Georgef, check the Santa Barbara Sailing Center. Great facility, good instructors. In a week or so you'll be a confident bareboater
. It is both a school and a club. They also have charter boats where you can live while you learn. "Social" club sailing programs are great there, too.
Welcome To The Santa Barbara Sailing Center : Boat Rentals, Coastal, Sunset, Dinner & Whale Watching Cruises, Bareboat Charters, Channel Islands, Sailing School, And Much Much More!
Note that I have no business association with them, too
. Just like the school and the club.
Regards,
Stanly