Best Sailing School Orange Near Me

4worldlovers:
SailTime is a fractional sailing (lease-share) program that allows members to lease a 1/8 fraction of a sailboat from 33 to 45 feet, in Newport Beach, CA. Fractional sailing provides a unique opportunity to lease a sailing yacht of your choice, through a professionally managed partnering program—without the commitments and financial obligations normally associated with yacht ownership.

The SailTime experience is exceptional, in part because of the quality of its Member training. Each SailTime Member has developed strong sailing and boat handling skills and if you don’t feel you have those skills yet, not to worry… we will help you get there! Whether you are new to sailing or just need to brush up your skills, our private sailing classes will give you the knowledge, hands-on instruction and confidence you need to skipper your sailboat safely.

SailTime/PowerTime Newport Beach offers an unrivaled fleet of the newest, cleanest and most modern sailboats/Powerboats in California. We understand that the finest yachts can make all the difference. We take pride in maintaining our vessels to the highest standards and we will guarantee that your family, friends and associates will enjoy them. We have all different sizes of monohulls, catamarans and powerboats so we are sure we can find a perfect fit for you and your needs.

Have you dreamt of owning a boat? Many people have this dream, but with SailTime it can become a reality! You can enjoy ownership of a new, fully loaded sailing yacht or catamaran and get paid for the pleasure. With our yacht ownership program, you can buy a boat with the confidence that revenue from SailTime will offset much of your boat’s expenses. With a worldwide fleet of over 150 boats, you can be rest assured that the program works, providing you peace of mind that your boat will be well cared for by SailTime.

SailTime/PowerTime is an innovative approach to boat access and ownership. SailTime/PowerTime makes it easier, quicker, and more economical for aspiring captains to take the helm of a beautiful, well-equipped sailboat or power boat anywhere in the world.

Interested in SailTime or taking sailing lessons? Get in touch with us!

4worldlovers: “Long Beach is the ideal Southern California sail-training venue. It’s windier, closer to Catalina, and at a better wind angle than any other SoCal harbor. Plus, we have the advantage of miles of open water for training without the congestion of the kayaks, paddle boards, Duffys and party boats. It’s simply the best place to learn.” Marc Hughston, Chief Instructor.


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Sail Training Adventures in the Sea of Cortez, Catalina, and the Channel Islands

Our students are interested in exploring the world of sailing, from day sailing to cruising the world, and everything in between. Some want to be a competent mate for their sailing partner. Some want to take family and friends for day sails. Many want to gain the knowledge and skill to charter a boat for a weekend at Catalina, and others need their SLC Mediterranean Sailing License to charter in the Mediterranean. Some are acquiring their first small sailboat or stepping up to a larger monohull, and still others and prepping for that huge catamaran they want to charter in the Caribbean. And many experienced sailors want to tune their skills in specific areas. In the end, it’s all about gaining the confidence and competence to fulfill your sailing dreams.

“Marc is a squared away sailor who immediately instills a sense of capability and confidence in his clients. One knows that the voyage will be successful. no matter what conditions prevail or what Mother Nature brings. All done with a cheerful, professional demeanor but never a sense of superiority. Would sail with him anywhere anytime as client or crew.”

Many of our students come to us not knowing what they don’t know. When they learn they can voyage to distant shores, anchor in a secluded cove, manage the boat, the crew, and even handle heavy weather, it feels like a little bit of magic is taking place. See our blog on The Best Way to Become a Better Sailor, for a taste of how we can help.

If you want to get somewhere in the world of sailing, even if you’re not sure exactly where that is, see our sailing classes below and find out what the possibilities are. Then contact us for more info. We’re committed to helping you get from where you are to where you want to be.

“I had the pleasure of working with Marc as he was writing his excellent guide to Catalina Island, entitled “Anchoring At Catalina. No Moorings. No Problem.” This consisted of a several day trip around the island in a 30’ sailboat, anchoring and getting photographs at all the sites. I learned more in that weekend than everything else combined.

Subsequent to that trip, we collaborated on a class for the sailing club, and feedback from attendees reinforced my strongly held opinion that Marc has a wealth of practical knowledge from his extensive experience, and he is a master at communicating it. He is an excellent instructor, and truly a pleasure to work with.”