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    2-Hour Private Sailing Lesson in Nantucket

    Build sailing skills with private coaching tailored to your goals

    5.0 stars• 2 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 3 people

    Includes

    Sailing instruction, PFD

    Highlights

    Learn to sail or refine your skills with one-on-one instruction tailored to your experience and goals. Build confidence on the water while practicing aboard a Rhodes 19 or 420 sailboat.

    • Learn sailing fundamentals with private instructor coaching
    • Refine existing skills at a pace matched to your goals
    • Practice racing topics such as starts, tactics, and boat speed
    • Build confidence and comfort on the water

    Itinerary

    1. Check in at the Jetties Sailing Center and meet your instructor.
    2. Discuss goals of the lesson and review any applicable content on shore.
    3. Get PFD and closed-toe shoes on.
    4. Shuttle out to the sailboat and rig.
    5. Enjoy sailing and learning!
    6. Check out at the Jetties Sailing Center.

    What's Included

    • Personal flotation device

    Important details

    • Ages 13+ only
    • Bring closed-toe shoes such as dinghy boots or sneakers
    • Low-tide access requires wading up to thigh-deep water to reach the powerboat
    • Arrive no more than 15 minutes late; lesson availability is not guaranteed after that time
    • Participation requires acceptance of the operator's waiver and terms
    • Sailing does not operate in heavy rain, thunder, lightning, or unsafe wind conditions

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel or rebook 49+ hours before your lesson for a full refund. No refund for cancellations or rebookings within 48 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.

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    FAQs

    Wear closed-toe shoes such as dinghy boots or sneakers. Bring sun protection and a water bottle (no glass). A personal flotation device (PFD) is supplied, or you can bring your own U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type III PFD in good condition.

    Sometimes. Access to the boats is limited by the tides. At low tide, you may be required to wade out to a powerboat in up to thigh-deep water to get to your sailboat.

    If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the lesson may no longer be available, and the booking becomes non-refundable.

    Meeting details

    Jetties Sailing Center, Bathing Beach Road, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Experience provided by Nantucket Community Sailing - Jetties Sailing Center

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Private Lesson: Rhodes 19

    $265

    8+ (if under 18, parent must sign waiver)

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    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Absolutely loved sailing here! Staff is so great and the rentals are really high quality!

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    Emma McGrath

    June 19, 2019

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Absolutely loved sailing here! Staff is so great and the rentals are really high quality!

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    Emma McGrath

    June 19, 2019

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