Best Sailing Schools in The Philippines
All sailing schools in the Philippines offer Certificates of completion that indicate you have learned the basics and can happily go sailing with useful knowledge. Certificates of completion however, may not be recognized in other countries unless they are issued by a school that is a member of an international sailing association. International sailing associations that offer certificates recognized worldwide are:
- Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
- American Sailing Association (ASA)
- International Sailing Schools Association (ISSA)
- International Yacht Marine Certification Society (IYMCS)
- International Yacht Training (IYT)
Each association offers a range of certificate courses, from beginner through to offshore captain competency.
In the Philippines you can obtain certificates based on internationally recognized sailing association curriculum at the following locations:
- RYA - RYA Philippine School of Yachting
- ASA - Petrel Sailing School
- ISSA / IYNCS - Palawan Sailing
Sailing Schools Near Me
Here below are the list of sailing schools, sailing clubs and yacht clubs where you can learn to sail in the Philippines.
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Albay Yacht Club
Legazpi City, Albay
GPS Location: N13.1367356° E123.7614595°
Facilities include: sailing lessons, dinghy rental
The Albay Sailing Club accepts visitors: offers sail-training using Oz Goose sailing dinghies, organizes monthly regattas to teach racing tactics; best to telephone in advance to arrange sailing lessons or, contact Albay Yacht Club through their website.
Tel: +63 917 580-3690
www: albaysailing.com
Google Earth Link: Albay Yacht Club
Balangay Marina Sailing & Yacht Club
Cubi-cubi, Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte
GPS Location: N8.980354° E125.38155°
Facilities include: offers sailing lessons; the club is co-located with the Saint Joseph Institute of Technology Maritime Training Center
Balangay Marina Sailing & Yacht Club accepts visitors: if you are looking for sailing lessons in an Oz Goose dinghy then you must focus on weekends only (Friday through Monday); typical sailing course will be accomplished over four weekends; best way to contact is by mobile phone or email
Tel: +63 919 301-8601
Email: pkuzuri@gmail.com
www: Facebook
Google Earth Link: Balangay Marina Sailing & Yacht Club
Europa Sailing School
Club Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas
GPS Location: N14.131155° E120.589424°
Facilities include: offers sailing lessons; the club is co-located with the Punta Fuego Yacht Club at Club Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas
Europa Sailing School accepts visitors: if you are looking for sailing lessons in a sailing yacht or sailing catamaran then this could be for you; typical sailing course will be accomplished over a couple of days or over a whole week; best way to contact is by mobile phone or email
Tel: +63 995 504-8187
Email: pkuzuri@gmail.com
www: europayachts.ph
Google Earth Link: Europa Sailing School
Layag Bugsay Dabaw (Sailing Paddling Club Davao)
Babak, Samal Island, Davao Del Norte
GPS Location: N7.136100° E125.686667°
Facilities include: beach-launch dinghy sailing lessonw by arrangement
Layag Bugsay Dabaw accepts visitors for: sailing lessons in Oz Goose and Laser sailing dinghies; best to contact in-advance for sailing lessons - email or mobile phone.
Tel: +63 929 503-7364
Email: info@layagbugsay.org
www:www.layagbugsay.org
Google Earth Link: Layag Bugsay Dabaw
Mayon Sailing Club
Baracay, Albay
GPS Location: N13.314995° E123.771951°
Facilities include: sailing lessons aboard Hobie Getaway
Mayon Sailing Club accepts visitors: offers sail-training through access to Viento de Mar Resort; best to book in advance by telephone or email.
Tel: +63 977 803-7471
Email: markmacnamara1961@yahoo.com.ph
www: Facebook
Google Earth Link: Mayon Sailing Club
Palawan Sailing
Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan
GPS Location: N E
Facilities include: certificate sailing lessons aboard cruising yachts
Palawan Sailing accepts visitors: offers ISSA/IYMCS Certificate sail-training courses aboard sailing yachts (not sailing dinghies); best to contact in advance for courses
Tel: +63 977 803-7471
Email: thierry@palawan-sailing.com
www: palawan-sailing.com
Google Earth Link: Palawan Sailing
Petrel Sailing School
Puerto Galera, Or. Mindoro
GPS Location: N13.5038104° E120.9665951°
Facilities include: sailing lessons using keelboats
Petrel Sailing School (part of Dive Dao dive resort) accepts visitors: offers ASA Certificate sail-training aboard cruisng yachts; course instruction in English and Chinese; contact by Facebook or telephone
Tel: +63 977 777-7017
www: Facebook
Google Earth Link: Petrel Sailing School
Puerto Galera Yacht Club
Puerto Galera, Or. Mindoro
GPS Location: N13.503250° E120.949433°
Facilities include: sailing lessons using Optimist, Mirror and Laser class dinghies
Puerto Galera Yacht Club accepts visitors: offers certificate sail-training to different levels with lessons in a block or spread out over a number of weeks; contact by email or telephone
Marine VHF: Channel 68
Tel: +63 917 520-5874
Email: clubhouse@pgyc.org
www: www.pgyc.org
Google Earth Link: Puerto Galera Yacht Club
RYA Philippine School of Yachting
Makati City, Metro Manila
GPS Location: N14.557983° E121.021997°
Facilities include: certificate sailing courses aboard sailing yachts
RYA Philippine School of Yachting accepts visitors: offers RYA Certificate sail-training courses; best to book in advance by telephone or email.
Tel: +63 977 690-6140
Email: info@philippineyachting.com
www: philippineyachting.com
Google Earth Link: Philippine School of Yachting
Subic Sailing
Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
GPS Location: N14.821028° E120.271820°
Facilities: racing and sailing lessons on Laser and other dinghies, as well as keelboats
Subic Sailing accepts visitors: offers sailing lessons and racing around Subic Bay; recommend telephone or email in advance to confirm availability of boats and instructors
Tel: +63 926 639-8531
Email: zedavecilla@lighthousesubic.com
www: subicsailing.com
Google Earth Link: Subic Sailing
Taal Lake Yacht Club
Talisay, Batangas
GPS Location: N14.083° E120.994°
Facilities include: sailing lessons in Hobie 16 (sports catamaran) or Oz Goose dinghy; organizes monthly sailing regattas to teach racing tactics.
Taal Lake Yacht Club accepts visitors: choose full certificate course or weekend courses, best to call or email first to make arrangements
Tel: +63 917 838-3726
Email:peter@tlyc.com
www: tlyc.com
Google Earth Link: Taal Lake Yacht Club
