Nautilus Sailing
Nassau, Bahamas
| (800) 680-7902 | nautilussailing.com

Dreaming of learning how to sail and embarking on your own sailing adventures? Nautilus Sailing offers premium live aboard sailing courses in exotic international locations around the world. Our courses are truly special in that we teach on the newest catamarans and monohulls in production, and our award winning instructors are flown in for your course. You deserve the best! Nautilus’ courses have been featured in Cruising World, Yachting World, Sailing World, CNBC, Newsweek, The Guardian, and Euronews… More than just a course, we offer epic adventures that will give you a taste of the cruising lifestyle and help you embark confidently on your own sailing journey. We are the official sailing school for Dream Yachts, the largest charter company in world, with over 1000 boats in 54 destinations.

The Exumas island chain in the Bahamas includes 365 beautiful islands! We love this area for it’s shallow water sailing, white sand beaches and turquoise waters. The reefs are teeming with life and we love looking for lobsters to throw on the grill. With easy access from the US, just fly into Nassau in the Bahamas and set sail from there.

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.
ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran
ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran
Learn to skipper an auxiliary-powered sailing cruising catamaran of approximately 30-45' feet in length during a multi-day liveaboard cruise upon inland or coastal waters in moderate to heavy winds (up to 30 knots) and sea conditions.

Sailing School Reviews / Testimonials

  • Perfect way to jump head first into learning to sail. A seven day live aboard sailing course in the gorgeous Exumas. My instructor Skipper Troy M was patient and knowledgeable, and kind. I recommend this company for a live aboard sailing school!

    Blair, Texas (USA) - Nautilus Sailing

Contact Information

Nautilus Sailing

Address Palm Cay MarinaYamacraw Hill RdNassauNew ProvidenceBahamas
Phone (800) 680-7902
Website nautilussailing.com
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