Practical, hands-on sailing instruction focused on confidence, competence, and safety.
Nautical Adventure Sailing School provides hands-on sailing instruction focused on real-world skills, safety, and confidence on the water.
Training is practical, personalized, and designed for sailors who want to truly understand how to operate and command a sailboat—not just pass a test.
Sailing competence is achieved through a combination of knowledge, skills, and real-world experience.
Our training follows the NauticEd competency-based model to ensure sailors are confident, capable, and prepared on the water.
Confidence-focused, hands-on instruction.
Experience that translates to real sailing skills.
Instruction tailored to your goals.
Credentialed, reliable, safety-first.
With extensive sailing experience and professional instructional background, Billy Crotty provides clear, patient, and practical instruction. His teaching approach emphasizes understanding the “why” behind every maneuver, ensuring students are confident and capable when sailing independently.
The Beneteau 393 is a well-regarded cruising sailboat known for its versatility, comfort, and solid offshore capability. Designed by Berret/Racoupeau, it is suitable for extended coastal passages as well as day sailing.
Configured in a practical 3-cabin, 2-head layout, the boat features a spacious cockpit and a comfortable interior with excellent natural light and proven construction quality. This makes it an ideal platform for hands-on instruction and skill development.
Hear the experience of our happy clients
Training takes place in and around Newburyport, Massachusetts—an excellent sailing area offering a mix of protected waters, tidal conditions, and access to open coastal sailing. This environment allows students to gain experience in varied and realistic conditions.
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