#1 St. Martin Sailing School
#1 St. Martin Sailing School
Saint Martin is the perfect place to level up your sailing skills in a fast-track, live-aboard sailing school. Steady trade winds, offshore passages, and legendary islands like St Barth and Saba are just the beginning. This sailing class is hands-on, highmileage, and built for anyone ready to sail.
Sail, Learn, Swim, Repeat
Start your day on the water with real sailing lessons.
Practice new skills, anchor in clear turquoise bays, and jump off the yacht for a swim. Then wrap it up with a beach bar cocktail or a sunset dinner of fresh seafood.
This course is active, immersive, and still feels like a vacation.
Learn from the Top-Rated Sailing School
We’re not the type of sailing school that teaches from the dock. Sailing Virgins is the highest-rated academy on TripAdvisor for action-based courses.
Every Sailing Virgin's instructor completes our in-house Instructor Academy before leading any course. Our instructors are certified, experienced, and know how to make a week aboard fun and productive.
When aboard, you're learning from someone who knows how to improve your sailing skills.
Earn ASA Certifications That Open Doors
Courses in Saint Martin are built around American Sailing Association (ASA) certifications. Depending on your experience, you can complete up to two certifications in one week. Options include:
ASA 101: Basic Keelboat
ASA 103: Coastal Cruising
ASA 104: Bareboat Chartering
ASA 105: Coastal Navigation
ASA 106: Advanced Coastal Cruising
ASA 114: Cruising Catamaran
If you choose the catamaran option, you can add ASA 114 to your course. This certification is available in addition to the two core certifications already included.
And if you complete ASA 104 or above, you’ll be eligible to apply for the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC). It’s a credential often required for chartering yachts in Europe.
Train on Performance Yachts
Spend seven full days living and sailing aboard a yacht over 40 feet long. The boats used for our courses include both monohulls and catamarans. Each one is selected for its responsive handling, onboard comfort, and suitability for hands-on training.
You will learn by doing. Trim sails while underway, set and retrieve anchors, and maneuver in tight marina spaces. Every task on board becomes a practical learning opportunity.
Push Your Skills Offshore
Unlike short coastal courses, this one gives you the chance to sail longer passages. Weather permitting, we sail to places like St Barth or Saba, where offshore navigation becomes part of the real-world learning.
This adventure sailing course adds real-world distance to your learning. You’ll have the chance to cross open water and apply what you’ve learned in real conditions.
Getting to Saint Martin is Easy
With direct flights from major U.S. and European airports, travel is simple. You’ll meet your crew at Anse Marcel Marina, where the yacht is docked and ready.
Arrival
Fly in the day before the course begins.
Departure
Plan to leave the day after it ends.
Rideshare
We don’t organize group transport, but we’ll help connect you with others aboard.
The best time to sail in Saint Martin is between November and June, when trade winds are steady and conditions are ideal for sailing.
What s Included in Our St. Martin Sailing Course?
This sailing course covers everything you need for a successful week on the water.
ASA-certified instruction
Seven days aboard a modern yacht
Charter fees and sailing-related costs
All onboard provisions (meal planning is part of the training)
Only meals eaten ashore are not included. But trust us, you’ll want to eat out in Grand Case, one of the best food spots in Saint Martin.
Let s Get You Sailing in Saint Martin!
This is your week to unplug, learn something new, and experience one of the most beautiful sailing grounds in the world.
You’ll train with experts, explore world-class islands, snorkel every day, and enjoy your evenings docked under the stars.
By the end of the week, you’ll know how to sail and have the memories to prove it.
FAQs About Our St. Martin Sailing Course
ㆍWhen is the best time to sail in St. Martin?
November through June is the prime season. Steady trade winds and ideal sailing conditions make this course especially popular as a winter escape or early spring break.
ㆍCan I bring a non-sailing partner?
Absolutely! We offer a non-student discount for guests who want to enjoy the journey without pursuing certification.
ㆍWhat boats do you use?
We use modern, well-equipped 40+ foot vessels specifically selected for learning. Both monohulls and catamarans are available.
ㆍHow does food work during the course?
All onboard meals are covered in your course fee. Meal planning and provisioning together are part of your sailing education.
ㆍWhat about transportation to the marina?
While we don't organize transportation, we connect students beforehand so you can coordinate if desired. The marina is easily accessible.