Sailing Instruction & Yacht Services

We’re here to help you thrive

After years of personal and professional experience, we founded Beyond Horizons to help individuals make their sailing dreams a reality. With our comprehensive instruction and resources, you’ll develop renewed confidence and tactics to help your sailing and boat ownership thrive.

Beyond Horizons Sailing offers private instruction and systems coaching aboard your vessel in and around San Diego.

We focus on the skills that actually make you independent:

  • Taking your boat on and off the dock without panic

  • Planning and executing safe day sails and longer passages

  • Understanding your electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

  • Preparing your boat and crew for longer passages

Everything is tailored to your boat, your experience level, and your goals

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Private Lessons on Your Boat

  • Hands-on instruction aboard your own vessel, tailored to your experience level and goals. Sessions are practical, calm, and confidence-focused.

    Common focus areas include:

    • Docking & close-quarters maneuvering

    • Sail handling, reefing, and trim

    • MOB procedures & onboard safety

    • Helm confidence for new or returning sailors

    • Crew communication & roles

    • Day sailing and coastal skill-building

    Lessons are customized based on conditions, your boat, and what will most improve your confidence.

  • $75/hour, 3 hour minimum

    • 3-hour session: $225

    • 4-hour session: $300

    Multi-session packages available for sailors who want structured progression over time.

Systems & Maintenance

  • On-your-boat systems walk-throughs are designed to demystify how your boat actually works and how to keep it reliable. It may include recommendations regarding upgrades and simplification.

    Sessions may cover:

    • Electrical systems (batteries, charging, loads)

    • Engine basics & routine checks

    • Plumbing, fuel, and water systems

    • Rigging overview & inspection points

    • Preventive maintenance routines

    • Creating a simple systems & maintenance reference for your boat

    The goal is independence — knowing what you’re looking at, what’s normal, and when to act.

  • $100/hr, 1 hour minimum

    Ideal for new boat owners, refits, or sailors preparing for longer trips.

Boat Deliveries

  • Professional boat deliveries with an experienced captain + systems-focused mate team. Owner-aboard learning deliveries are available for sailors who want hands-on experience during the passage.

    Services include:

    • Pre-departure inspection & planning

    • Weather routing & passage planning

    • Daily progress updates

    • Safe, methodical boat handling

    • Optional systems coaching underway

    Routes, timing, and crew structure are discussed on a case-by-case basis to ensure safety and realism.

    • Day rate: Starting at $1,000/day

    • Expenses: Travel, fuel, dockage, and provisions billed separately

    Exact pricing depends on route length, boat size, and owner involvement.