OHIO SAILING CENTER
SAILING INSTRUCTION
Fully accredited sailing instruction & certification at Buckeye Lake and Lake Erie, Ohio
Learn to sail or advance your sailing skills and certifications. “OSC” offers private sailing instruction and certification for ALL levels of experience from beginners to advanced. “OSC” instructor credentials include over 50 years of recreational and racing experience.
Personalized Sailing Instruction
“OSC” strives to provide a unique approach to personalized training – all tailored to your individual sailing goals – instructing on “OSC” provided Catalina Capri 22 foot sail boats. The coursework begins online with NauticEd’s ‘best in class online knowledge and theory courses, and then we get on-the-water to learn and practice skills with hands-on training – and have fun! This approach allows students to learn knowledge and theory at their own pace while maximizing time and experience with on-the-water training.
Training You Can Trust
Students learn to sail through our fully accredited sailing education program, a program that prepares them to be a competent sailor. Rest assured that our training program adheres to the U.S. Coast Guard’s American National Standards for sailing training. Our Certifications and Licenses are recognized by yacht chartering companies around the world.
Training with “OSC” is fun, rewarding, and only the beginning of a lifetime of sailing adventures.
Practicing maneuvering & docking after a day at sail
Fully Accredited NauticEd Training & Certification
NauticEd’s mission is to educate and train competent sailors. Sailing competence requires a mix of knowledge, skills, and experience. Once achieved, competence means a sailor will keep the crew safe, have more fun, and be empowered with the confidence to sail beyond visible horizons and personal boundaries. NauticEd programs exceed all U.S. and international recreational sailing standards. NauticEd courses conform to U.S. Coast Guard EDU-3, NASBLA verified third-party assessment, and exceed United Nations (UNE) Resolution 40 competence standards. Learn more about NauticEd »
What do you want to learn?
Sail Training Courses & Certifications
We are thrilled to offer our students a variety of on-the-water training courses taken in concert with NauticEd online training. Our only question for you is, what do you want to learn? Captain Jeff focuses his learn to sail and large sailboat/bareboat charter in the following areas.
Learn to Sail – Beginner Courses
There are several options to get started in sailing, from a basic skills introduction to crew to learning to skipper a small keelboat. Contact Captain Jeff to discuss your goals and the best way to get started!
Introduction to Sailing
Course #1
If you’re just getting started in sailing and want to dip your toes in, then this course is for you. We’ll “show you the ropes” so to speak – but actually, we’ll show you a lot more than just the ropes.
Cost $395.00 per person
What this includes:
- Online courses: Basic Sail Trim, Navigation Rules, Introduction to Sailing
(approximately 8 hours of self-paced at-home state-of-the-art multimedia online coursework) - On-the-water instruction: 3 hours
Qualified Crew
Course #2
Crew (or ’crewing’) is a great option to start sailing. Learn how to effectively participate as a valued crew member when sailing locally with friends or on a sailing vacation. Be able to have active fun sailing with friends-with-boats.
Cost $695.00 per person
What this includes:
- Online courses: Basic Sail Trim, Navigation Rules, Introduction to Sailing (or Qualified Crew Member course for more advanced crew students)
(approximately 8-15 hours of self-paced at-home state-of-the-art multimedia online coursework) - On-the-water instruction: 4 hours
- Optional classroom in-person instruction to fill in any identified knowledge gaps: 3 hours
Note: All hours indicated are estimated based on individual student needs.
Skipper Small Keelboat Sailing
Course #3
Learning to sail small sailboats is easy and fun! No prior experience is required to get started. In this course, you will learn the essentials to competently and safely skipper sailboats up to 25ft. The Skipper Small Keelboat Course covers everything you need including a proper understanding of the theory knowledge and practical on-the-water skills. Once graduated, you will be able to confidently and competently take friends and family day sailing. This course follows the American National Standards as prescribed by the US Coast Guard for sailing training and assessment.
Cost $995.00 per person
What this includes:
- Online courses: Basic Sail Trim, Navigation Rules, Introduction to Sailing Course #1, Qualified Crew Member Course #2, and Skipper Small Keelboat Course #3 which is approximately 32 hours of self-paced at-home state-of-the-art multimedia online coursework)
- On-the-water instruction: 6 hours
- Optional classroom in-person instruction to fill in any identified knowledge gaps: 6 hours
- We estimate a total of 44 hours of instruction will be provided to each Student based on their individual needs to accomplish the goals of these classes.
Certification & Standards
NauticEd is the leading international and fastest growing North American sailing and boating education company with a mission to educate and train competent sailors. NauticEd is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as conforming to the American National Standard for sailing training and assessment. NauticEd’s sailing license exceeds the United Nations (UNE) resolution 40 ICC competence standards for yacht charter and is accepted by port authorities worldwide.
American National Standards
In 2017, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) developed the American National Standards (EDU-3) for sailing training and assessment in an effort to increase the competence of new sailors. To date, NauticEd is the only global sailing education body to be recognized as meeting these high standards by ensuring competence across the board with comprehensive theory knowledge, on-the-water skills assessment, and an appropriate amount of on-the-water experience prior to certification.
International Sailing License & Credentials (SLC)
The International Sailing License and Credentials (SLC) is recognized by worldwide port authorities and yacht charter companies as the North American equivalent to the United Nations ICC sailing license. Requirements include a practical assessment of competence by a NauticEd American National Standards sailing instructor.
Student Guide
Learn all about NauticEd courses, certifications and more.
Contact us to get started
Contact Captain Jeff and the Ohio Sailing Center Team to register, for more information, or to learn which is the best program for you.
Phone: (740) 954 8004
Email: J1@ohiosailingcenter.com