Learn to Cruise

Hands-on instruction in the many aspects of cruising, all while living aboard and sailing. What better way to gain experience?

Topics of Instruction

Passagemaking & Navigation

  • Weather prediction and planning

  • Passagemaking and planning

  • Night passagemaking

  • Electronic Navigation

  • Watch keeping and scheduling

  • Provisioning and meal planning

Safety

  • Safety at sea

  • Dinghy Operation

Systems & Maintenance

  • Watermaking

  • Information technology and communications

  • Spare parts, on board tools

  • Yacht maintenance

  • Electrical and mechanical systems

Boat Handling

  • Sail handling

  • Reefing

  • Downwind sailing

  • Anchoring

  • Mooring

Fun

  • Travel, tourism and island exploration

  • Water sports

  • Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Fishing

Costs

The price ranges for private yacht instruction can vary depending on the duration of your trip.

One week of Cruising Instruction is $5,000 (US) per week/couple. Price includes fuel costs. Price does not include marina or mooring fees, meals or onshore entertainment. If transiting through different countries, individual Customs/Immigration fees are not included.

Provisioning will be completed at the beginning of our trip. We will as a group, discuss meal planning. Clients will be expected to pay for their portion of meals, alcohol and any other individual needs.

As a reminder, this is not a yacht charter. Clients will be expected to contribute equally in all facets of live aboard living ie cooking, cleaning and day to day yacht maintenance.

As an alternative to one on one cruising instruction, Kiana Adventures may take on delivery crew to assist in delivery of s/v Kiana to new locations.  These Crew Opportunities would be quoted at a reduced rate to gain valuable offshore sailing experience moving Kiana from one cruising ground to another.

These Kiana Delivery trips will be quoted on an individual basis depending on distance and days at sea for the delivery.

Calendar

Check Kiana’s availability! If you see some dates you’re interested in, Contact Us. Locations and itinerary can be flexible.

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“Being longtime boaters and new to the cruising world we found you and Kris to be very informative in many aspects of the sailboat cruising lifestyle. Your knowledge and expertise will be extremely valuable to us as we pursue our dream of becoming cruisers.  Kiana is so well stocked and comfortable, it was like being at home. All and all a fun, educational and very worthwhile trip for us.”

~Karen & Tom R.

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