Delta Sailing School

The best mom and pop sailing school around. Great classes with great instructors and the most affordable you can find. They offer a wide range of classes and have monthly events, cookouts and adventure trips around the world as well. If you want to learn to sail or become a better sailor, this is the place. The Delta also offers great climate almost all year round.

I took basic keelboat at Delta Sailing School. I was originally scheduled to take it right when the covid restrictions were out into place. DSS restructured their classes and (at least for my class) reduced the class size to two and made it a 3 day course instead of four. I think the class length and size ended up being perfect! I had a great partner to work with and we clicked really well. Wendy was my instructor. She was a fountain of experience, knowledge, wisdom, and more importantly patience! She allowed us to make and learn from mistakes while making sure we didn't put ourselves in danger. The class was usually indoors for the morning, then out on the water after lunch. We got a ton of time on the tiller with plenty of time to practice our maneuvers. The sailing area is in the San Joaquin river. There is ample room to sail, but you do end up taking or jibbing about every 5 minutes or so. With how physical it is I think we got the perfect amount of time on the water. DSS was a fantastic place to learn. I ended up joining their sailing club and am looking forward to lots of practice before taking my next ASA class with them!

I just finished the ASA101 Challenge and the ASA103 class. I was very impressed with the school, and the personal attention from Captain Alan! His teaching style is very pragmatic, and low key. He does an excellent job of having us apply what we learned in class to our on-the-water experiences. Unlike some schools and classes, he really wants his students to succeed, and learn to love sailing as much as he does. I'm really looking forward to continuing to apply what I have learned as I continue my sailing adventures!

My husaband and I began Basic Keelboal (ASA 101) and are currently enrolled in Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103) at Delta Sailing School. The instructors for ASA 101 were patient and eager for us to succeed in developing each critical skill required for sailing. They made learning fun and encouraged us with positive feedback. Our instructor for ASA 103 is helping us hone the skills learned in ASA 101 and increase our confidence. We are scheduled for Coastal Cruising (ASA 104) next month. In between classes, DSS allows us the use their fleet of 22' and 27' boats to practice and run through drills. The owners have Sail Days and BBQ for students and members of the sailing club associated with the school. Definitely a family friendly place to learn and appreciate sailing. I highly recommend Delta Sailing School !!!

I've wanted to learn to sail but never seem to have the time. The thought of driving down to the Bay Area multiple times for a class isn't appealing (would rather sail down there) so was surprised to find out there is a sailing school so close to Sacramento. Not only closer, but better prices for classes and club with good charter rates. The instructors are patient and have lots of experience too. Highly recommended.