Before Your First Sailing Lesson
What to wear, what happens on the water, and the boat parts and commands worth knowing before you step on a dinghy.
Read guideSo you wanna be a captain... but you have no idea where to start?
We'll help you figure out what that means for you, from understanding what skills you need, getting the right license, and helping you find the right boat for you. Together, we will map out a clear and easy to understand plan to get there.
Guides for getting started
Plain-language answers to the things every beginner runs into, written for people who have never set foot on a boat.
Coming soonLicenses
Licenses & Certifications Explained
SBF, SKS, RYA, IYT, ICC. What each one lets you do, where it is valid, and the order that actually makes sense.
Coming soonBoats & money
Buy or Charter First?
When it makes sense to charter, when to buy, and how to avoid an expensive mistake early on.
Coming soonBoats & money
What It Really Costs to Own a Boat
The honest running costs beyond the purchase price: berth, maintenance, insurance, and the things no one warns you about.
Coming soonSkills
The Knots Actually Worth Learning
A short list of knots you will use constantly, and how to remember them.