Learn to sail. Love to sail.
Bluewater student at the helm of a catamaran in the Kingdom of Tonga
More time on the water than any other school
Discover Sailing
A Quick and Fun Intro to Sailing
New to sailing? Start here!
A one session sailing experience
Learn from professional instructors
Your first step before taking a class
Start Learning to Sail
Begin with Basic Keelboat Sailing
Learn to sail with confidence
Super fun sessions all on the water
Meet other sailors
Get 22′ charter boat privileges
Keep Sailing
Build Confidence on the Water
Basic Coastal Cruising level
Sail and motor on bigger boats
Sail farther offshore
Get 30′ charter boat privileges
Sailing Vacations
Vacation Travel Near and Far
Exotic tropical destinations
Vacation with family and friends
Awesome accommodations
Professional captain as guide
The highest rated instructors in the entire ASA
Our instructors excel at making the process of learning fun. Bluewater’s goal is to increase your confidence on the water with as much hands-on-the-wheel experience as possible. You’ll find that the extra time on the water we provide combined with a fun ASA certified step by step process builds both the “muscle memory” and intellectual knowledge you’ll need to set sail with confidence.
Enjoy an unrushed, easy learn-by-doing process
For over forty years Bluewater Sailing has been committed to delivering educational excellence at every level of sailing instruction. That begins with a staff of instructors that are unique – professional mariners credentialed by the USCG, as well as highly gifted teachers. You’ll find good humor, a supportive environment, and good fun as you build your sailing skills.
Build skills aboard the largest fleet of vessels reserved for students
Bluewater maintains its fleet of coastal cruising sailboats in the second largest man-made marina in the world located in Marina Del Rey, CA. Depending upon the Bluewater course you take, you’ll sail aboard one or a number of different vessels ranging from 22 to 36 feet in length. Bluewater is unique in that we only charter our boats to students. Our goal is to provide you with vessels after you have completed class in order to support your continued education.
Learn from the school that trains and certifies ASA Instructors
Bluewater Sailing takes sailing education to the next level. In addition to offering classes for all levels of sailing training, we also train and certify ASA Instructors. We regularly hold ASA Instructor Qualification Clinics led by our in-house ASA accredited Instructor Evaluator. This level of accreditation benefits you, our students, by providing you with the most modernized and comprehensive program for learning how to sail offered anywhere.
