~ The Maryland School of Sailing- A Cut Above ~

We offer a full range of courses from Basic Sailing through Ocean Training Cruises on Island Packet yachts in Chesapeake Bay, Virgin Islands, Pacific Northwest and the Atlantic between Mystic, Norfolk, Florida, Bermuda, Bahamas and the Caribbean. Also Celestial and Coastal Navigation classes. Students can earn certification from the American Sailing Association (ASA).

Why Maryland School?

"The Maryland School of Sailing & Seamanship boasts an impressive staff of offshore-savvy instructors and is notable for its high level of organization and dedication to real ocean sailing." Quote from Blue Water Sailing magazine, July 2002 issue, page S-10

We've Moved!!

On May 7th, HALIMEDA, our IP-45 ocean sailing yacht departed St Thomas, USVI for a 1300 mile non-stop ocean training cruise to Norfolk, VA with a crew of six sailors onboard headed by Captain Jack Morton

On May 8, CELESTIAL, our IP-440 ocean sailing yacht arrived in Norfolk after an 800 mile non-stop ocean training cruise from Marsh Harbor, Bahamas with a crew of six sailors onboard headed by Captain Andy Prescott.

Caribbean Sailing ~ Winter 2008

Navigation Classes ~ Winter 2008

Chesapeake Bay ~ Basic Sailing 2008

Docking Practice ~ Summer 2008

Coastal Training Cruises ~ 2008

Ocean Training Cruises ~ 2008

Yacht Charters for our graduates

Private and Custom classes available.

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