If you’ve ever been sailing, you know what an amazing pastime it can be. Equal parts thrilling and relaxing, nothing in the world compares to the feeling of slicing through the waves on open water. Bare boat chartering, cruising, sailboats, and especially catamaran sailing have been around for ages, but have been steadily gaining in popularity. Go Baja Sailing in La Paz, Baja California, Mexico offers one week live board courses where you can earn your ASA sailing certification, allowing you to rent boats anywhere in the world. Imagine sailing in Croatia, Spain, Cuba, or Tahiti… the possibilities are endless, adventure awaits!

Go Big With Go Baja Sailing

Go Baja Sailing located in Marina Costa Baja La Paz, Baja California specializes in six day, six night live on boat sailing courses to prepare you for open-water adventures all over the world. You can book single or double rooms onboard one of the four impressive charter boats in their fleet. While learning how to traverse the open seas, you’ll enjoy the cruisers lifestyle, with the entire crew pitching in to take turns cooking and cleaning up the meals that include plenty of fresh local seafood. They’re more than happy to accommodate dietary restrictions, so anyone and everyone can be comfortable on the water. You’ll learn the lingo, master nautical knots, and have hours of hands-on sailing time in between ASA certification exams. The friendly, enthusiastic, and highly skilled instructors will have you feeling like a pro in no time.

The ASA has been certifying sailors for 40 years and has been instrumental in establishing worldwide standards for sailing education. They’re internationally recognized, which is important if you plan on renting or chartering a boat in the future.

But it’s definitely not all work and no play, white sand beaches and protected bays give you plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and hiking. This is a great bonding adventure for couples, small groups, and singles eager to meet new people and walk away as lifelong friends. If you’re just looking to enjoy the seascape, you’re in luck! They offer ride-along packages at a discounted rate, so you can still spend time with a partner who’s learning to sail. You’re likely to encounter many species of marine wildlife on your journey, from passing pods of dolphins to being escorted home by a blue whale! A few weeks later, you’ll receive your certification in the mail. How’s that for a souvenir!