Whether you’re just getting started or planning to embark on a cruising adventure, we can help prepare you for the challenges you’ll face on the water.
Lucky Sol Sailing is a NauticEd affiliate sailing school offering students sailing certifications that are recognized by yacht charter companies and sailing organizations around the world.
We utilize the world’s most advanced online sailing education system combined with practical on-the-water instruction by Coast Guard–licensed Master captains, which provides our students with the best overall training available.
Our training programs include a FREE cloud-based logbook which enables you to keep track of your time on the water as you build your sailing resume. This can be used to bareboat charter or to obtain a professional license.
Certifications
Four levels, from your first day on a crew to full sailing mastery.
Qualified Crew Member
If you are new to sailing and want to understand the basics of sailboat systems and operation, this course will help you become a confident and contributing member of a sailing crew.
Requirements: Qualified Crew Member Course + a minimum of 4 qualifying days of on-the-water experience + competency verification by a qualified NauticEd instructor.
Skipper
If you have some sailing experience and would like to skipper a vessel on near coastal or inland waters, this course is for you.
Requirements: Skipper Course or RYA Day Skipper Course + Maneuvering Under Power Course + a minimum of 4 qualifying days of on-the-water experience + competency verification by a qualified NauticEd instructor.
Bareboat Charter Master
If you would like to bareboat charter with your friends or family, this course will give you the training you need and is recognized by charter companies around the world (if sailing in Europe you will also need an SLC).
Requirements: Skipper requirements + Bareboat Charter Course + Coastal Navigation Course + Electronic Navigation Course + Anchoring Course + a minimum of 50 qualifying days of on-the-water experience.
Captain
Are you planning on sailing more than 20 miles from shore or embarking on a live-aboard cruising adventure? This course will supplement the knowledge and experience you already have and take you to the next level of sailing mastery.
Requirements: Bareboat Charter Master requirements + Sail Trim + Storm Tactics Clinic + Weather Clinic + Safety at Sea Clinic + a minimum of 50 qualifying days of on-the-water experience.
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