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Catamaran Sailing Schools in Florida

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Most people start out sailing a monohull (classic single-hulled boat) and then later transition to cats. Whether you are transitioning or it’s your first time on a boat if you’re looking for a school to teach you how to become a competent catamaran sailor, check out this list of options in sunny Florida! 

Here are seven of the top-rated catamaran sailing schools in Florida:

• Blue Water Sailing School
• Offshore Sailing School
• American Sailing Academy  
• Emerald Coast Sailing School & Charters  
• Sunshine Coast Adventures Sailing School 
• Sara Bay Sailing School   
• Intelligent Sailing Club School  

Let’s take a deeper look at these catamaran sailing schools to discover which one will help you achieve the skills you need to sail these boats successfully. 

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1. Blue Water Sailing School

Blue Water Sailing School is a highly ranked sailing school based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They also have several other schools in other areas, including Rhode Island, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.  

Moreover, they are considered one of the top educators for catamaran sailing. They have several catamaran sailing course offerings with over ten years of experience. 

The school has also earned several awards and certificates from the American Sailing Association. Additionally, they offer tons of courses at varying difficulty levels for novice to advanced sailors. You can learn more about their catamaran classes on their course list page . 

2. Offshore Sailing School

Offshore Sailing School is next on this list of sailing schools available in Florida (multiple locations) offering catamaran cruising lessons.  

Advertised as America’s #1 Sail and Power Cruising School, the school has excellent ratings on Google and numerous testimonials on their website showcasing their expertise. 

This sailing school has been in business for 55 years and has highly qualified staff on board. So if you’re looking for a staycation, a group or corporate team building activity, or private lessons, they have it all.  

They also have many all-inclusive learning vacation options at six different sailing school locations. One is on Florida’s gulf coast, with another available in the British Virgin Islands. The school makes it very easy to receive a free quote , so you can plan ahead. 

3. American Sailing Academy  

If you’re looking for other catamaran sailing options, check out American Sailing Academy located in Key Largo, Florida. They advertise a fleet of varying skill level lessons, top instructors, and unique experiences.   

Their Cruising Catamaran course is a two-day lesson that teaches students how to sail a catamaran between 30 to 45 feet (9 to 15 meters) in size through medium to high wind speeds.  This course also comes with a certification if you pass the test!  

American Sailing Academy also offers online and hybrid learning options if you’re looking for more sailing lessons and resources.  

They even offer specials for those who sign up to receive special packages via email. Their website also advertises more affordable and “economical” vacation and lesson package options.  So, if you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, American Sailing Academy could be perfect for you.  

4. Emerald Coast Sailing School & Charters

Number four on my list of catamaran sailing schools in Florida is Emerald Coast Sailing Schools and Charters. After a prolonged absence from lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic, this school is back up and running!

Emerald Coast Sailing School & Charters has a 4 out of 5-star rating on Google and offers a Cruising Catamarans Made Easy Course for about $2,600. The course takes two days to complete and has several options for completion.  

With every sailing class that Emerald Coast offers, you get professional instructors, who are U.S. Coast Guard Captains and certified American Sailing Association professionals. You can also opt for private lessons and have flexible scheduling options.   

They also have several sailing location options outside of the waters of northwest Florida, including the Gulf of Mexico and Pensacola Beach.    

5. Sunshine Coast Adventures Sailing School 

Are you looking for more award-winning sailing schools with over ten years of experience in Florida? Well, next on my list is Sunshine Coast Adventures Sailing School! It has a 5-star rating on Google, and they offer more than just sailing lessons on their excursions.

Sunshine Coast Adventures Sailing School offers a mix of sailing lessons, snorkeling, fishing, and kayaking.

In addition, they offer a Cruising Catamaran course that helps individuals and groups learn how to captain a catamaran and gain essential knowledge in catamaran structure, performance, safety, and more.    

6. Sara Bay Sailing School   

Number six on this list is Sara Bay Sailing School which offers a variety of sailing lessons, including Cruising Catamarans Made Easy.

Despite how the name makes it sound, this is an advanced course. If you don’t have previous sailing experience, this may not be the right school for you.  

Some of their other courses are beginner-friendly options if you’re open to other sailing courses.

However, they specify that their courses are better for adult students, including individuals seeking an American Sailing Association Certification.  

The Sara Bay Sailing School could be a good fit if you have previous sailing knowledge. You can find it on the Florida Gulf Coast in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.  

7. Intelligent Sailing Club School  

Last but not least on this list of Florida-based sailing schools is Intelligent Sailing Club School . They offer several catamaran sailing options. With years of experience and a nearly 5-star rating on Google, this may be your preferred sailing school. 

They have both one and two-day training courses advertised on their site for catamaran sailing, including “Fund Day Sailing…” and “The Intelligent Sailing Catamaran Course.”

Both courses offer fun and relaxation combined with techniques and lessons for sailing.

They have three additional catamaran sailing lessons available.  Some come with an American Sailing Association certification, while others do not. You can also do a combination of sailing courses with all the classes they have.

One of the excellent features of Intelligent Sailing School is the ability for individuals to design their ideal course using a combination of other sailing options or individual lessons. 

This is also the only sailing school specializing in one-to-one instruction in Florida, meaning you get the Captain and yacht all to yourself!  

• Blue Water Sailing School: Home Page
• Offshore Sailing School: Contact Us
• American Sailing Academy: Home Page
• Emerald Coast Sailing: Home Page
• Sunshine Coast Adventures: Home Page
• Sara Bay Sailing School & Charter: Home Page
• Intelligent Sailing Club School: Home Page 

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ASA Certification Standards: ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran

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Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat (101) and Basic Coastal Cruising (103). The Bareboat Charter Standard (104) is also a prerequisite and can be attained either by itself prior to BBC Multihull (114) or in conjunction with BBC Multihull (114). In either case, all material in both standards (104 & 114) must be taught and tested before 114 can be awarded.

General Description: An advanced cruising standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper and crew of a 30 – 50 foot multihull sailboat by day in coastal waters. The standard includes those skills unique to a 30 – 50 foot multihull.

I. Sailing Knowledge

• Identify and describe the following hardware/terms:
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to operating a multihull sailboat.
• Describe the weight carrying characteristics of 30 – 50 foot cruising multihulls and how weight distribution affects safety and performance.
• Describe the differences in performance between multihulls and monohulls of similar size.
• Describe the accommodations of a typical 30 – 50 foot multihull and how comfort and safety will differ from a monohull.
• Identify differences in ship’s systems between multihulls and monohulls.
• Describe shoal draft and its effect on planning ahead and sailing.
• Describe the danger of capsizing, how to recognize the danger and how to prevent it.
• Discuss the characteristics of a multihull which determine windage and the effects of windage on course and speed.
• Discuss how multihull design affects turning radius.
• Describe a typical center/daggerboard installation on a multihull and how they affect performance.
• Describe options for gear stowage and proper stowing procedures.
• Describe how and where a safety harness would attach to a multihull.
• Discuss the various sail combinations and how they affect balance of a multihull.
• Discuss the differences of multihull heavy weather sailing practices (advantages and disadvantages) including the following:
• Describe and discuss the methods of rafting multihulls and the limitations involved.
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Boat handling under power.

• Cast off and safely leave a dock with at least two different wind directions relative to the bow.
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• Maneuver the boat under power in a confined space, noting the effects of wind and current.
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• Turn the boat in the tightest possible circle to determine its turning radius. Twin screw boats will perform the exercise with screws turning in opposite directions and again with screws turning in the same direction.
• Repeat the previous item while turning the boat in the opposite direction and compare the differences between both turns.
• Repeat the previous two items while making sternway.
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• Steer a straight course of at least 10 boat lengths in reverse using moderate speed.
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• Demonstrate a skipper’s actions and commands while under power from the time a crew member falls overboard until crew is safely recovered.
• Describe at least two methods of getting a person out of the water and back on board a multihull.

Boat Handling Under Sail

• Function as helmsman and crew giving correct commands and proper responses while demonstrating the proper techniques of closehauled sailing, reaching (all three points), running, tacking and jibing, heading up, bearing away and luffing while noting the differences and likenesses of sailing a multihull vs. monohull.
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• While sailing at full power, luff sails and observe how long it takes for a multihull to come to rest.
• Trim luffing sails noting how long it takes to accelerate to full power.

Person Overboard (Under Sail)

Demonstrate a skipper’s actions and commands while under sail from the time a crew member falls overboard until crew is safely recovered, use two different return techniques including the quick-stop method.

Heavy Weather

• Reduce sail by reefing and shake out a reef while keeping the vessel under control and on course.
• Heave-to and get underway again, noting the vessels motion at different angles to the wind.
• Sail with the mainsail only, then headsail only,noting performance characteristics and limitations.

Use proper anchoring techniques to anchor using the following methods:

• Two anchors off bow and stern (Bahamian moor)
• Single bow anchor and bridle
• Single bow anchor and stern to beach (Med style)
• Bow to a permanent mooring with bridle (if available)
• Beaching with consideration of daggerboard/centerboard, rudder and hull mounted electronics. (optional)

Making Fast and Snugging Down

• Secure a boat to various dock configurations so as to provide limited movement and set out fenders correctly.
• Take extra precautions to secure a vessel for the night at a dock and at a mooring.

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Southern Most Sailing School Key West, Florida Keys

(305) 407-4141 southernmostsailingschool.com.

When you come to KeyWest to take your sailing classes you will be in a Tropical or subtropical area of Florida. Our prevailing winds are from the South East and we separate the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean with our narrow peninsula. This means we can get the benefit of the Ocean Breeze but not the big waves on the Gulf side.  When you’re trying to learn how to sail you can concentrate on just that and not be tossed around by 4 to 6  foot waves like you might be if you were sailing on the Atlantic …

Sunshine Coast Adventures Sailing School Key Largo, Florida Keys

(888) 688-6744 www.sunshinesailing.com.

We are an award winning ASA sailing school offering live aboard ASA sailing classes and sailing charters in the beautiful Florida Keys and the Bahamas. During a typical sailing vacation, we mix in some snorkeling, some sailing, some fishing, some kayaking and some relaxing. Learn to sail at your own pace surrounded by turquoise waters and the smell of the open sea. We offer customized live aboard sailing courses for couple. For a better overall experience, during our couple’s course, you are the ONLY couple aboard.

Veteran Sailing Association Tavernier, Florida Keys

(305) 619-3433 veteransailing.com.

Ahoy! Veteran Sailing Association is the Florida Keys newest ASA sailing school located in the Upper Florida Keys. Capt. Joe is a US NAVY SEAL, who (being a native) knows the waters having sailed them his entire life. VSA’s custom ASA training program is geared toward Veterans, those that support them and couples seeking the confidence to sail unassisted without any prior sailing experience.

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