Accessible, instructor-led sailing classes, youth STEM programs, women’s clinics, and a free veteran course in New Orleans.
From two-hour clinics to a three-year Crew to Captain progression — training for beginners through advanced youth.
boat-charters · New Orleans
Two-hour, women-only sailing clinics in New Orleans that blend hands-on coaching with community-focused leadership. Great for beginners and racers alike—book a session to build skills, confidence, and on-water hours.
Community Sailing New Orleans delivers accessible sailing education and community-focused programs on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Louisiana. The organization offers expert-led experiences for adults, youth, women, and veterans, using stable keelboats and dinghies to teach practical seamanship, safety, and navigation.
Programs include Adult Learn to Sail, Women In the Wind clinics, the three-year Crew to Captain sequence (Year One, Year Two, Year Three), a middle-school STEM Design Build Sail series, and the Tolmas Veteran Sailing course. Curricula cover knots, rigging, small-boat handling, racing fundamentals, and boat maintenance. High school participants earn boating licenses and industry-guided certifications while gaining leadership and STEM skills.
Classes emphasize hands-on learning, lake stewardship, and instructor mentorship. Sessions are suitable for beginners through advancing sailors and focus on confidence-building, teamwork, and safe on-water decision-making. Veteran and active military participants can access a free 10-hour Tolmas Veteran Sailing course delivered across five weekend sessions.
Community Sailing New Orleans partners with local schools and maritime mentors to create pathways to maritime careers and recreational sailing. Safety protocols, certified instructors, and stable training boats reduce risk and improve learning outcomes. The organization’s programs are practical for students, adult newcomers, and individuals seeking structured training for racing or certification.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Community Sailing New Orleans is recognized for community impact and inclusive programming. For residents and visitors to New Orleans, the organization provides structured, credible sailing instruction and opportunities to explore Lake Pontchartrain with experienced guidance. Registration and schedules are available online, by phone, and email.
Programs on Lake Pontchartrain
From clinics to multi-year tracks
Five weekend sessions provided
Hands-on STEM and boat skills
Open the individual experience guide to confirm current availability, pricing, policies, conditions, and inclusions before booking.
The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
A glimpse into the experiences, natural landscapes, and adventures waiting on your next trip.
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Community Sailing New Orleans offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Find schedules and register for Adult Learn to Sail, women’s clinics, youth STEM programs, Crew to Captain, and the free Tolmas Veteran Sailing course.
water-activities · New Orleans
Learn the fundamentals of sailing on a stable keelboat in New Orleans. This six-session beginner course on Independence 20s teaches knots, rigging, safety and on-water handling for confident first-time sailors.
water-activities · New Orleans
A ten-week, credential-driven program for 9th and 10th graders in New Orleans that pairs on-water sailing with STEM and lake stewardship. Earn US Sailing Basic Keelboat credentials and a boater’s license while learning small-boat handling and leadership.
water-activities · New Orleans
A ten-week, school-year sailing program in New Orleans for 9th and 10th graders that builds small-boat handling, safe-boater licensing, and industry mentorship. Year Two focuses on dinghy skills and real-world marine career pathways.
water-activities · New Orleans
A credentialed three-year maritime program in New Orleans for 9th- and 10th-graders that turns beginners into US Sailing-certified leaders. On-water sessions, STEM lessons, and industry mentorship make this a practical launchpad into maritime careers.
water-activities · New Orleans
A free, hands-on ten-week program on Lake Pontchartrain for grades 6–8 that marries STEM curriculum with real sailing. Students design, build, test models, and race in a community regatta while learning navigation, buoyancy, and environmental science.
boat-charters · New Orleans
Veterans and active military can take a free, five-weekend sailing course in New Orleans aboard stable Independence 20 keelboats. Learn knots, rigging, steering, and safety in a hands-on program designed to build real confidence on the water.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
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