Sail Libra, where Offshore Sailing and Bluewater Sailing Adventures begin!
Our passion is Bluewater Sailing and Offshore Sailing Instruction
JOIN A SAIL ON LIBRA
Our mission is to share our passion for sailing while helping others become confident, capable sailors. Whether you're brand new or experienced, an Offshore Passage or Cruiser Training aboard Libra will elevate your skills. Never sailed before? No problem — we love helping first-timers find their sea legs. Just know: we don’t take passengers — we train sailors. From the moment we weigh anchor, you’re part of the crew. Be ready to work, learn, and sail offshore with purpose.
Blue water awaits!
JOIN A SAIL ON LIBRA
Built in 1969, our iconic 60-foot Bill Tripp Jr. ketch, s/v Libra, has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded over the decades, including extensive refits completed in 2015 and 2020, along with numerous improvements every sailing season. Throughout her storied history, Libra has logged tens of thousands of nautical miles and proven her exceptional seaworthiness through rigorous sea trials and challenging voyages.
Remarkably, Libra has circumnavigated the globe twice, demonstrating not only her endurance but also her remarkable speed, comfort, and seaworthiness. Thanks to her carefully designed hull, substantial length, and robust weight, Libra is exceptionally powerful under sail, effortlessly achieving double-digit speeds even in conditions that would significantly slow lighter vessels. Originally constructed as a swift and highly efficient sailing yacht, Libra continues to embody these attributes today, seamlessly blending classic craftsmanship with modern enhancements to ensure optimal performance and comfort for every passage.
“Real sailing on a real classic sailing machine.”
- Jeff Spranger, SAIL Magazine
Offshore Sailing
OFFSHORE SAILING INSTRUCTION
It is our passion to share the transcendental experience of offshore sailing aboard a classic Bluewater Sailing vessel with highly experienced and knowledgeable captains and crew. We offer Offshore and Blue Water sailing instruction for up to 6 student sailors/adventurers from all walks of life, we have taken youth (late teens) on smaller trips up to adults up to 92 years old! We always provide safety and comfort first!
Join us for a leisurely sail to a tropical destination in the south or sign on for a longer, more advanced sails across the Atlantic or points North including the Arctic Circle. Most of our trips are 4 to 12 days, with allowances made for the destination, wind, and weather. This is an adventure in offshore passage making that offers the promise of memories for a lifetime! Join us and your friends will soon be asking you: What was your favorite port-of-call?
Thank you for taking your time and reach this far on our website! We'll now ask you to think about something that we hear from clients all the time:
"I wish I had done this years ago!"
Chances are that you will feel exactly the same. When you join an Offshore Sail Training passage with Libra, there is no book work, no tests, no stress to perform, we feel the best way for you to have a full educational experience is to be right in the middle of it. We put you behind the helm, you crank the winches, we sail during the night, eat great food, and see amazing sites. Most trips are about 6 days. Still reading? Pick a passage from the schedule and take the first step to make your offshore sailing dreams come true!
Capt Ryan Rayfield
2025 is Libra's 10 Year Anniversary learn about her adventures and how she has covered over 100k miles in that time.
Get in touch so we can start planning your next offshore sailing adventure!
You can email Captain Ryan directly at captain@saillibra.com or fill out the form below. Thank you for taking the time to look at our website. Keep in mind that we may be at sea and unable to answer right away, so please be patient.