Koh Tao is a great place to learn sailing. Why not take part in one of our sailing courses for all skill levels.
Sailing Koh Tao – Blue Water Sailing School
“Learning to Sail on Koh Tao was the absolute highlight of my holiday”
Learn to sail in Thailand. Adventure sailing on Koh Tao. If you are thinking about hitch hiking your way across the oceans as crew, there is a lot to learn. Sign up to one of our sailing courses for some practical sailing experience. One on One or group sailing lessons are available. To brush up on skills learned some time ago, why not join up for a specialist sailing lesson on any of the topics below. Alternatively sign up for a competent crew course and cover all of these maritime skills while underway aboard our 40ft Yacht – SY Freedom Fargo.
Parts of the Boat
Boatspeak & terminology, types of rig, sail plan, directions on a sail boat.
Dinghy Sailing
On this sailing course you’ll learn the small boats first, how to rig them, solo launching & sailing.
Navigation
Learn to read and navigate with a Chart & how to use GPS systems at sea.
Weather Watching
Learning to watch for bad weather and to plan your passage accordingly.
Rope Work
Learn rope terminology, Halyards and Sheets. Learn to tie Bowlines, Clove Hitches, Reef Knots, Sheet Bends and how to Splice…
Emergency at Sea
Safety training will help you to minimise danger but if an incident happens at sea, you will need to know the emergency procedures.
Anchoring Safely
Selecting the best site, prepare the lines/dropping anchor, what to watch out for: tide, wind direction, swing, appropriate landing area.
Hazards at Sea
Learn to Navigate in little to no visibility weather during time and night.
VHF Radio Skills
Learn VHF radio communication skills. Broadcasting emergency messages, Ship to Ship communications & Ship to Shore communications.
Sailing Koh Tao – Dinghy Sailing Courses
Ever wondered how to start sailing? Those who start out learning to sail in Sailing Dinghies have a massive advantage over those who do not. In small sail boats, you really can quite quickly gain a solid understanding of basic sailing. Skills that can help you toward international yacht training further down the line.
Dinghy sailing gives you the perfect foothold from which to develop your skills as a sailor. If your plan is to learn to sail and eventually go on to buy a bigger vessel, our dinghies and tuition will give you a sound understanding of how to use the wind and the practical ocean training to get you moving. It’s great fun too! Call, email or pop in to our office to book a dinghy sailing course. Adult sailing lessons and junior sailing lessons are available aboard all our dinghies. Call to Book your sailing course now on +66 (0) 93 645 2826
Private Laser Dinghy Lessons and Sailing Course
A great deal at only THB 1,450
Per Hour- Private Laser/Zuma Lesson
- 1 Hour
- Private sailing lessons sailing courses on an hourly basis. The content of the sailing lessons are completely determined by the student’s skill level and are highly flexible.
Private Hobie Catamaran Sailing LessonsOnboard Cool Box
For just THB 2,250
Per Hour- Private Hobie Getaway Lesson
- 1 Hour
- Private sailing lessons on an hourly basis. The content of the sailing lessons are completely determined by the student’s skill level and are highly flexible. One of the benefits of the Hobie Catamaran is that there’s plenty of space for a few extra classmates to enjoy sailing around Koh Tao. We also have an engine should the wind stop.
Introduction to Dinghy Sailing Course
THB 3,650
Per Course- Zuma/Laser/Hobie
- 4 Hours
- Our introductory sailing course is designed to give you a taste of the freedom and fun sailing your own boat can provide. The course consists of three hours active sailing in one of our dinghies, with one on one tuition from the instructor as well as one hour of sailing theory.
Learn to Sail Dinghy Sailing CourseHuge Discounts
THB 15,700
Per Course- Zuma/Laser/Hobie
- Five Days – 4 Hrs/Day
- The goal of this sailing course is to get you completely familiar and comfortable with all aspects of sailing a small boat all by yourself. This includes, rigging, launching, sailing solo and de-rigging. You will also learn sailing terminology and sail theory.
Advanced Sailing & Racing
THB 2,650
Per Course- Zuma/Laser/Hobie
- 3 Hours
- This short sailing course is designed for sailors who already know how to sail proficiently but would like to further their education and experience. This course is flexible in its content and can include advanced sail theory, kinetics, racing rules, tactics, strategy, advanced racing maneuvers such as roll tacks and much more.
Sailing Koh Tao – Yacht Sailing School
Competent Crew Sailing Course for the Ocean Hiker – 5 Days or 5 Days and 4 Nights
This course teaches crew level ocean training. During the course we give students an in depth introduction to all aspects of ocean cruising, boat handling, and safety standards. It is taught on our 40 foot sailing yacht. The competent crew sailing course can be done in 5 days or as a liveaboard cruise over 5 days and 4 nights. By the end of the course you will have logged over 100 nautical miles including a four hour night sail as required by international competent crew standards.
On-Shore Competent Crew Course
only THB 19,800
Per Person Per Course- SY Freedom Fargo
- Five Days
- Join in competent crew sailing courses aboard our 40ft. ketch rigged blue-water cruiser. Crew return to shore every evening to their own accomodation.
Live-aboard Competent Crew Sailing CourseBecome an Ocean Hiker
only THB 29,900
Per Person Per Course- 5 Days, 4 Nights
- SY Freedom Fargo
- Five Days
- Join in live-aboard competent crew sailing courses aboard our 40ft. ketch rigged blue-water cruiser. Crew live-aboard Freedom Fargo every evening instead of returning to shore, and cater for themselves and the captain in the galley.
Live-aboard Private Charter Competent Crew Sailing Course
only THB 74,750
Per 2 People Per Course- SY Freedom Fargo
- Five Days – Four Nights
- 2 person live-aboard competent crew sailing course aboard our 40ft. ketch rigged blue-water cruiser. Crew live-aboard Freedom Fargo every evening instead of returning to shore, and cater for themselves and the captain in the galley. A great way to learn the ropes with a friend.
Live-aboard Private Charter Competent Crew Sailing CourseHuge Discounts
only THB 108,000
Per 4 Persons Per Course- SY Freedom Fargo
- Five Days – Four Nights
- 3 person live-aboard competent crew sailing course aboard our 40ft. ketch rigged blue-water cruiser. Crew live-aboard Freedom Fargo every evening instead of returning to shore, and cater for themselves and the captain in the galley. A great way to learn the ropes with some friends.
Competent Crew Sailing Course Off-Shore Add on
THB 9,500
Per Person Per Course- SY Freedom Fargo
- Two Days, One Night
- After completing the Competent Crew Sailing Course our students have the option to complete our two day Offshore Add on. We usually sail to Koh Phangan, a passage of 25nm, so together 50 to 60 extra nautical miles for your logbook. Students have the opportunity to apply the newly gained knowledge of crewing on a offshore going sailing yacht. Included in this Offshore Add on is basic accommodation aboard and lunch. Breakfast (2nd day) and Dinner (1st day) will be ashore at your own expense.
Sailing Courses Booking Form
Dreamt of sailing the world? Island hopping, ocean hiking or maybe you just want to have a ton of fun dinghy sailing while you are on koh tao and need some lessons to help you make the most of it.
Book a sailing lesson with us today to find out what sailing is all about. Fill out the form below and we will be in touch to confirm your desired booking date as soon as one of the team is available. If you do not have a telephone number here in Thailand, please leave that field blank. Thank you.
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