For over 40 years sailors worldwide have chosen Bluewater because we’re not simply about teaching you to drive the boat, but much more about teaching you to "play an instrument." We’re looking for you to build a relationship with the boat and the wind – we call it being "balanced."
That’s why our classes offer you more sailing time. Time on the water makes the training real and ultimately makes you a safe and more confident sailor.
After teaching thousands of students, we know not to rush the learning process. It takes time to learn to sail. It takes time to feel safe and relax with your new skills. But over time, once you know how, the results are fantastic.
After you complete our classes, you’ll immediately want to sail with other people to further build your skills and confidence. Our fleet of boats reserved for students only makes that easy!
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90% of your training at Bluewater is on-the-water. You'll build confidence there, step by step.
Welcome to Bluewater Sailing! If you love being outdoors, exploring new places, hiking or bike rides, encountering wild life, or just love relaxing with friends, sailing is for you. For over 40 years we’ve helped students discover the magic of sailing, and witnessed lives transformed in the process. We’re thrilled you’re here!
When you start out learning to sail it may be a challenge to define how long it should take to progress from the beginning to being comfortable sailing a big boat. And it can be even more difficult to discern when different schools offer different timelines – some extremely accelerated. (Like comparing "Apples to Oranges.")
Our view at Bluewater is straightforward, by applying rigorous teaching methodologies honed over decades, and incorporating extensive practice into the curriculum, you’ll have unique opportunities to learn good habits, you’ll develop a more rewarding relationship with the sport, and you’ll be prepared to rent a boat anywhere in the world, or own a boat, or race, or just relax with friends. Our program is designed to help you accomplish much more with what you learn – to get you where you want to go.
Once you’ve experienced the beauty of the open ocean, and you can be yourself on the water, you’ll know that you’re ready for the next level of courses. We’ll teach you in increments that allow you to learn at your own pace. Each session will be more valuable than the last because as you progress you’ll see through new eyes, you’ll be more prepared. You’ll be more in love with sailing. "Sailing changed my life," is what we hear from our students.
Based on this approach, our students receive a bigger reward for their time, effort, and investment. Essentially, it is during the practice after each class where you learn to sail and achieve your goals. You’ll be sailing more often, you’ll be a better sailor, you’ll be more confident on the water, and you’ll have more fun. The course is just the beginning.
Done right, you’ll have life long memories from your time on the water and you’ll find something new about yourself being a sailor. See you out there.