The Performance Sailing School
410.280.2040
The Basic Keelboat course is the most comprehensive learn to sail course there is. We start the keelboat course on board the boat, introducing you to the basic parts of the boat and how to rig the sails. Next, we'll help you develop wind awareness and its relationship to the boat. You will get underway […] Read more
Our intermediate level courses are designed for sailors familiar with the basics who are looking to expand their keelboat skills and confidence to move into either cruising or racing. If you have already completed some sailing education or spent time on the water already, this course will help you learn to analyze, adjust and shape […] Read more
J World Annapolis' US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification course is a great way to the build skills to cruise for extended adventures and unlock worldwide chartering opportunities. Get ready for a cruising adventure in the Chesapeake Bay while earning your US Sailing Certification In addition to the topics taught in our3-Day Basic Cruising course, our […] Read more
J World Annapolis' US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification course is the place to start your sailing education. To match today's busy schedules, we offer our Basic Keelboat course in a two-weekend format in addition to the five-day, midweek course. In this course, you will learn to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in […] Read more
Fun, Easy, Exciting - Start Sailing Now! J World Annanpolis' Sailing Fundamentals course is the perfect way for you to start sailing today. This two-day course is a great introduction for the person who wants to discover the exciting sport of sailing, or become a more competent and helpful crew without committing to a full-length […] Read more
The Basic Keelboat course is the most comprehensive learn to sail course there is. We start the keelboat course on board the boat, introducing you to the basic parts of the boat and how to rig the sails. Next, we'll help you develop wind awareness and its relationship to the boat. You will get underway […] Read more
J World Annapolis' US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification course is the place to start your sailing education. To match today's busy schedules, we offer our Basic Keelboat course in a two-weekend format in addition to the five-day, midweek course. In this course, you will learn to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in […] Read more
Fun, Easy, Exciting - Start Sailing Now! J World Annanpolis' Sailing Fundamentals course is the perfect way for you to start sailing today. This two-day course is a great introduction for the person who wants to discover the exciting sport of sailing, or become a more competent and helpful crew without committing to a full-length […] Read more
Our Spinnaker & Raceboat Handling course is a racing-oriented course that covers sail trim, symmetric and asymmetric spinnaker handling, and crew organization for sailors with solid helm and sail trim skills. During our two-day spinnaker course, we will work on mark roundings, speed control, steering techniques, and crew communication. This course is perfect for skippers […] Read more
The Basic Keelboat course is the most comprehensive learn to sail course there is. We start the keelboat course on board the boat, introducing you to the basic parts of the boat and how to rig the sails. Next, we'll help you develop wind awareness and its relationship to the boat. You will get underway […] Read more
Fun, Easy, Exciting - Start Sailing Now! J World Annanpolis' Sailing Fundamentals course is the perfect way for you to start sailing today. This two-day course is a great introduction for the person who wants to discover the exciting sport of sailing, or become a more competent and helpful crew without committing to a full-length […] Read more
J World Annapolis' US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification course is the place to start your sailing education. To match today's busy schedules, we offer our Basic Keelboat course in a two-weekend format in addition to the five-day, midweek course. In this course, you will learn to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in […] Read more
J World Annapolis' US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification course is the place to start your sailing education. To match today's busy schedules, we offer our Basic Keelboat course in a two-weekend format in addition to the five-day, midweek course. In this course, you will learn to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in […] Read more
Our 3-day cruising course teaches the fundamentals of cruising aboard larger, more complex cruising boats. Our Three-Day Basic Cruising course introduces you to larger boats. You will learn boat systems including diesel basics, electrical, plumbing, through-hull fittings, propane system, galley, safety equipment, roller furling and self-tailing winches. You will work on anchoring, maneuvering under power, […] Read more
Fun, Easy, Exciting - Start Sailing Now! J World Annanpolis' Sailing Fundamentals course is the perfect way for you to start sailing today. This two-day course is a great introduction for the person who wants to discover the exciting sport of sailing, or become a more competent and helpful crew without committing to a full-length […] Read more
Our intermediate level courses are designed for sailors familiar with the basics who are looking to expand their keelboat skills and confidence to move into either cruising or racing. If you have already completed some sailing education or spent time on the water already, this course will help you learn to analyze, adjust and shape […] Read more