ASA Certified Florida Sailing School

All Levels of Instruction from Landlubber to Salty Veteran
Fully Licensed Captains & Instructors

To become one of the ASA Sailing Schools, Sailing Florida Charters & Sailing School, Inc. met rigorous qualification standards which are internationally recognized. Our ASA certified courses give sailors of all experience levels an opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities.
Monohull or Catamaran Sailing
We provide courses to bring the first timer to a level of competent seamanship. If you wish to move to the small elite who sail the world's oceans, our advanced offshore sailing school can provide you with the necessary skills.

Your sailing lesson in Florida is taught aboard new sailboats, 29' to 47' - depending on the course, with all the amenities of today's cruising boats, including inboard power, full cockpit bimini, refrigeration & enclosed head.

Marina Locations:
The Vinoy Resort Marina - click here for directions
The Harborage Marina -
click here for directions


American Sailing Association (ASA) Curriculum

I. Basic Seamanship: Each individual course provides two (2) days of classroom and on the water instruction learning the skills required for safe boat handling, sailing theory, crew communications, crew overboard recovery, traffic rules, with emphasis on docking and safety, etc.
II. Advanced Cruising Standard:
III. Advanced Ocean Cruising:

Sailing Florida Charters & Sailing School, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1421 Bay Street S.E., Suite #2
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

Two (2) Marinas Available:

Vinoy Resort Marina
501 Fifth Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

  The Harborage Marina
1110 Third Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone: (727) 894-SAIL (7245)
Toll Free: (866) 894-SAIL (7245)
Fax: (727) 896-6259
email : dockmstr@sailingflorida.com


Florida Sailing