Why Choose Black Rock Sailing School?

Since opening in 2008, Black Rock has become one of the most award winning sailing schools in America, and as a boutique sailing school, we offer a level of training, flexibility, and fun, that few others can match.

The owner, and primary instructor, Captain Brenton, has been teaching sailing since 1991 - and full time since 1995. He has been trained by many industry leaders over the years, has sailed over 230,000nm as captain, has personally taught over 10,000 students, and has managed/owned two award winning sailing schools since 1998.

Few others have this level of experience that they can deliver to you in such a fun and exciting environment. If you are serious about learning how to sail, we'd like to help you reach your goals! Brenton has literally been teaching sailing longer than some sailing school owners have been alive!

Whether you are just entering the sport, or a seasoned boat owner, we can help build your skills and confidence! We offer American Sailing certifications aboard our own boats on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island - BUT specialize in offering custom certification solutions aboard PRIVATE vessels anywhere along the entire US East Coast, and custom learn-to-sail vacations aboard chartered boats anywhere in the world!

With a focus on quality - not quantity, we take a few students at a time, and turn them into highly skilled, highly confident sailors, capable of sailing any inland or coastal waters, or taking on the world's oceans.

Our focus is to prepare our clients to:

• Go daysailing in lakes, rivers and bays
• Explore the coastal waters aboard larger cruising boats
• Bareboat charter vessels 30 - 50ft in length, both monohull or multihull, at any charter base worldwide
• Purchase a boat, and be confident that they have the skills and knowledge to be safe

We offer a range of American Sailing certifications from 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 114, plus custom docking/tight quarters maneuvering training, coastal cruising adventures, and ocean passage opportunities.

OUR GOAL IS TO BECOME YOUR LIFELONG SAILING PARTNER - from learning and getting your certifications, through Club Membership to gain experience, to buying and maintaining your own boat!!
We will be by your side through your sailing journey, supporting you and answering your questions as you go:

• ASA certification
• Focused, personal instruction
• Sailing club membership
• Help in buying a boat
• Bluewater sailing, charters and deliveries
• Ongoing ownership advice