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Best in Class Sailing Courses in Florida

From your first sail to advanced cruising, our ASA-certified courses help you build real skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for sailing.

Personalized Learning Paths

Florida Sailing School offers a full range of ASA-certified programs designed to take you from beginner to confident skipper. Choose the level that fits your goals — whether you’re sailing for fun, adventure, or professional growth.

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Course List

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ASA 101 – Basic Keelboat Sailing

Covers the fundamentals of sailing a keelboat in light to moderate conditions, including terminology, points of sail, basic maneuvers, safety, and seamanship.

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ASA 103 – Basic Coastal Cruising

Builds on ASA 101 to teach coastal cruising skills on a 20–30 ft sailboat, including docking, reefing, anchoring, and handling a boat under power and sail in nearshore waters.

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ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising

Prepares sailors to act as skipper or crew on a 30–50 ft cruising sailboat, covering multi-day cruising, advanced boat systems, provisioning, navigation, anchoring, and emergency procedures.

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ASA 105 – Coastal Navigation

Teaches non-electronic and electronic navigation skills, including chart reading, plotting, tides, currents, bearings, and voyage planning for safe coastal cruising.

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ASA 106 – Advanced Coastal Cruising

Advanced training for commanding a vessel on extended coastal passages day and night, including watchkeeping, heavy-weather sailing, advanced safety, and handling emergencies.

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ASA 114 – Cruising Catamaran

Specialized training for operating cruising catamarans, covering multihull handling, docking, maneuvering, weight considerations, sail trim, and safety unique to twin-engine, wide-beam boats.

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AS 101 Basic Keelboat / AS 103 Basic Cruising

Expands ASA 101 skills with more refined sail trim, crew coordination, and performance sailing techniques for improved control and efficiency.

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AS 101 / 103 / 104 Combo Course

Get started with several classes and prepare your sailing journey.

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AS 103 / 104 Combo Course

Get started with several classes and prepare your sailing journey.

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AS 101/103/104/114 Combo Course

Get started with several classes and prepare your sailing journey.

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AS 104/114 Combo Course

Get started with several classes and prepare your sailing journey.

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Why Sailors Choose Us

We combine certified instruction, ideal sailing conditions, and a supportive community to help every student gain confidence, skill, and freedom on the water.

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Freedom & Adventure

Learning to sail opens new horizons — from day-cruises to longer voyages.

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Confidence & Skill

Gain hands-on experience, from hoisting sails to navigating safely under power.

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Reconnect & Unwind

Leave everyday stress behind and rediscover your connection with nature.

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Ready to Begin Your Sailing Journey?

Start your ASA-certified training today and experience the thrill of sailing under Florida’s perfect skies. Whether your goal is day cruising or ocean adventures, we’ll help you every step of the way.

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