Lord Nelson Charters
Buford, Georgia
(770) 271-1888 | lordnelsoncharters.com

Lord Nelson Charters is located on beautiful Lake Lanier Islands, just 40 minutes north of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Our sailing center provides invigorating Sailing Charters and romantic Sunset Cruises. Our marina on beautiful Lake Lanier Islands is your one stop Sailing Center offering adult Sailing Lessons, American Sailing Association Sailing Certification, Sailboat Rentals and Sailing Summer Camp for the kids. We have dynamic Corporate Events and Team Building Adventures on both surf and turf.

Learn why many think we offer the best Sailing Lessons in metro Atlanta, awarded by the American Sailing Association. Our coast guard certified instructors offer a variety of classes to help you skipper your own sailboat on a lake, or captain your sailboat charter adventure on the open seas.

We offer professional hands-on sailing lessons and sailing certifications designed to help you achieve your sailing goals and fulfill those sailing fantasies!

American Sailing Certifications Offered

ASA 101, Keelboat 1
ASA 101, Keelboat 1
Learn to skipper a 20' - 27' sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising
Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising
Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.

Other Services Available

  • Youth Courses
  • Corporate Team Building Courses
  • Summer Camps for Kids
  • Day Sail Charters (public)
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Sailboat Cruises

Contact Information

Lord Nelson Charters

Address 6950 Lanier Islands PkwyBufordGA30518United States
Phone (770) 271-1888
Website lordnelsoncharters.com

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