SailTime Tampa Bay Sailing School is in the top 1% in terms of quality of yachts. Our young Sailing Fleet has more extras than any other ASA (American Sailing Association) sailing school. We promise to give you a quality experience unlike any any other ASA sailing school. Our boats will only smell fresh, with Electric Flush, Fresh Water Heads, Air-Conditioning and even DirecTV! The yacht you choose to sail on will give you a wonderful and comfortable experience.
SailTime Tampa Bay Sailing School will provide private instruction at a time that is convenient for YOU... Our SailTime Tampa Bay coaches will act like the Pro at the local golf club. Our goal is to be available to you for private coaching lessons on your private yacht.
OUR GUARANTEE :No matter if you are a novice or already have experience - we guarantee to make you 100% comfortable and confident in your ability to bring your friends, family and work colleagues out safely and competently on whatever size yacht you decide to sail.
Design the Course for you...
SailTime Tampa Bay Sailing School, American Sailing Association Approved and Certified.
Our Sailing School will give you a dream experience. Learn to sail on one of our well equipped luxurious and sweet smelling yachts.
(Don't make the mistake of sailing on a smelly old boat and never sailing again.)
Training Options. Call/email for quote
Option 1 - "Fun Day Sailing with SailTime Tampa Bay"
This is a one day program. You will meet with our Trainer and enjoy a nice day sailing on the water. We can even offer sail training, giving you basic understanding of why sailing is popular for all ages & backgrounds. Our goal is to put fun into sailing day by making your sailing dream a reality. Refreshments will be available during the sail, simply turn up relax and feel special during a trip to remember. No Stress, just lots of Fun!
- Chartering a Sailboat for 1 day
- Private instruction with onboard ASA Instructor/Captain
- Bring as many as five other people
- Sandwiches, soft drinks and water
- Fun, Sun & Relaxation
- Sailboat size 32 or 36
- Sailboat upgrade to 44DS or 50
Option 2 - ASA 101 (Basic Keel Boat) 2 Day Course.
(101) Learn terminology, equipment, sailing theory, points of sail, crew communication, crew overboard recovery, knots, traffic rules, with emphasis on docking and safety.
- Two Day course
- Chartering Sailboat for 2 days
- Private instruction with onboard ASA Instructor Captain for 2 days
- ASA 101 Certification including textbook
- ASA 1 year Membership & registration ($39)
- ASA Sailing Log Book
- Sailboat Size 32 or 36
- Upgrade 1 - Charter the boat for an evening and sleep over,
- Upgrade 2 - Bring a second person or more.
Option 3 - ASA 101 & 103 - (Coastal Cruising Course) 3 Days
Sailor learns to cruise safely in local and regional waters, as both skipper and crew, Learn Coast Guard equipment requirements, emergency handling, anchoring equipment and techniques, sail handling and reefing, chart reading, docking, weather and much more.
- Three Day Course
- Private instruction with onboard ASA Instructor Captain for 3 days
- ASA 101 & 103 Certification including textbook Sailboat size 32 or 36
- ASA 1 Year Membership & Registration
- ASA Sailing Log Book
- Upgrade 1 - Charter the evenings and sleep over,
- Upgrade 2 - Bring a second person or +,
- Upgrade 3 -Sail a larger yacht 44DS or 50
Option 4 - ASA 104 - (BAREBOAT CHARTERING) - 4 days
The Standard includes knowledge of onboard systems including minor engine troubleshooting, fuel, cooling and electrical systems, the head, and safe use of the galley. Practice piloting, navigation, anchoring, docking, cruise planning, VHF radio use and other skills required for coastal cruising or island hopping. (ASA 101/103 required.)
- Four Day Course
- Private instruction with onboard ASA Instructor Captain for 4 days/3 nights
- ASA 104 Certification including textbook
- Sailboat Size 36
- Upgrade 1 - Charter the boat for one additional evening the day before the course starts,
- Upgrade 2 - Bring a second person or +,
- Upgrade 3 -Sail a larger yacht 44DS or 50
A Message from our Lead Instructor
Members, customers & students enjoy well-maintained boats and planned activities.
It continues to be a pleasure for me to work with SailTime Tampa Bay and the highlight for me continues to be teaching the necessary skills for sailing to new and existing students. I look forward to training and getting to know each and every one of you."
Option 5 - ASA 101, 103 & 104 (Basic Keel Boat, Coastal Cruising Course & BAREBOAT CHARTERING).
- Six Day Course (this can be 6 days back-to- back or split up 2 days back-to-back and then 4 days-back-to-back)
- Chartering Sailboat for 6 days and 4 nights
- Private instruction with onboard ASA Instructor Captain for 6 days/3 nights
- ASA 101, 103 & 104 Certification including textbooks
- ASA 1 year Membership and registration ($39)
- ASA Sailing Log Book
- Sailboat Size 36
- Upgrade 1 - Charter the boat for addition evenings the before the courses starts
- Upgrade 2 - Upgrade the boat size for the final 4 days, 44DS or 50
- Upgrade 3 - Bring a second person or more.
Additional Days - Simply sign up for more days with us no matter what course you are doing.
Unlike other sailing schools, we offer one-on-one training. This means it will just be you or your group and your, private trainer and a sailboat all to yourself. This way you can feel relaxed, knowing that you gain everything that is being taught which gives you true understanding of the processes involved in sailing competently on a good size sailing yacht.
