, downwind sailing, safety, and navigation will be addressed (just to name a few) while also making sure we take time to stop for a swim break along one of our beautiful beaches.

You will be learning on a comfortable cruising catamaran with three or four ensuite cabins, showers and heads, fully equipped galley, a saloon, and a spacious area on deck.

RYA Competent Crew Course  

The RYA Competent Crew Catamaran Training course is ideal for beginners. It’s the ideal course for those who want to participate as crew, learning the ropes and basic skills to help run a Catamaran.

RYA Day Skipper Course

The RYA Day Skipper certificate is the minimum accepted certificate by most authorities worldwide to charter a yacht or Catamaran. To get the RYA Day Skipper Certificate you need to complete the practical course and pass the assessment of RYA Day Skipper Theory . At our school, we require proof of completion of the Day Skipper Theory course before enrolling in the practical course. We recommend completing the RYA Day Skipper Theory course online (the most convenient option) or in the classroom beforehand.

Holders of an RYA Day Skipper certificate can apply to the RYA for an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) which is an internationally recognized qualification.

 RYA Coastal Skipper Course

The RYA Coastal Skipper Certification enables sailors to sail Catamarans on coastal passages, both during the day and at night . It requires a higher level of competence and decision-making abilities, as sailors may encounter more challenging weather conditions and navigate unfamiliar waters, and to other islands including custom procedures.

To get the RYA Coastal Skipper Certificate you need to complete the practical course and pass the assessment of RYA Coastal Skipper Theory / Yachtmaster Offshore . At our school, we require proof of completion of the theory course before enrolling in the practical course. We recommend completing the course online (the most convenient option) or in the classroom beforehand.

Transition course for Certified Day/Coastal Skippers to sail Catamarans

A bespoke course designed to enable a certified monohull Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper to make the cross over to Catamaran sailing. The emphasis is developing practical boat handling skills for sail and power required onboard a Catamaran as opposed to a monohull.

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RYA Day Skipper Online Course | Get your ICC

Official rya day skipper knowledge & theory course.

The RYA Day Skipper Online Course prepares sailors to confidently skipper small yachts (28ft and greater) in coastal waters and qualify for the ICC License. Covering navigation, pilotage, collision avoidance, rules of the road, weather forecasting, and passage planning, this comprehensive course is a prerequisite for the RYA Day Skipper certificate and ICC License. Practical training with an authorized RYA school is required for certification. Alternatively, sailors can obtain the globally accepted SLC. By course completion, participants will possess the knowledge and confidence to navigate coastal waters and handle various sailing scenarios.

Estimated Time: 40 hours Price: $294 + support materials (approx. $95 in the US and CAN)

If you want to get an International Sailing License, particularly for the Mediterranean, you have two best options: the ICC or the SLC.  This course is the Official RYA Day Skipper Course. You will gain the ICC after passing this course AS WELL AS you must pass a 5-day practical training and assessment on-the-water training at an official RYA School. Just FYI - In North America, there are a limited number of RYA Schools. But many worldwide.

Your second option for an International Sailing License is the NauticEd SLC where there are many more training and assessment centers in North America (and a few worldwide). See below for the SLC options.

This RYA Day Skipper Course

Sign up today and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently skipper a sailboat (28 feet or 8.5 meters, and greater) in coastal waters. This comprehensive course covers topics such as navigation, pilotage, collision avoidance, rules of the road, weather forecasting, and passage planning.

By the end of the course, you will have gained the knowledge and confidence necessary to skipper a vessel and handle a variety of situations that may arise at sea. Don't hesitate to start your journey toward becoming a competent and safe skipper. Embark on this official RYA Day Skipper Course online and fulfill the knowledge requirements for obtaining your ICC License and RYA Day Skipper Certificate.

The exam is an open-book exam and is graded by a real human usually in 1-2 days. It covers general knowledge questions as well as chart plotting and tides. If you don't pass the first time, you can take the exam again.

Once you have gained the RYA Day Skipper Certificate you are eligible for an ICC which is gained through the RYA in the U.K.  (instructions for obtaining the ICC after passing this course are included in this course). Alternatively, consider the NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials) and Bareboat Charter Master bundle. The SLC is an equally accepted Sailing License globally and has more assessment schools throughout North America as well as some internationally - see the NauticEd Sailing Schools page.

The RYA Day Skipper Online Course Modules

• Weather and Sea Conditions
• Electrical Systems
• Auxiliary Power
• Rigging: Standing and Running
• Rules of the Nautical Road
• Slip Departure and Return
• Communications
• Tides and Currents
• Passage Planning
• Anchoring and Mooring
• Coping with Emergencies

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The RYA Day Skipper Online Course

• The Official RYA Day Skipper knowledge course for the ICC and Day Skipper Certifications
• Approved by the RYA to meet the RYA Day Skipper requirements for theory knowledge and testing
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• You will be assigned an RYA Instructor to personally grade your test once submitted
• You will need the support materials - RYA Charts, RYA Almanac, Portland Plotter, and Dividers. These are available on Amazon in the USA and Canada. In other locations, you will be mailed the support materials.
• Start, stop, and continue when you want
• Unlimited time to complete
• Milestone review questions and answers
• Take as long as you need to complete the open book Final Exam. Return whenever you need.

NauticEd is an approved RYA Training Center for the recreational RYA Day Skipper theory course.

This course has been approved and endorsed by the RYA as the RYA Day Skipper theory course and is a prerequisite to the practical RYA Day Skipper on-the-water training. Pass this course here online and the practical training at any RYA training center and you will receive the RYA Day Skipper Certificate - SAIL (recreational). This makes you automatically eligible to be awarded the ICC - International Certificate of Competence.

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Student Reviews

Excellent course and very thorough. I had one issue with something technical and Grant responded right away to offer assistance. Couldn't recommend more!

The animations were useful to help understand the subjects.

The interactive content was great. Also the animations helped a lot with learning the concepts. I also liked the additional useful information given above the course content. Especially some of the external links. The value for money was good as well.

Wealth of additional information to consider as you begin to set up your boat for cruising.

This is a very thorough preparation for the RYA Day Skipper Theory test. There are so many, excellent practice questions and exercises throughout the course, that I couldn't help but ask myself "is that all?" upon reaching the end of the final exam. The RYA material itself is excellent and the NauticEd material online summarizes and supplements the key points very well.

kept the nose to the grindstone had to get money out of the deal

The content was comprehensive with clear examples and animations making it easy to understand. The end of module questions really helped consolidate what I had learned. I loved being able to take the course at my own pace, fitting my learning around other commitments. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to gain a good knowledge base that can be used whenever you go out sailing.

RYA courses are far superior to anything this side of the pond. NauticEd Ed presents the material well and the proctored remote exams are superb. You need this qualification along with the practical RYA Day Skipper to sail in many European Countries. Don’t go to Greece without it.

covers the material very well and in depth provides practical advice for real-life situations the structure and feel of the course is consistent with the RYA exam - I felt very well prepared for the exam

Excerpt from the course

The following is an excerpt from this course

RYA Day Skipper Course: Tides and Current

... So what are the tide heights at times other than at high and at low? You can not assume a linear progression. It more acts like a sine curve. To calculate the tide height at any time you use a tide curve specific for that location.

... The following animation shows how to predict the tidal height using a tide chart.

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RYA Day Skipper Catamaran Program

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The course provided by Pacific Sailing School Located at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

NEW - Catamaran Experience

Rya day skipper catamaran, partnered with multihull central.

Suits those preparing to skipper their cruising catamaran.

Listed here are the steps from beginner to RYA Day Skipper. You can enter at any level, our sailing advisors are here to advise where to start depending on your knowledge level and experience.

Designed to teach you to be the “Skipper” or take charge and combines both theoretical and on-water education. The skipper is responsible for the safety of the yacht and all crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, victualling (making meal plans for a passage), engine maintenance, sail selection and vessel handling, passage planning, watchkeeping, navigation, and pilotage. You will be assessed as to your theory, sailing, and seamanship skills.

This Program includes the following courses:

• $2,460 on Seawind 1170 or 1260 Catamaran
• $390 includes kit – express posted overnight
• ‘On-Line’ $750 includes kit – express posted overnight
• OR eLearning and Virtual sessions $1,395 with a RYA Yacht Master Instructor (40 hours and 4 virtual evenings)
• OR Complete Skipper $1,645 is a package of the Online VHF Radio Course, Online Skipper Course, and the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Online Course.
• Add $150 AS registration, Insurance, Logbook, and certificates.
• 5% discount when booked as a program an additional 5% with  2 or more persons
• Single supplement for private cabin POA

ICC Assessment

On successful completion of the RYA Day Skipper practical, you will be able to apply for the ICC International Certificate of Competence. Cost: UK 50 pounds and you will be able to Skipper/Charter vessels worldwide

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For a while, I had been keen to do some sailing, but my wife Janice had shown little enthusiasm. I researched the idea and decided catamaran sailing would most likely appeal to her.

I found Pacific Sailing School offered a Competent Crew course on a Catamaran out of Sydney. Janice agreed to participate in this five-day and four-night course to see if she would ever be interested in sailing with me ( she’d had almost no experience of sailing). We set sail onboard a Seawind 1160 Catamaran with 3 other student sailors and our instructor Brett Hodder.

We loved it and Janice was hooked on sailing. Our instructor was a patient teacher with a wonderful sense of humor. It was a fun time but Brett was always teaching. He included each person being mindful of their particular experience and skill level. He was patient and confident while students attempted new skills/maneuvers. Life onboard the Seawind 1160 was a fun time. While there was plenty of room on board for the six of us, we could see the boat could easily be managed by a couple.

The highlight for Janice was night sailing into Sydney Harbour identifying different lights /markers while the student Day Skippers navigated the way in. We intend soon to do the Pacific Sailing Schools Day Skipper Course with Brett on the Seawind 1260 and feel confident we’ll then be ready to pursue my( now our) sailing dream.

We highly recommend this course. Adrian and Janice Mulligan

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10 days live aboard course on power or sailing yacht. The key objective of the course is to teach candidates to become a recreational sailing yacht skipper and be able to charter and handle big cruising yachts on their own.

Ideal for those who already have little sailing experience and would like to learn coastal navigation.

• navigation at sea
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• practice at sea 200nm
• Skipper on a yacht up to 78ft. / 24m
• 20 miles offshore in day time
• in moderate weather conditions

5-day sailing course on board of a cruising yacht. The main objective of the course is to teach basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, basic sail trim, helm commands, seamanship and safety.

Ideal for candidates with little to no previous sailing experience who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht.

• no special requirements
• Crew on a yacht up to 78ft. / 24m
• in sight of land and in fair weather
• only with professional skipper

Choose your sailing program. Where to start?

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Mandatory shore-based course for navigation and collision regulations at sea

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Take additional shore-based courses prior to practice at sea

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Live-aboard course in tidal waters

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We give you the knowledge and experience to be confident and safe on all your sailing adventures – whether you charter a boat from a local harbor, go on an exotic sailing vacation, or even buy your own boat.

Once you have achieved certification, practice, practice, practice! How your sailing ability will be evaluated depends on many things; when, where, and to what level you become ASA certified, and how much you have sailed since your certification. However, being ASA certified will be yours for life as a testament to your ability and commitment from the day your ASA instructor signs your Logbook.

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Listed below are the summaries of all ASA’s Certifications. The detailed standards, including pre-requisites, for each certification may be found by clicking the title, they are also published in the ASA Official International Certification Logbook .

Each certification requires participants to fully satisfy both knowledge and skills standards, which will be verified through a written exam and an on-the-water practical exam. The standards are intended to be a minimum  set of requirements.  ASA affiliate sailing schools and instructors may choose to include additional requirements if they wish to emphasize knowledge or skills appropriate to local waters, conditions or practice vessels.

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RYA Day Skipper

RYA Day Skipper courses can be taken in either sail or motor yachts and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

This is very much a hands-on course with little time to teach navigation or other theoretical subjects. It is therefore recommended that you take the RYA Day Skipper shorebased course prior to your practical course so you can put those skills into practice on the water. If you need a Day Skipper certificate in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the to MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed. You can then work on commercial vessels up to 24m in length, operating in category 5 and 6 waters - that is up to 20 miles from a nominated departure point in fine weather and daylight. Please note: If you will be working in category 5 waters, you will need to hold both the shorebased and practical Day Skipper certificates, and get them commercially endorsed. If you hold a non-tidal Day Skipper certificate and want to work in category 6 waters, you will also need to hold the Day Skipper shorebased certificate. Our section 'Where you can work with RYA qualifications'  has further information on the categorisation of waters.

  If you hold a non-tidal Day Skipper certificate, you may convert to a tidal certificate by completing a conversion course of approximately two days (possibly more for those inexperienced in tidal waters).

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Sailing schools and courses (ISSA, RYA, IYT) in Russia

The possibilities for yachting in russia are unlimited, since this is a country with a long maritime history. you just need to choose where you want to sail. small and big lakes, full-flowing rivers, warm and cold seas — all this is available to those who want to try sailing in this country..

Practical yachting

You will be able to master the skills of sailing; learn to feel the boat, approach and leave the pier, learn about the safety measures on the water and much more.

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International Bareboat Skipper (IYT) Course

Having received the International Bareboat Skipper Certificate, you can independently charter a yacht on a charter and operate it in the waters of any country.

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ISSA Offshore Skipper course

The certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.

IYT International Crew course

This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht. It includes Introduction to Boating for power and sail yachts.

IYT Introductory Sailing Skills course

This course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard.

IYT Try Sailing Course

It’s a fun hands-on course to enjoy being on the water while learning basic sailing skills.

Yacht management training in the Moscow region

In three hours of training, you will learn the basic techniques of managing a yacht, learn some of the specifics of working with a yacht, a helm, sails.

RYA Coastal Skipper course

Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.

RYA Competent Crew course

This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

RYA Day Skipper course

A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.

RYA Start Yachting course

A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.