Our goal is simple: First, to provide sailors with expert sailing instruction that will give them the ability and confidence to charter or cruise anywhere in the world on their own. Second, to give students the chance to learn these skills in a new and spectacular environment.

John Connolly has over 45 years of sailing experience in oceans all over the world. Sharing with students his love for sailing and his expertise acquired through many ocean voyages, John provides practical knowledge and useful skills that can be applied in any sailing venue.

Through his many years as a professional sailing instructor, John has developed an approach to teaching that is hands-on and focuses on the experience. On these Adventure Sailing trips, he will address all issues that come up, from provisioning in a foreign port to mastering the "Med" moor to anchoring in a storm. Read over our Testimonials page to hear what past Adventure Sailing Students had to say.

Whether you are preparing for your own offshore voyage or just looking for a new adventure in foreign lands, Adventure Sailing has something for you. More than 50% of our participants join John on a future trip.

• Heavy Weather Preparation

• Night Sailing (Selected Legs)

• Storm Tactics

• Ocean Navigation, including Coastal, GPS and Celestial

• Meteorology

• Provisioning and Cooking on Board

• Safety Systems

• Boat Systems

• Boat Balance

• Advanced Anchoring Techniques, including the use of two anchors in storm conditions

With every leg of every trip, we offer students certifications, either Advanced Coastal Cruising, or both Advanced Coastal Cruising and Offshore Passage Making.