Let's Set Sail!
Have you ever stood on the shore, watched a sailboat catch the wind, and wondered what it would feel like to be the one holding the lines? At Windworks Sailing, we don’t just want you to watch the horizon—we want to give you the skills to reach it.
The Adventure Starts with Expertise
Sailing is the ultimate freedom, but true adventure requires confidence. That is why our US Sailing Basic Keelboat 1, 2, and 3 series is built differently. As a school sanctioned by US Sailing—the nation’s oldest and most prestigious sailing organization—we uphold a standard of excellence that is recognized in every harbor in the country. Learn from passionate instructors who live for the sea and love sharing the "spark" of sailing with everyone from total beginners to seasoned explorers.
Why Choose the Windworks Journey? It Starts with A Pathway to Sailing Excellence!
- Unrivaled Water Time: Basic Keelboat 1-3 requires 22 full hours of hands-on instruction. We provide more time on the water than any other school because mastery takes practice.
- Basic Cruising/Bareboat Cruising: Step up to larger vessels. Learn systems, safety, and the art of the cruise.
- Coastal Navigation: Go beyond what you can see. Master the charts, the currents, and the mathematics of the sea.
- Performance Sailing: Refine your trim. Understand the physics of speed. Chase the perfect gust.
- Coastal Passage Making: The open ocean is your classroom. Multi-day voyages where you are the master of your destiny.
- International Certification: Earn your US Sailing international certification to be qualified to charter boats worldwide.
Elevate Your Skills with US Sailing Certifications
The US Sailing Certification System offers well-defined pathways for both sailors and powerboaters. Whether your goal is to explore distant destinations or navigate local waters, we are dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve your ambitions. As the National Governing Body for Sailing, US Sailing accredits only the top sailing schools in the country, including Windworks Sailing & Powerboating Club.
Basic Keelboat
(US Sailing Accredited)
This entry-level course will teach you to responsibly skipper and crew a simple day sailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions.
Basic Cruising
(US Sailing Accredited)
For Basic Keelboat graduates, learn to skipper and crew an auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours, within sight of land, and in moderate wind and sea conditions.
Bareboat Cruising
(US Sailing Accredited)
For Basic Cruising graduates, learn to skipper and crew an inboard auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat overnight, within sight of land, and bring it safely to anchor during daylight hours.
5-Day Cruising to Bareboat
(US Sailing Accredited)
Cruising to Bareboat combines Basic Cruising, Bareboat Cruising, and Navigation and Piloting into a fun-filled 5-day cruise-and-learn adventure.
Introduction to Sailing
This three-hour introductory course offers a safe and simple overview of the fundamentals of sailing. Never sailed before? Not a problem! We give you 30 min explanation of the theory and two hours of sailing with an instructor. Take the tiller and harness the wind!