Nockamixon Sailing School is an American Sailing Association-affiliated sailing school and a part of Captain In You Sailing Schools, Inc.  We teach and certify our students to the high standards of ASA and Captain In You Sailing School.

Our basic and intermediate level ASA sailing classes are taught in a 2-day, day sailor approach, where students learn to sail during the day and then return home during the evenings, or you can stay overnight in one of Bucks County’s fine Inns and Restaurants.  (See Location Page of our website.)  Class size is kept small, typically 3-4 students. Classes are available from April to October to fit almost anyone’s schedule.

Please note that we offer sailing classes in either a private or a group format.  Please visit the Private or Group Sailing Courses and Prices webpages to learn more.

Lake Nockamixon is a wonderful place to learn to sail, since there are no big ships to dodge, and the water is clean and safe. Why not learn to handle a 24-foot sailboat in a safe and fun environment on Lake Nockamixon, and then learn to sail a 40-foot sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay at our sister school, Delmarva Sailing School. Take the entire series and get certified to bareboat charter in destinations all over the world or learn to sail across an ocean. Why not start close to home, without spending money or time on travel?

All of our instructors are ASA-certified sailing instructors and hold US Coast Guard captain’s licenses, ensuring the finest instruction available.  ASA has selected our instructors for their highest award, the designation of “Outstanding Instructor” in 2009, 2012, 2018, 2020, and 2021.

Streamline your sailing education with our internally developed ASA Sailing Class Study Guides that have proven effective in helping students quickly learn the information required to gain ASA certification and sail safely on their own. 

We believe that new sailors should learn to sail on a well-performing sailboat, so all our classes are taught on a Catalina Capri cruiser/racer that allows students to understand what is possible on a well-performing sailboat, equipped with the latest equipment and in excellent condition.

Learn from instructors with multiple perspectives. Nockamixon Sailing School is part of Captain In You Sailing Schools, Inc. and operates on the Chesapeake Bay as Delmarva Sailing School with the same great instructors.

After students take a class, we also offer unique “Practice Sailing Programs” that allow them to retake courses at a fraction of the cost to gain additional practice.  Please visit the Practice Sail Programs page to learn more.

By choosing Nockamixon Sailing School for your sailing education, you can realize your dream of learning to sail. Our students charter sailboats in destinations all over the world, and many have purchased their own sailboats.