Xiamen · Sailing Training Centre

Harness the wind.
Master
the sea.

Professional sailing instruction from complete beginner to competition level. An internationally certified coaching team ready to teach you the language of wind and water.

18+
Years of Excellence
2,400
Sailors Trained
12
Certified Instructors

A course for
every level

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01

Beginner

First Sail

From knots to basic sail trim — learn wind awareness, boat safety fundamentals, and complete your first solo tack and jibe on the water.

02

Intermediate

Open Waters

Master upwind, downwind and reaching points of sail. Study chart reading and weather interpretation in preparation for your RYA Day Skipper certificate.

03

Racing

Race Tactics

Designed for competitive sailors. Dive into starting sequences, tactical laylines, mark-rounding strategy and fleet positioning for serious regatta performance.

N S E W

We teach more
than sailing

We teach the ability to read nature and respond with confidence. Founded in 2006, BlueWater Sailing has spent nearly two decades turning curious beginners into sailors who truly understand the sea.

Our curriculum is grounded in offshore racing experience and structured around the RYA international framework — every session has a clear objective and a measurable outcome.

RYA Certified
Globally recognised qualification
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On-water training
Every lesson takes place at sea
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Race-proven
China Cup podium finishes
8-boat fleet
Modern training vessels always ready

Forged by
the ocean

CH

Captain Chen Haifan

Head Coach · Founder

Former national team member and two-time Olympic qualifier. Over 25 years on the water, specialising in Laser and 470-class performance coaching.

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
LX

Lin Xiaofeng

Intermediate Programme Lead

Marine engineering graduate with a China Cup class victory to his name. Renowned for precision teaching in navigation and meteorology.

RYA Day Skipper Instructor
SY

Shen Yuanyang

Youth & Junior Coach

Combining a background in education with elite sailing, Shen has developed BlueWater's acclaimed junior programme for sailors aged 8 to 18.

RYA Junior Instructor

Ready to set sail?

Free trial sessions are now open for booking. Limited spots available — come and feel what it's like to leave the shore behind.

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