From time to time, we get the question from readers, as well as from friends, how do I learn to sail? While that is individual and obviously to know someone with a boat is always helpful, there are some really good schools and courses to consider. One of them is Nautilus Sailing. Nautilus introduces and teaches adventurous younger people (20-45) how to sail in beautiful places around the world. Their clients are surfers, kitesurfers, rock climbers, fly fisherman, kayakers, skiers... Half of the students are looking to buy a boat and set out on an adventure like ours, and the other half are excited about earning the certifications that will allow them to rent sailboats from charter companies. Get on their site to check out what courses and destinations they offer right now. The live aboard course in Sea of Cortez sounds brilliant for the ones who are looking for to learn all the basic facts for living aboard a sailboat.

If you mention our blog when you make your booking, Nautilus offers you $100 off any course.