Ocean Sailing Academy

Ocean Sailing Academy, located at 33 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, South Carolina, is the perfect place to develop your boating skills and join a community of safe and confident boaters. Our USCG-Certified Master Captains offer standardized on-the-water training programs for beginners and experienced boaters alike. Whether you are looking to learn the basics of safety and boat handling or focus on specific areas such as docking or trailering, we have courses tailored to meet your needs.

Our internationally accredited Training School offers a wide variety of education classes, certification opportunities, and personalized skill-building training. With courses ranging from 3 to 46 hours, you can learn at your own pace and level of expertise. Our hands-on approach to training ensures that you gain practical knowledge quickly and become a safer boat operator.

We are proud to be one of the only accredited schools for US Powerboating and US Sailing in the U.S. Our Specialty Programs cater to women, families, private groups, teens & youth, and first-time boat owners. With our standardized system of training, you can go from a novice to a confident captain in just a few short days.

Join us at Ocean Sailing Academy and make the commitment to become a skilled and safe boater. Your family and friends will thank you for it!