Charter Boat Captains School - Get your charter boat captains license the easy way with 3B's Coast Guard approved traveling charter boat captain school coming to your area soon. 3 - 3-day weekends or weekday classes. It's a complete "hands - on" course with a certificate which is proof of competency for the Coast Guard 6 pak license. All Required subjects are covered, including Rules of the Road, navigation, GPS, loran, firefighting, boat handling, fire-fighting at sea, marine communications, aids to navigation, and marine publications. Westminster, Maryland

We learn together, boat together, and help each other and other boaters on the water and on land. America's Boating Club Southern Maryland - Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron, is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, District 5 located in Lexington Park, MD home of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. America's Boating Club Southern Maryland is one of 38 Squadrons in District 5 serving the Southern Maryland counties of Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert. America's Boating Club Southern Maryland is a boating social/educational organization dedicated to providing year round boating education classes as well as water and land based social activities enjoyed by all our members. Lexington Park, Maryland

Americas Boating Club Rockville is a non-profit boating organization based in Montgomery County Maryland. Our membership is made up of all types of boat owners (Power, Sail, and Paddlers) and non-owners as well. Classes and land based social activities are held within the Washington-Baltimore area. Boating activities are held in the Chesapeake Bay area. Our members first come to us for our education offerings. We provide many quality and affordable classroom courses led by skilled and experienced instructors. Members join for the education but stay for the friends and fun. We have many enjoyable activities, social events, and group learning opportunities year-round. Rockville, Maryland

The Annapolis Naval Sailing Association (ANSA) is a volunteer sailing club dedicated to safe recreational sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and wherever the winds may take us. We base club operations out of Mill Creek near Annapolis, Maryland. We've been around since 1967. Our primary goal is to build competent crew and skippers of larger sailing boats. We train to U.S. Navy standards as formalized by the U.S. Naval Sailing Association, and issue certificates for classroom courses and sailing instruction on the water. We build experience through day cruises, evening cruises, overnight cruises, member personal cruises, and cruises to shoreside restaurants and other points of interest. ANSA membership is open to all. Some of us have no sailing experience, and some have many years at sea. We have social sailors, able bodied crew, senior crew, watch captains, cruising skippers, and senior skippers. We all love to sail, teach, and share our stories. We sail and maintain a 44-foot Caribbean Sailing Yacht called Fantasea, and some of our members own boats as well. If you have your own boat and need experience or some trained crew, come join us and talk with our members. Annapolis, Maryland

The objective of our powerboat courses is simply stated: our graduates will be competent and safe powerboat operators, who possess basic operating skills and appreciate the joys of boating. New boat owners find the instructional program to be comprehensive, rewarding, and, most importantly, a tremendous confidence builder. Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron (dba America's Boating Club of Annapolis) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the local Chesapeake Bay recreational boating community through boating education, community service, and an active social program. Chartered in 1941, Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron (ASPS) members and their communities are in the general area of Annapolis, Maryland and surrounding counties on the western shore. ASPS provides boating education courses and materials to meet state safety education requirements for boat operators. In addition, ASPS offers more advanced boating instruction for those who have an interest in advancing their seamanship and navigation skills beyond the fundamentals, learning about cruising afar, or learning about the electrical and mechanical systems on their vessel. Annapolis, Maryland

We are the first and largest sailing school in the nation. Adult courses in basic sailing, cruising, and advanced auxiliary courses. When we first started teaching beginners to sail in 1959 we were the only adult sailing school in the country. Now there are many schools from which to choose. We appreciate the fact that you have chosen us and we will work hard to earn your trust. Since 1959 we have introduced literally tens of thousands of students to the fun of sailing. Our unique blend of theory and practice has come to be known as the "Annapolis Way" to learn to sail. We hope you enjoy sailing with us! We also offer a Powerboat School and Sailboat Rentals: Our sailing fleet consists of fiberglass sailboats designed by the finest naval architects and built to the highest standards. Annapolis, Maryland

The Annapolis School of Seamanship is dedicated to educating and empowering mariners with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, safe decisions when operating and maintaining a vessel. Our courses will enhance your confidence level, strengthen your skills, and make you a safer, more informed boater. Our Classroom Training courses are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of both recreational boaters and professional mariners. Annapolis, Maryland

Offers learn-to-sail classes, performance sailing & racing, and a wide range of youth programs. BCSC offers learn-to-sail camps, summer-long racing programs, scholastic sailing, adult learn-to-sail, one-design and Portsmouth handicap racing. While the primary focus is sailing, additional programs promoting kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, and outdoor education are offered. Baltimore, Maryland

BaySail offers professional sailing instruction as well as an excellent selection of recent model yachts for charter. BaySail has been repeatedly honored by the American Sailing Association (ASA) as a "School of the Year". From beginner through Bareboat Charter Certification and navigation, BaySail offers a full range of ASA certified courses designed to enhance your skills and love of sailing. BaySail was recently chosen as "Best of the Bay" for yacht charters by Chesapeake Bay Magazine. All BaySail yachts are fully equipped, sparkling clean and impeccably maintained. Bareboat, captained and instructional charters are available. Havre de Grace, Maryland

We connect boaters with licensed captains that provide on the water training. At BoatSavvy, we’re all about learning boat safety the fun way – on the water! Whether you’re in your own boat or hanging out with us on ours, we’re here to give you the hands-on skills that make navigating both safe and super confident. Currently captains are available in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York

Chesapeake Boating Academy is a hands-on boating school with 2 locations: Annapolis & Kent Narrows, Maryland offering 3, 8 & 16 hour on-water training. Woman owned and operated, Chesapeake Boating Academy was established to empower boaters and promote boating safety. Our mission is to create an inclusive learning environment where regardless of experience, everyone can feel comfortable getting behind the wheel, practicing and improving their boat handling skills. We believe that being a safe and responsible boater also means being an environmentally friendly boater. We are advocates of clean water and promote clean boating practices so that we can leave our local waters better for future generations. Annapolis and Kent Narrows, Maryland

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making the thrill of sailing a reality for physically and/or developmentally-challenged individuals and for those individuals whose financial circumstances preclude their participation in recreation on the waters of Chesapeake Bay. Sandy Point State Park, Maryland

More than 75 classes are available for sailors and power boaters alike who have an interest in learning the fundamentals of blue water cruising. Led by experienced cruisers and sailing industry professionals. The curriculum includes classes such as marine weather forecasting, traditional navigation techniques, electronic tablet navigation, diesel maintenance, heavy weather sailing, Offshore Emergency Medicine, and electrical systems. The Cruisers University curriculum addresses a complete range of cruising topics for all levels and experience to help you prepare to live aboard a boat and begin your boating adventures with confidence. From cruising the Chesapeake Bay to coastal waterways, or circumnavigating the globe, our experienced instructors have been there and done it. Annapolis, Maryland

Nestled in the mountains in the protected waters on the southern end of Western Maryland's largest fresh water lake, Deep Creek Sailing School (DCSS) instructs people of all ages in the sport of sailing. U.S. Sailing-certified instructors guide students through water and boat safety, basic sailing, boat handling, and, for our more advanced students, racing techniques, using Optimist Prams, Lasers, and Flying Scots. Week-long classes are available for juniors, teens, and adults. In addition, adult private sailing lessons are available all summer upon request. Swanton, Maryland

Delmarva Sailing School operates on the Chesapeake Bay from May-October. We run as Virgin Islands Sailing Academy in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands from December-April, with the same great sailboat and instructors. We also teach Ocean Passage Making, as we move our teaching vessel in between the Chesapeake Bay and Saint Thomas. Delmarva Sailing School is an American Sailing Association affiliated sailing school. We teach and certify our students to ASA standards, and offer the entire series of ASA sailing classes for inland, near coastal, and ocean water, from beginner to advanced level. Rock Hall, Maryland

Our mission is to promote affordable sailing opportunities in Baltimore by offering inexpensive adult and junior sailing lessons, recreational sailing, racing, cruising and community outreach programs. Baltimore, Maryland

Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron, located near Baltimore, Maryland, is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, a nonprofit all-volunteer national boating fraternity dedicated to promoting safe boating by educating the public and providing advanced education to our members. The USPS has taught safe boating to more than three million people in over 75 years. Since Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron was chartered in 1961 we have taught safe boating to thousands. Our monthly meetings feature interesting speakers and activities, as well as an opportunity to socialize with other boaters. The Squadron holds rendezvous during the summer and fall where we cruise to a marina for a weekend of fun. Dundalk, Maryland

The Performance Sailing School. We offer courses for people brand new to sailing as well as more experienced sailors looking to refine their skills! Each year more men, women and children from age 15 to 70 become captivated with sailing. Whether you're a beginning sailor or a racer seeking to improve your fleet standings, J World has a course to meet your goals. Everyone at J World is a sailor; from the teaching staff to the office staff. Annapolis, Maryland

America's Top Ranked Sailing School. The performance sailing school. This means that regardless of your present skill level or the type of boat you prefer, your training at J World will improve your performance as a sailor. Annapolis, Maryland - Key West, Florida - Newport, Rhode Island - San Diego & San Francisco, California

Kinetic Sailing provides exceptional sailing instruction to meet your specific needs and time schedules. Gain internationally-recognized sailing certifications! At Kinetic Sailing, we put our experience and passion for sailing to work for you, helping you optimize your valuable time and resources. As founders of an award-winning sailing school and charter base, professional instructors, authors, international cruisers and ocean passage-makers, we are well-positioned to help you attain the sailing lifestyle you seek. Energize your life with Kinetic Sailing! Solomons, Maryland

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

Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies (MITAGS). MITAGS is a world-renowned maritime training and simulation center with locations in Baltimore and Seattle. We've been providing high-quality maritime training programs for military and commercial mariners for well over thirty years. Today, over one hundred and fifty different courses are available for mariners from around the globe. In addition, MITAGS is one of the few schools in the United States that offers all of the STCW training courses that are necessary to progress from Ordinary Seafarer to Unlimited Master. Baltimore, Maryland and Seattle, Washington

We are the Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Sail and Power Squadrons, District 5, the largest boating organization in the United States. We are a volunteer organization interested in promoting skillful boating and fun through educational programs to the public and our membership. Our members are sailor, paddlers and power boaters. We are made up of folks yet to own their first boat, to folks having trailerable vessels, to those owning long distance cruisers. Meetings and classes are usually held in the Ocean City/Ocean Pines, Maryland area and people from all areas of the Delaware and Maryland shore attend these classes and events. We offer introductory boating classes and boating seminars to the public throughout the year. People join for the classes, then discover to their delight they have become part of a boating family of like-minded people who meet for relaxed social gatherings like picnics, dinner socials, raft-ups, and weekend rendezvous (owning a boat is optional). Ocean City, Maryland

R&R Charters and Sail School is owned and operated by Dave and Penny Renoll, who both hold USCG licenses and have been sailing on the Chesapeake Bay for 30+ years. We are professional educators who delight in sharing our passion for sailing. Each student will enjoy a personal learning experience, as they master the knowledge and skills to feel confident in their sailing abilities. Are you simply looking for a nice day of sailing on the Chesapeake? We offer crewed charters aboard Zufrieden. Enjoy a short day cruise down to St. Michael's for some of those famous Maryland crabs and a little shopping, or just a "sail to nowhere". How about a serious cruise? Weekend, week, or...! Grasonville, Maryland

The mission of the Rock Hall Yacht Club Sailing School (RHYCSS) is to instill a lifelong love of sailing and the water in children and adults by teaching sailing skills in a structured, safe and fun environment. RHYCSS is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay just outside the lovely town of Rock Hall. The Sailing School is committed to teaching both adults and children to sail and to improve their sailing and racing skills in a safe and fun environment. We offer a variety of Sailing Programs, from beginner to advanced to racing as well as Family Sailing. Rock Hall, Maryland

At Sail Solomons, we are dedicated to providing you an exceptional sailing experience. We offer top-quality sailing instruction and luxury yacht charters on the Chesapeake Bay, Caribbean, and Mediterranean. Our experienced Captains are available for instruction, charters, deliveries and marine consulting. We offer a full range of sailing courses with focused on-the-water instruction. Solomons, Maryland

In 1999, Stovy Brown and the 501(c)3 organization Southern Maryland Sailing Foundation (SMSF) brought high school sailing to Southern Maryland. A decade later, in 2009 we outgrew our initial home on Solomons Island, moved south into St. Mary’s County, and created the SMSF’s operational body, Sailing Center Chesapeake. 10+ years later, SCC is still supported by the Foundation, which funds the high-capital equipment involved in sailing. We have a thriving high school competitive program. Thanks to the kind patronage of the owner, we operated out of Tall Timbers Marina from 2011 to 2021. In 2021, we moved to Chancellor's Point in St. Mary's City. In 2019, we piloted a summer youth racing program on the CBYRA circuit. That initial success has allowed us to plan to continue that program, offering year-round competitive opportunities for our junior sailors!. St. Mary's City, Maryland

SailTime Annapolis is the headquarters for SailTime, the world's largest boat membership organization; and their network of ASA affiliated boating schools. Our years of experience and depth of resources allows us to provide you with the best instructors, techniques, and the highest quality boats available. SailTime Annapolis uses the ASA endorsed Beneteau 22 First for the introductory classes and late model Beneteau, Marlow-Hunter, and Gemini catamarans for the advanced classes. Our goal at SailTime Annapolis is to provide you with the sailing and decision-making skills you need to safely accomplish your sailing goals. Annapolis, Maryland

SeaAffinity, Inc. is a life skills development organization that uses sailing and boating education as a platform for challenging and enabling youth and adults, including those impacted by disabilities, to realize their potential. Located on the Chesapeake Bay and working out of Baltimore, we instill an affinity for the sea in all we do. Whether you are visiting Baltimore, or call Charm City your home, we think you will enjoy one of our sailing charters in Baltimore Harbor. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or just any day! We schedule these for various days and times so all can enjoy. Baltimore, Maryland

Spirit of America offers a unique, safe and comprehensive water-based educational and recreational program, the Spirit of America Foundation instills confidence and fosters the Spirit of teamwork in our nations youth. Our underlying goals include developing self-esteem while nurturing responsible behavior and positive, lifelong ambitions. We have been in the business of providing a SAFE and educational introduction to our Country's young people, their families and their communities, to all types of water based recreational activities in one of the most diverse "hands-on" Classrooms in America since 1995. Locations in Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia, District of Columbia, and Tennessee.

The Sailing Academy is the closest sailing school on the Chesapeake Bay to the Washington DC Beltway. Sailing instruction focuses on teaching families and friends to cruise on sailboats. Learn to sail in a fun, friendly atmosphere! We also offer Fractional Boat Ownership and Charters. Bareboat Charter a boat for a weekend or a week. Explore the beautiful Chesapeake Bay from our central and easy to get to location on Herring Bay. Tracy's Landing, Maryland

Ultimate Watersports is a locally owned and operated business established in 1985. With multiple locations in Gunpowder Falls State Park, in Baltimore County, Ultimate Watersports focuses on introducing everyone to the joy and beauty of adventures on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries with Kayak, Sailing, Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle Board programs. Operated by nationally certified ACA Kayak and U.S.Sailing Instructors, our Kayak and Sailing schools offer instruction at all levels for ages 8 and up. We also provide a wide variety of watersport programs: Rentals, Camps, Tours and more. Middle River, Maryland

12 Knots Yachting Club was formed in 2009 and has strategically evolved from an international sailing school to one of the leading charter broker companies. We proudly provide our clients with the best choice of sail and motor yachts for bareboat and crewed charters in over than 36 stunning locations all over the world. We strive to ensure that you get the best option that matches your budget and any special needs, and that your sailing vacation is one of the most memorable and inspiring. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a casual traveler with little to no boating experience, 12 Knots has a variety of vacation options to cater to everyone's needs: from performance yachts, to cabin cruises and sailing courses. Kensington, Maryland

Thinking of Chartering or Owning a Catamaran? By combining our unique practical training methods, the cutting-edge RYA NauticEd online theory courses, and a beautiful Yachting Education Cruising Catamaran as our training vessel, we'll give you the skills, techniques, and certifications you'll need to sail or charter anywhere in the world. Your time aboard will be hands-on practical training but we'll not only show you how to sail, we'll teach you to anchor, hoist sails, trim sheets, and dock the boat smoothly, silently & stress free! Annapolis, Maryland