Marina Sailing Newport Beach

Marina Sailing at Balboa Marina in Newport Beach offers ASA-certified sailing instruction from beginners through experienced sailors, teaching you to sail on Newport Harbor. The Introductory Sailing Lesson puts two to four students on a keelboat with a certified instructor for a hands-on session where you take the helm, practice sail trim, and learn to navigate the harbor from the start. To book, call or email their Newport Beach office at (949) 548-8900; the school is part of the ASA certification system and this lesson feeds into the full Basic Keelboat course if you want to continue.