Learn to Sail: Los Angeles
Sailing Classes Based in Marina del Rey
A Trusted Sailing Instruction System
Blue Pacific Yachting is Los Angeles’ premier destination for professional sailing instruction, based in the heart of beautiful Marina del Rey. Serving the Southern California boating community for over 30 years, we pride ourselves on offering a five-star learning environment that prioritizes your safety, confidence, and long-term mastery of core sailing skills and respect for the ocean. Blue Pacific Yachting features a smaller, highly exclusive fleet of meticulously maintained yachts and an exceptional staff-to-vessel ratio. Guided by our elite team of USCG-licensed captains and certified instructors, you will enjoy ample, stress-free time on the water to truly develop your skill set while experiencing the unmatched customer service that makes us the highest-rated ASA school in the area.
Our Los Angeles Sailing Lessons Lineup
From absolute beginners taking their very first steps onto a keelboat to seasoned mariners expanding their cruising horizons, our comprehensive course catalog offers a rewarding pathway for every level of experience. As a certified American Sailing Association (ASA) school, we provide a full slate of standard certifications ranging from ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat) through advanced navigation, alongside specialized catamaran courses, hands-on docking endorsements, and tactical racing clinics. For the ultimate sailing adventure, our popular “Zero to Hero” multi-certification option gives you the opportunity to build real-world confidence during unforgettable live-aboard passages to Catalina and the Channel Islands. Explore our diverse lineup of group, private, and family-tailored courses below, and discover how we can help you achieve your nautical dreams.
Sailing Classes in Los Angeles
Basic Keelboat Sailing – Los Angeles
All great journeys begin with a single step. BPY’s Beginning Sailing experience, is your first step into a new world with endless possibilities.
Beginning – Intermediate Sailing ASA 101/103
Acquire confidence through our 100% hands-on training program. You will be at the helm, and handling sails, lines, and winches on your very first lesson. Learn…
Intermediate Sailing – ASA 103
Intermediate Sailing moves you onto a larger boat with the amenities necessary to enable you to go further and stay on the boat longer.
Catalina Island Sailing – ASA 104
This 3-day ASA 104 class to Catalina Island provides a unique opportunity to combine the ASA 104 class with a beautiful cruise to Catalina. Gain sailing…
Catalina Island & Catamaran Sailing – ASA 104/114
This 3-day class to Catalina Island provides a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise along with lots of confidence-building instruction on the…
Cruising Catamaran – ASA 114
This 2-day course (ASA 114) is an accepted educational standard for charter operations worldwide, and your instruction will take place on modern cruising…
Zero to Hero ASA 101-114 Catamaran Classes
This full week class includes everything from Basic Keelboat (ASA 101) to Cruising Catamaran (ASA 114), giving the new sailor the education they need to begin…
Or Take Sailing Lessons at Another Location
Blue Pacific Yachting has three charter/School bases spread across three separate and spectacular cruising grounds, all of it quickly accessible for nearly anyone in North America.
San Diego Sailing Classes
The San Diego base gives you access to this vibrant waterfront city, the Channel Islands including Catalina (extended trips), and the rest of the Southern California coast. Classes from ASA 101 to advanced sailing specialty courses and multi-day learn-to-sail vacations.
Sea of Cortez Sailing Classes
Our charter/school base in Mexico is strategically placed near the Islands of Loreto National Marine Park, and what many consider to be the finest 100+ mile stretch of cruising available in North America. Get ASA certified up through ASA 114 (Cruising Catamaran), while also taking time to explore the islands and waters of this amazing area.