Sailing is an ART. We Treat it Like One!

Hinckley resting at the dock

In today’s world, shortcuts are an everyday way of life …but not at Sail Dallas LLC! Our curriculum is designed to develop fundamental concepts before proceeding to intermediate or advanced skills. It takes time and practice to become a competent sailor. You will apply your new skills before proceeding with the next certification level.

We do not issue multiple-levels of certifications for a single course. Our curriculum takes a bit longer and costs a bit more than the "quickie" weekend cram courses but you’ll develop the seamanship skills of a competent skipper!

Our class format has the lowest Student-to-Teacher ratio in the North Texas area.

Sailing is an art. We treat it like one.

An Exciting Sailing Opportunity!

• A curriculum developed around the US SAILING Keelboat Certification System to ensure high quality courses
• Comprehensive American Sailing Association (ASA) Certification Facility
• Private & Semi-Private Instruction: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced/Offshore.
• J-24 Sailboat Rentals to qualified students
• Easy access to Dallas, Lake Lewisville, Pier 121 marina

ASA & US SAILING Certifications

Magellan Sailing Center, Inc proudly offers certifications through the ASA

Sail Dallas is an US SAILING certified school. This dual certification ensures you unequaled quality instruction.

The standards set by these organizations in qualifying their instructors are unparalleled. Your instructor must meet both practical and legal qualifications. All instructors must have extensive sailing & teaching experience. Intermediate and Advanced instructors must hold a Masters Captains License (w/ sailing endorsements) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Learn Close to Home

We are offering several sailing courses onboard our fleet of J-24 sailboats. Every course is designed to develop fundamental sailing skills.

Our Basic Sailing lessons are offered as a one weekend course in which you learn the basics of sailing. Continue on for your ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification from Magellan Sailing Center, Inc.

Learn to sailing on the famous J-24 sailboat on Lake Lewisville with easy access to the North Dallas area. We are located on the south side of Lake Lewisville at Pier 121 Marina (just off of Hwy 121) and just a short drive from most North Dallas locations. This puts our fleet of fully equipped J-24 sailboats close enough so you can sail and relax after a hard day at the office! This stable, yet performance-oriented boat is nearby and ideal for learning and recreational sailing. Our boats are available for rent exclusively to qualified students.

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Private Instruction: The Effective Alternative!

Our goal is Excellence & Competency! We represent an alternative to cram courses. Our specialized private lesson format is more than a group lesson for a small group. Our specially developed drills concentrate on YOU and develop sound sailing fundamentals and techniques.

The critical factor in any sailing program is tiller time. Tiller time is the time YOU actually operate the boat, not the time you spend watch someone else sail. There is NO substitute for tiller time!

As long as the boat & weather cooperate, sailing really isn't a difficult sport. However, when a squall line comes rushing across the water and the winds build to 50 mph, will you really know what to do? Call to discuss and design a program to meet your needs.

Challenge the Certification & Refresher Courses

You may already have sailing experience and don't need the full basic sailing curriculum. We offer Challenge & Refresher courses.

The accomplished sailor, already familiar with the basics of sailing, who wants to pursue higher level Certifications, may challenge the basic standard. Our Fast-Track Certification program is available for an hourly rate (takes approximately 2 to 4 hours). While the Certification Challenge may be a little demanding, we will not ask you to do anything we don't ask of our students.

If you have some sailing experience and simply want to review or sharpen your skills, customized Refresher Course available.

We have quite a few sailors who have taken a brief refresher course and then successfully challenge our standards.

The Final Authority on Sailing

When you demand the best, go to the final authority! US SAILING has been representing sailors for over one hundred years. It is the non-profit National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States as established by the U.S. Congress under the Amateur Sports Act. All aspects of sailing, rule and race administration, and supporting the U.S. Olympic sailing team, are the province of US SAILING. It’s the first thing to look for in a sailing school!