WHY LEARN TO SAIL IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ?

ABOUT THIS DESTINATION

The Sea of Cortez in Mexico, between the Baja peninsula and Mainland Mexico is truly an exceptional place to sail. Join us on a sexy new catamaran or monohull for a week as you learn how to sail and earn your ASA certifications (ASA 101, 103, 104 and 114 are offered). An amazing place to embark on your own sailing journey.

WHAT MAKES THE SEA OF CORTEZ SPECIAL?

Picture white sand beaches, crystal clear water, and astounding marine life! The Sea of Cortez has 972 islands (only 1 is inhabited!) with stunning desert topography that meets gorgeous beaches. One of the highlights of this area are the picturesque anchorages you may well have all to yourself.

WHY LEARN TO SAIL IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ?

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SAILING CALENDAR:
WHERE AND WHEN TO SAIL

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
MALLORCA WE SAIL WE SAIL
CROATIA WE SAIL WE SAIL
BAHAMAS WE SAIL WE SAIL
MEXICO WE SAIL WE SAIL
TAHITI WE SAIL
GRENADINES WE SAIL WE SAIL

BOOKING LEAD TIMES:
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How far in advance should I book my course with Nautilus? The further in advance the better as boat and captain availability fill up well in advance.

IDEAL

4-6 Months Before Trip

CHALLENGING

3 Months Before Trip

VERY DIFFICULT

1-2 Months Before Trip

SAMPLE ITINERARY AND MAP

SATURDAY

Fly into La Paz (airport code LAP) or with limited flights you may need to fly into San Jose Del Cabo (airport code SJD) and catch a shuttle across. Relax at the beach club until boarding time at 5pm, get settled aboard, meet the other students and go out for a delicious meal!

SUNDAY

Do a chart briefing, systems overview and check all the equipment on the boat. Set sail for Espiritu Santo island, learn to anchor and then swim and enjoy the turquoise water. After some fun, do your first formal lessons aboard.

MONDAY

After a detailed look at engine operation and maintenance, head out and learn how to sail! You'II learn points of sail, sail theory, and then head out to practice your sail trim. Sail up the coast to Ensenada Grande, a beautiful bay with a great hike through the cactus forest.

TUESDAY

After a brief morning lesson, motor up the coast to swim with the sea lions! Then, pop the sails and chart a course for one of the most famous anchorages in the Sea of Cortez, called "The Hook". Anchor off the white sand beach, paddle board, and hike the ridge trail.

WEDNESDAY

Go for an early morning snorkel and then take one of your ASA tests. The afternoon challenge is to circumnavigate the island under sail, without your instructors help. We then sail up to the little fishing village of San Evaristo, and if Lupe and Maggie's is open, go ashore for fresh grilled fish tacos.

THURSDAY

Chart a course and set sail for Bonanza beach over 30 nautical miles away. Troll fishing lures and hope for fresh fish for dinner. This will be a fun passage! We will stop for lunch at one of the many stunning anchorages for a swim and to wrap up another test. By this point you will be in charge of all the charting, navigation, sail trim and be the captains for this leg.

FRIDAY

After a leisurely morning exploring the long white sandy beach, we weigh anchor and sail back to marina Costabaja for docking practice. Friday night we will go out to celebrate all our new captains, then spend that final night on the boat.

SATURDAY

We are off the boat by 8am and you are free to fly home, or take a couple of extra days to explore the area! You can swim with whale sharks in the bay outside of La Paz, go scuba diving or head an hour south to La Ventana to learn how to Kiteboard.

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NOT JUST A COURSE,<br> AN ADVENTURE
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AN ADVENTURE

PUT TOGETHER YOUR PERFECT
SAIL TRAINING EXPERIENCE

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What has been your sailing and boating experience?
Plan Plan We create a curated trip for you, selecting
destination, vessel, timing and instructor.
Prepare Prepare We send you the resources needed to help you start
planning, studying and preparing for your trip.
Embark Embark Set sail on the trip of a lifetime!

MEET RECENT STUDENTS ...

“We were looking for a sailing school that would accommodate our entire family in the process. We have children, and plan to sail with them in the future, so we wanted them to be learning too. Nautilus was great to work with and it felt like they really understood our personal goals. They worked with us to achieve our goals and we are very pleased with the experience!

Our instructor (JJ) was excellent and we had great sailing weather! We completed all the certifications that we set out to earn, and we should be receiving our seals from ASA soon!”

CHRIS AND FAMILY, Colorado (USA)

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