Nelson Sailing School

Sailing Courses - Learn to Sail

Live aboard or stay ashore and join us for a few hours a day. Pick up the basics or hone your skills. Sail Nelson Sailing School's understanding, enthusiastic instructor John Moore delights in coaxing the sailor out of even the most nervous beginner.

The Nelson region enjoys some of the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand and caters for thousands of visitors who come to enjoy its fine seafoods, phenomenal wines and world renowned national parks. A huge variety of accommodation - from luxury lodges to bustling budget backpacker resorts and everything in between. learn to sail.

Sail with us to have an unforgettable experience and learn in a relaxed fun environment how to sail a yacht.

Our keelboat sailing courses are suitable for anyone. We have easy fun introductions and courses for absolute beginners as well as more skilful courses for the advanced and pro folks of you. A sailing trip is much more enjoyable if you can put your hands on the gear rather being bound to be a spectator!

Nelson is one of the best waters in New Zealand to enjoy sailing - settled in the middle of the well protected warm waters of Tasman Bay and just a stone's throw away from the Abel Tasman National Park with it's golden beaches - one of the best places if you want to learn to sail.