We are pleased to have you consider Texas Sailing as your source for sailing lessons. Our goal for your course is to encourage and to provide the opportunity to experience the joy of sailing while developing sailing skills and knowledge and all the invaluable traits that come with it. Now is the time to start your sailing lifestyle and we are here to help you fall in love. Texas Sailing has been operating on Lake Travis since 1965 and has the reputation and staying power to give you the peace of mind that we will be here every time you may need us. We offer various levels of sailing instruction in both group and private setting to ensure your comfort and ease of scheduling. We can teach an entire family or only one member. Let us know how we can serve you and we will help you down your path to your sailing future.
Sailing is a fun sport that teaches the all-important values of character, confidence, teamwork, ethics, self respect, situation management, fore-thought, patience, multitasking, fellowship… Teaching a child how to sail offers a lifelong ability that provides both a means for achieving tranquility and for fulfilling a need for excitement as well as is a hobby to share with generations to come.
Choosing a sailing school
US SAILING Certification System
The national governing body of the sport of sailing, US SAILING is a non-profit, volunteer organization originally established in 1898. The tangible proof of your knowledge and skill is US SAILING certification, which is the most respected and valued certification available today, with standards far above any other certification system in the United States. Though certification is not a requirement for driving a sailboat in the U.S. or Caribbean, it is the strongest measure of your abilities and widely respected by sailboat rental and charter companies. Your certification and Logbook are your passport for renting boats near home or chartering in paradise. US Sailing schools offer: *Certified instructors for professional attention to your safety and instruction; *Developed instruction materials to help you gain competency and confidence in your sailing skills; *Certification to prove your achievement and to give you a passport to charter boats locally or worldwide; *Membership to make you a part of the National Governing Body of Sailing; *One-Year subscription to a major sailing magazine and more.
Become a Texas Sailing, US Sailing sailor for your passport to a lifetime of sailing enjoyment.
Texas Sailing uses late model Precision and Beneteau sailboats that are professionally maintained. Our staff is dedicated to your sailing future and committed to providing you with the best in sailing instruction. Instructors are all US Sailing certified and higher level instructors have their USCG License with Sailing Endorsement. If you prefer, you are not required to take the exam at the end of your course. Course costs include all instruction materials with no additional fees.
US Sailing Basic Keelboat
This course is designed to provide the new sailor with a foundation on which to build future sailing skills. A students’ goal is to responsibly skipper and crew a daysailing keelboat in familiar waters with light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The class is taught aboard a 23’ monohull sloop. Among other abilities you will learn parts of the boat, sailing's language, knots, rigging the boat, leaving and returning to the dock, points of sail, safety procedures, sailing a course, maneuvering and securing the boat. Once you complete the course, you’ll be able to confidently sail for relaxing outings or great adventures.
Group instruction consist of two full weekend sessions, scheduled from 10AM to 5PM, Saturday and Sunday, the first two weekends of each month. Save money by enrolling together with friends or family!
Private instruction is taught in four days of private instruction, custom scheduled to meet the student's needs.
Group Instruction: $1195 for 1 person, 2 for $1695, 3 for $2195
Private Instruction: $1695 for 1 person, 2 for $2195, 3 for $2695.
US Sailing Basic Cruising
A student’s goal is to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions. Building on the skills and experiences learned in Basic Keelboat, you are now ready to advance to larger cruising sailboats which includes larger hull sizes 32 - 37', sloop-rigged cruising keelboats with inboard auxiliary power and have more comfortable accommodations and more complex systems. You will advance your skill level in sail trim, reefing, crew coordination, boat systems, chart reading, tides and currents, anchoring, rules-of-the-road and more.
Eighteen hours taught in three six-hour sessions. Basic Keelboat certification is a prerequisite for US Sailing Certification.
Group Instruction: $1195 for 1 person, 2 for $1695, 3 for $2195
Private Instruction: $1695 for 1 person, 2 for $2195, 3 for $2695.
US Sailing Bareboat Cruising
A student’s goal is to responsibly skipper, crew or bareboat an inboard auxiliary powered cruising sailboat within sight of land to a port or an anchorage during daylight hours in moderate to strong wind and sea conditions. This certification opens the door to the beautiful world of tropical destinations and advances you to larger boats capable of longer passages. Courses are taught aboard 30 – 45’ cruising sailboats with wheel steering and inboard diesel auxiliary power. You will polish your sailing skills, work with boat systems, tow a dingy and learn advanced anchoring techniques in preparation for sailing. You’ll be ready to set sail on weekend cruises or bareboat at exotic tropical destinations. Stay with a sailing school you know and trust. We can customize a Bareboat Cruising course around a destination, budget or combination of any desires you may have.
Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising certifications are a prerequisite for US Sailing Certification.
US Sailing Coastal Navigation
A student’s goal is to properly use traditional navigation techniques and electronic navigation for near coastal passage making. You will learn about piloting, deduced (ded or “dead”) reckoning, set and drift, taking bearing and ranges. You’ll also learn about radar. Loran, GPS and other electronic aids to navigation and how to integrate them with traditional piloting methods.
No Prerequisite.
$695 per person with a two student class minimum
Online Sailing Courses
If you're hesitating about getting starting sailing or just wanting to brush up on your theory skills consider NauticEd for online sailing courses. NauticEd has beginner to advanced sailing theory courses. It's as simple as - read a module then take the test online. Once you've got the theory down then we recommend following that knowledge up with practical training as soon as possible.
Introduction/Non-Certification Classes Introduction to Sailing
Taught over one day on 18 to 23 foot sailboats, this course is designed as an introduction to sailing or allow students to be better crew while sailing with others.
Group instruction consists of one full day session, scheduled from 10AM to 5PM, the first Saturday of each month, see the schedule below Basic Sailing details. Save money by enrolling together with friends or family!
Private instruction is taught in one day of private instruction, custom scheduled to meet the student's needs.
Group Instruction: $395 for 1 person, 2 for $695, 3 for $995
Private Instruction: $695 for 1 person, 2 for $995, 3 for $1295.
Basic Sailing
Taught over the course of two days on our Precision 18 & 23 foot sailboats, students will learn to sail in moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters. A preparatory standard with no navigation skills required. Successful candidates will be able to charter similar boats without supervision.
Group instruction consist of one full weekend session, scheduled from 10AM to 5PM, Saturday and Sunday, the first weekend of each month, see the schedule below. Save money by enrolling together with friends or family!
Private instruction is taught in 2 days of private instruction, custom scheduled to meet the student's needs.
Group Instruction: $595 for 1 person, 2 for $995, 3 for $1395
Private Instruction: $895 for 1 person, 2 for $1395, 3 for $1895.
Private Hourly Instruction
Texas Sailing offers hourly private instruction from certified instructors. Instruction is tailored to meet the needs of the individual students and can be taught aboard one of Texas Sailing's late model yachts or on the students personal yacht (must meet all US Coast Guard safety requirements). Charter rates apply for Texas Sailing vessels.
Private Instruction: $50 per hour
Terms and Conditions
1. 50% tuition deposit due when registering for a course. Balance due at start of first class.
2. Tuition Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to another student or for other services (i.e. captained charter, other instruction).
3. Deposits and course fees are valid for one year from date of initial deposit. Classes/certifications not completed within one year of initial deposit will result in the forfeiture of any deposits or fees paid.
4. Group classes will “make” with a minimum of two students and will contain a maximum of four.
5. Student cancellation of a confirmed group class date within 10 days of first class date will result in a 50% cancellation fee (deposit) if their spot cannot be filled.
6. Scheduled group class schedules may not be switched or substituted.
7. Class dates may be changed by Texas Sailing personnel due to inclement weather (as determined by Texas Sailing personal) or boat malfunction. If Class schedule is cancelled by Texas Sailing personnel, no cancellation fee will be charged.
8. Prior to receipt of deposit, course fees are subject to change without notice.
9. Other terms and conditions may apply. Please see course agreement for complete terms and conditions.
10. In the event of any conflicting terms and conditions between this website and the course agreement, the provisions within the course agreement will apply.
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