Different Types of Sailing

There are a total of five different sorts, which vary depending on your location and goals. The more daring it gets, the farther out you go. So join the San Diego Sailing Club to enjoy sailing.



Inland - best for beginners

Estuary - rivers that lead to the sea

Coastal - in sight of land

Offshore - out of sight of land

Ocean - blue water or intercontinental


Inland Sailing

The greatest sailing for novices is unquestionably inland sailing. There is always a harbor nearby, so you don't have to take tides into account, the waves aren't as big, and you don't have to stock up on supplies. Additionally, it's the least demanding on your boat because inland waters are primarily freshwater and require little upkeep.


Therefore, good news for novice sailors on a tight budget: you can utilize any form of a boat, whether its flat bottom, keel, aluminum, wood, or any sailing style you like.



Estuary Sailing

Estuary refers to a river's delta or mouth at high tide. It's water that's partially enclosed. Similar to inland sailing, estuary regions are heavily regulated. The likelihood of something very disastrous occurring is extremely low because the Coast Guard is closely monitoring everyone. Some tidal changes must be taken into consideration, and the current can be powerful.


Coastal Sailing

Coastal sailing is a type of oceanic sailing that takes place in waters that are both somewhat protected and still within sight of the shore. Sheltered waters with consistent weather and Coast Guard help are considered protected waters. Coastal sailing typically calls for a little bit better equipment and experience.


Offshore Sailing

When you lose sight of land, you are sailing offshore but not across an ocean. Offshore is defined as being within 15 miles of the coast; however, if you sail 20 miles out and then turn around to head back in for port, that is still considered offshore and is not considered blue water.


Bluewater Sailing

One of the most sophisticated styles of sailing is unquestionably blue water sailing.


Contrary to popular opinion, it's not always hard sailing. They can be, although the locations far from the coast are primarily affected by severe weather. They are generally quite calm outside of the storm season. Wind conditions can be fairly reliably predicted if you employ trade winds.

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