Spinnaker Academy
Professional Sailing Education. Delivered Before You Step Aboard.
Complete your onboard Learning Modules before class so your valuable on-water time is spent sailing, not sitting in a classroom.
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Before your first lesson: complete all four Learning Modules below. Each module includes one onboard instructional video and one short Knowledge Check.
Welcome to Spinnaker Academy
At Spinnaker Sailing, we believe your time on the water should be spent sailing, not sitting through a classroom lecture.
Every Learning Module is professionally filmed aboard a sailboat on San Francisco Bay, allowing you to see sailing techniques demonstrated in the environment where you'll actually use them.
By completing these modules before your first lesson, you'll arrive already familiar with the terminology, equipment, and sailing concepts. Your instructor can then focus on coaching, refining your skills, and helping you become a confident sailor.
Before Your First Lesson
- Watch all four Learning Modules.
- Complete each Knowledge Check.
- Bring any questions you have.
- Arrive ready to spend your day sailing.
