Learn Sailing the proper way!

the only 'all private lessons' sailing school in arizona.

About Us

Tiller and Kites is an INTERNATIONAL YACHT TRAINING accredited sail and power school.

International Yacht Training (IYT) is the Global Standard for Maritime Training and Certification. IYT credentials are accepted in more countries and by more charter companies. Tiller and Kites specializes in ‘one-on-one’ training, from beginners to more advanced training and coaching. We do not put you in a group where the timeand attention is divided amongst several people of varying skills. We also use high performance boats, namely the class leading J/24 and the Andrews 26. Our boats have new sails, new outboard motors and equipped for proper performance sailing.

Find out why Tiller and Kites is THE place to start your sailing adventure – or greatly improve your skills and abilities.  Our goal is to create CAPABLE, COMPETENT and CONFIDENT sailors.

OUR BOATS

TandK primarily sails the world class J/24 as well as a high performance Andrews 26.

Sailboat Services

Do you want your boat to perform like a Tiller and Kites boat? Give us a call – let’s discuss your boats, your wants and needs and keep it within a reasonable budget.

Outboard Motors

Tiller and Kites is a TOHATSU dealer at Lake Pleasant. If your outboard ‘was runnung till it stopped running’ we can either repair it for you or replace it with a new Tohatsu Outboard.

New Sails

Sails are the heart and muscle of your boat. Old, worn out sails need to go! Tiller and Kites sails are exclusivly from ELLIOTT PATTISON Sailmakers. Let us inspect your sails (and standing/running rigging) and enjoy sailing your boat the way she should be sailed.

The only place where you’ll get the perfect solution for all your sailing needs.

Come sail with us!

There is sailing, and then there is SAILING!

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The School

Tiller and Kites is known for its distinct fleet of boats, all painted the same color. From C15 dinghys to NACRA catamarans and J/24s, you will always recognize a Tiller and Kites boat!
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High Performace Sailing

This does not mean 'racing' - it means sailing at the highest level you can achieve, then working on improving those skills. 'HPS' is not about how good you are, but how few mistakes you make.
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Racing skills

You may or may not race your boat - however a mediocre racer will make a very good cruiser; a good cruiser will never be a good racer. Learn the techniques derived from racing, and then adapt them to your own style of sailing.

Need help with your sailing skills or with your boat? Ask us!