From observers
to crew.
Turn a typical team outing into something active, competitive, and genuinely memorable with a corporate sailing experience aboard Blackwing in Dana Point. Available exclusively on Thursday afternoons year-round, this program blends hands-on learning with real on-the-water competition.
Your team steps aboard Blackwing, a 2023 Grand Soleil 44, and quickly transitions from observers to participants.
How The Day Sails
Learn The Ropes
A practical introduction to sailing — wind, sail trim, boat handling and safety — so everyone steps into the day with confidence.
Take The Helm
Your group takes on active roles — trimming sails, steering, managing lines — working together to keep the boat moving efficiently.
Race To Win
The session evolves into a friendly yacht-race format — basic strategy, timing and decision-making, fast-paced and engaging.
Communication · Coordination · Shared problem-solving
The experience begins with a practical introduction to sailing — covering the basics of wind, sail trim, boat handling, and safety. From there, your group takes on active roles, and the focus shifts to communication, coordination, and shared problem-solving.
Once underway, the session evolves into a friendly yacht race. Teams apply what they’ve learned in real time, incorporating basic racing strategy and timing. It’s engaging, fast-paced, and naturally brings out leadership and collaboration in a way that doesn’t happen in a conference room.
After the race, the experience continues onshore with a hosted team dinner at a local yacht club. It’s a chance to relax, recap the day, and celebrate as a group in a casual waterfront setting.
This isn’t a passive cruise — it’s a hands-on, team-driven experience designed to challenge, connect, and energize your group.
Active.
Competitive.
Built for teams.
- Hands-on sailing instruction for all experience levels
- A real, friendly yacht-race format on the water
- A hosted team dinner at a local yacht club
- Available Thursday afternoons, year-round
Thursdays book quickly — reach out with your preferred date and headcount.
