Sail the Outer Banks (formerly Outer Banks Sailing Academy) offers professional sailing instruction operating under the standards of the American Sailing Association. They offer lessons in Kill Devil Hills. The Academy presents an array of classes including a youth sailing program, a teen program utilizing the Olympic Class 420s, and adult programs for sailors of all levels. The courses are designed to lend confidence, are unrushed and carefully spread over three or four days.
Students learn about the basic keel boat, basic coastal cruising, and coastal navigation. Ask about the challenging Bareboat Chartering class!
All instructors are American Sailing Association Certified, which means they are experienced and professional sailors and highly trained instructors.
All of the classes can be booked as private classes and can be fit around your schedule. Classes require a minimum of two people. A full boat for adult classes is 4 students and 1 instructor. The Coastal Navigation Classes require a minimum of 3 students.
Discounts are available. Call for sailing class times and make a date! They schedule hours around the student availability.
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