YES! You CAN Learn to Sail, Confidently.
Whether it’s a lesson with me learning to sail in Austin, Texas or a Caribbean adventure
Ready when you are.
Hi! My name is Emily Leach, nice to meet you (virtually). I’m the chic that put this whole Sails & Grace idea together 🙂
When you’re ready to start your sailing journey, I want you to know that I’m in your corner. My role can be different depending on what you need—sometimes it’s connecting you with the perfect captain or trip, and other times it’s me right there beside you on the boat, providing hands-on instruction. Think of me as your guide and biggest supporter in the sailing world.
I take my role in your adventure seriously, and I promise to bring all the patience, compassion, and structured guidance you need. I’m here to share what I’ve learned and help you feel confident every step of the way.
Everything I do, both on and off the water, is guided by a simple set of principles I call S.A.I.L. It’s a philosophy that was instilled in me growing up, and it shapes how I run my business and live my life:
S – Stewardship: It’s all about taking care of what’s entrusted to us, ensuring we leave behind a better world than we found.
A – Accountability: We own up to our actions and take responsibility for the consequences, holding ourselves to high standards.
I – Integrity: Honesty and authenticity are non-negotiables. We build trust through our actions and stay true to our values.
L – Leadership: With humility and purpose, we lead by example, inspiring others to join us on the journey towards shared goals and aspirations.
These are the values I bring to every lesson and every trip. I believe that learning to sail is about more than just skills—it’s about building character and community, and I’d be honored to share the journey with you.
Join a Women-Only Instructional Program
Let the crystal blue water of the Caribbean teach you. Join an intimate group of fellow female sailors for a week-long instructional sailing adventure in the islands.
One-on-One Instruction/Assessment
Build your sailing confidence in a safe space. You are not alone! Regardless of where you are in your sailing journey, you can achieve your goals.
Charter Your Own Yacht
Ready to take your own sailing charter? I’d love to help you design your dream sailing charter trip and find the perfect boat.
Work with a female
Bareboat Charter Master,
Level V Instructor.
Instructional Retreats
Yacht Charters
Sail Instruction
Captain Services
Emily is an awesome instructor! Over my 3 days spent with her, I feel that my skills and abilities increased dramatically. Moreover, I feel my confidence grew! Emily created a comfortable, safe environment for learning where I was able to safely grow. I highly recommend Emily to anyone learning to sail or up their abilities!
Emily was great from getting the charter organized to ensuring we had opportunities to practice, improve, and hone our skills during the week. Feedback was clear, consistent, fair, and directive with suggestions and examples given for demonstrating desired skills in subsequent days/exercises. I would highly recommend NauticEd instruction to anyone truly interested in advancing in the sport and accelerating learning.
I have some physical limitations due to age and having had a stroke, Emily took the time to honestly explain to me how she would not allow me to go to certain areas of the boat and why. She would adapt methods of sailing to my physical abilities. She listens to the student without judgement.