sailing lessons in mexico

become a sailor!

Don't put off that dream any longer -- learn to sail in the most beautiful sea on earth. From NauticEd sailing courses where you can earn internationally-recognized certifications, to tailor-made-for-you lessons on our yacht or yours, our goal is simply to lift the veil on sailing and cruising and show you that sailing prowess is within your reach!

We've created a brand new website to house all of our sailing courses, learn-to-sail vacations, and private lessons. Please visit us at learntosailmexico.com to learn more about how we can get you confident on the water!

Discover Sailing

Does sailing capture your imagination? Do you wish you could feel the power of the wind drive you forward through steel-blue waves, experiencing that exhilarating feeling of unfettered freedom that comes from steering a course and disappearing into the horizon?

Join us for 4 hours of fun, freedom and learning in a friendly atmosphere. Take the helm, ask questions, try tacking and jibing and maybe even try a heave-to. This is a great way to find out if sailing is for you!

Discover your sailing dream. Maybe even your life's dream.
single or group (1-4 people)

$400

You may use this for yourself or add up to 3 additional parties of your choice. This is a good way to sail with friends and get a discount at the same time.

Private Lessons on your boat

Looking to design your own curriculum? Get acquainted with your own personal yacht? Then a private lesson is for you!

We bring our own Basic Learn to Sail course material, but with the idea that you are the captain of your own learning -- spend less time on things you know and more time on those areas you want to improve.

In addition to sailing, we'll go over safety inspections for your yacht: rigging, lines, and more.

Spend 4 hours with us building confidence in yourself, confidence in your equipment, and confidence in your training.
Single or group (1-4 people)

$250

You may use this for yourself or add up to 3 additional parties of your choice.

Become a cruiser-sailor

what we offer

Our courses are designed with beginners in mind to teach fundamental boat handling skills in all but the most challenging conditions.

Our instruction focuses on the “cruising” style of sailing: skills and knowledge that will allow you to explore the seas for extended periods of time.

Basic Keelboat

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day in light to moderate winds (up to 15 knots) and sea conditions.

Gain knowledge of basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat.
Individual

$480

2 people

$800

$400 per person (savings of $160)

Basic Coastal Cruising

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions.

Gain knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety, and seamanship.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising.
Individual

$480

2 people

$800

$400 per person (savings of $160)

Bareboat Cruising

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat by day upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.

Gain knowledge of provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, anchoring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising.
Individual

$520

2 people

$880

$440 per person (savings of $160)

Basic Keelboat + Coastal Cruising

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day in light to moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions.

This course format is 5 days of local sailing, 6 hours a day.

Gain knowledge of basic and cruising sailing terminology, parts and functions, basic boat systems, helm commands, auxiliary engine operation, basic sail trim, points of sail, docking, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards, anchoring, and weather interpretation.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat and ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising.
Individual

$1200

2 people

$1840

$920 per person (savings of $560)

Basic Coastal + Bareboat Cruising

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged keelboat by day in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions upon inland or coastal waters.

This course format is 5 days of local sailing, 6 hours a day.

Gain knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, provisioning and galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance, docking procedures, intermediate-advanced sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, anchoring, dinghy/tender operation, weather interpretation, safety, emergency operations, and seamanship.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising and ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising.
Individual

$1200

2 people

$1840

$920 per person (savings of $560)

Bareboat Cruising advanced

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in all wind and sea conditions.

This course format is 3 days (6 hours each day) of local sailing, with a 2-day/1-night liveaboard component.

Gain advanced knowledge in preparation of becoming a skipper or crew, including: provisioning, galley operations, boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, routine maintenance procedures, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation including basic chart plotting and GPS operation, anchoring, docking, health & safety, emergency operations, weather interpretation, and dinghy/tender operation.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising and ASA 106 -Advanced Coastal Cruising.
Individual

$1400

2 people

$2480

$1240 per person (savings of $320)

all-days combo

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat by day upon inland or coastal waters in all wind and sea conditions. You'll engage in 7 days of local (day) sailing - no overnighters.

This course is a powerful combination (combo) course from basic keelboat to coastal and bareboat cruising training. You will go from rookie to seasoned, with the skills, knowledge and confidence to crew or skipper on moderate-sized cruising sailboats.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat, ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising, and ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising.
Individual

$1600

2 people

$2640

$1320 per person (savings of $560)

1-night combo

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in all wind and sea conditions. You'll engage in 5 days of local (day) sailing, with a 2-day/1-night liveaboard component.

This course is a powerful combination (combo) course from basic keelboat to coastal and bareboat cruising training. You will go from rookie to seasoned, with the skills, knowledge and confidence to crew or skipper on moderate-sized cruising sailboats.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat, ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising, and ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising.
Individual

$1840

2 people

$2960

$1480 per person (savings of $720)

2-night combo

Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered keelboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland or coastal waters in all wind and sea conditions. You'll engage in 4 days of local (day) sailing, with a 3-day/2-night liveaboard component.

This course is a powerful combination (combo) course from basic keelboat to coastal and bareboat cruising training. You will go from rookie to seasoned, with the skills, knowledge and confidence to crew or skipper on moderate-sized cruising sailboats.

This course is based on the teaching standards of ASA 101 - Basic Keelboat, ASA 103 - Basic Coastal Cruising, and ASA 104 - Bareboat Cruising.
Individual

$2160

2 people

$3200

$1600 per person (savings of $1120)

How can i prepare for my course?

Our courses are designed for everyone, so if you arrive to your course knowing absolutely nothing, you'll be in good hands.

However, if you're the type to prepare (and we recommend you do), there are innumerable amounts of free materials and videos online to guide the beginner sailor.

The American Sailing Association has a free Online Sailing Course entitled “Your First Sail”. In this fun and interactive course you will learn sailboat basics, including sailing terminology, commands used at the helm, and how the sails move the boat forward.

What will I need to know for Basic Keelboat?

This course will include 2.5 days of instruction (6 hours for the first two days, and 4 hours on the 3rd day). This format assists learning by providing lots of repetition and time to practice skills multiple times, while not overwhelming students with too much in one go. With small class sizes (max 2 students), you will have plenty of opportunity to sail as the helmsman and then crew.
As each day is quite full, we encourage students to bring the following with them for their course:

  • snacks / lunch
  • sunscreen
  • a comfortable sunhat
  • deck or tennis shoes (white, non-marking soles)
  • sailing/bike gloves (optional)

What will i need to know for basic coastal cruising?

Same as Basic Keelboat, this course will include 2.5 days of instruction (6 hours for the first two days, and 4 hours on the 3rd day). This format assists learning by providing lots of repetition and time to practice skills multiple times, while not overwhelming students with too much in one go. With small class sizes (max 2 students), you will have plenty of opportunity to sail as the helmsman and then crew.
As each day is quite full, we encourage students to bring the following with them for their course:

  • snacks / lunch
  • sunscreen
  • a comfortable sunhat
  • deck or tennis shoes (white, non-marking soles)
  • sailing/bike gloves (optional)

In this course, it is assumed that you have some experience sailing already, including basic skills in tacking and jibing, as this course focuses on more advanced skills such as man overboard, anchoring, reefing and heaving-to.

What will i need to know for bareboat cruising?

Same as Basic Coastal Cruising, this course will include 2.5 days of instruction (6 hours for the first two days, and 4 hours on the 3rd day). This format assists learning by providing lots of repetition and time to practice skills multiple times, while not overwhelming students with too much in one go. With small class sizes (max 2 students), you will have plenty of opportunity to sail as the helmsman and then crew.
As each day is quite full, we encourage students to bring the following with them for their course:

  • snacks / lunch
  • sunscreen
  • a comfortable sunhat
  • deck or tennis shoes (white, non-marking soles)
  • sailing/bike gloves (optional)

In this advanced course, it is assumed that you have a working familiarity with sailing basics and some cruising experience (such as anchoring, reefing, and heaving-to). In this course, the focus will be on more long-distance crusing skills such as navigation and weather-window planning, provisioning, and basic maintenance checks.

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