Florida

Florida Sailing Lessons in Key West on the Atlantic, St. Petersburg on Tampa Bay, Captiva Island on the Gulf of Mexico

Key West on the Atlantic, St. Petersburg on Tampa Bay, Captiva Island on the Gulf of Mexico

Captiva Island and adjacent Sanibel Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast are known as the shelling capital of the world, with pristine shoreline, miles of sugar-sand beaches, acres of protected habitats, and wildlife on land, in the sea, and sky. There is something for everyone on captivating Captiva! We’re based at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa, situated between Pine Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico, with a private beach, complimentary bicycle use, a spa, multiple pools, fishing dock and watersports, multiple dining options, all on property. Cruise to waterside tiki huts, restaurants, and boutiques. Escape into private anchorages and explore natural habitats on barrier islands.

St. Petersburg  is ideal for learning new sailing skills and gaining bareboat cruising certification. We’re based at the Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites and our boats are across the street in the Municipal Marina. This convenient hotel is in the middle of this vibrant town known as a haven for sailors who love the sea and living the sailing lifestyle. Florida sailing vacations get you out on the warm waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, where you can enjoy year-round sailing lessons. Whether you like laid-back beach resorts or an chic, urban cultural environment at water’s edge, our Florida sailing school in St. Petersburg, is a great location for learn to sail and sailboat cruising vacations.  Learn more about our course offerings below.

Team Building and Leadership Development Programs

This sailing program is available in St. Petersburg, Florida, for groups of 8-20 participants. Hold your next meeting in the Greatest Classroom in the World!®

Set Sail in Exotic Ports Around the World!

Cruise with Offshore Sailing School on our fabulous Colgate Sailing Adventures® cruises all over the world! View our highlights video from our Caribbean sailing flotilla in the British Virgin Islands here.

Florida Sailing Lessons and Sailing Adventures

In addition to sailing courses for beginners, with Offshore Sailing School you can enjoy great sailing and cruising courses on 40′-51′ sailing yachts. Take a look at this video, and sign up for sailing lessons in Florida today!