US SAILING
Group Sailing Courses & Certifications
at Miami Yacht Club
Learn to Sail or earn your International Sailing Proficiency Certificate (IPC) year-round in Miami
First Sail Intro Course: Monday, November 11 (Veteran's Day) |
First Sail Intro Course: Monday, November 11 (Veteran's Day) |
First Sail Experience
Let’s Go Sailing!
Would you like to try sailing? Join us for a day on the water to experience the joy of sailing and pick up a few sailing terms and skills along the way.
Enjoy your time on the water with one of our experienced sailing instructors to experience the fun of sailing in a safe and stable learning keelboat, close to shore.
Our small group course sizes ensure comfort while sailing in a modern 26-foot Colgate or J-Boat sailboat.
LOCATION: Miami Yacht Club
GROUP SIZE: up to 6 people
LENGTH: 4 to 5 hours
UPCOMING COURSE DATES:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (VETERAN’S DAY)
LEARN TO SAIL INTRO
Learn to sail at Miami Yacht Club with the guidance of the successful US Sailing teaching program and highly qualified professional instructors!
This intro to sailing class is designed for students of all ages who are interested in learning to sail. Our small group course sizes ensure everyone’s comfort on the boat.
This 2-day course will teach you key sailing skills like:
How to read the wind
Steering the boat using a tiller
Setting and trimming sails for different wind conditions
Basic navigation and right of way on the water
How to tie important knots
Techniques for handling emergencies.
Don’t worry, everything is taught step-by-step, so you’ll build your skills gradually and our small group course sizes ensure everyone’s comfort on the boat.
This is the ideal course format if you are interested in learning how to sail, but are not yet ready for the Basic Keelboat Certification.
PREREQUISITES: No prior experience is necessary for this course.
LOCATION: Miami Yacht Club
GROUP SIZE: 4-6 students per boat
COURSE LENGTH: 2 days
UPCOMING COURSE DATES:
Saturday, November 23: 9:30am – 3:30pm &
Sunday, November 24: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday, December 21: 9:30am – 3:30pm &
Sunday, December 22: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday, January 25: 9:30am – 3:30pm &
Sunday, January 26: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday, January 25: 9:30am – 3:30pm &
Sunday, January 26: 9:30am – 3:30pm
US SAILING CERTIFICATION COURSES
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Learn to sail on Miami's Biscayne Bay with the most highly regarded sailing teaching program! As a US Sailing accredited school, our instructions follow the internationally accepted standards of the United States Sailing Association, the National Governing Body for the Sport of Sailing.
Click here to learn more about US Sailing Certification Courses
See GROUP COURSE SCHEDULE for upcoming course dates.
Learn more, inquire about future course dates in Miami, or start your registration now!
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Once you have your Keelboat certification under your belt, your next step will be to learn how to sail a larger cruising monohull in blue water and more challenging sailing conditions. The highly regarded US Sailing teaching system will equip you with an engaging and thorough learning experience.
Click here to learn more about US Sailing Certification Courses
See GROUP COURSE SCHEDULE for upcoming course dates.
Learn more, inquire about future course dates in Miami, or start your registration now!
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Learn the skills needed for captaining a bareboat sailing charter or go on prolonged cruising trips. This course will include boat systems knowledge for live aboard on a catamaran or larger sailboat. Completion of this course and certification, together with sufficient documented sea time, will qualify you to apply for the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).
Click here to learn more about US Sailing Certification Courses
See GROUP COURSE SCHEDULE for upcoming course dates.
Learn more, inquire about future course dates in Miami, or start your registration now!
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The US Sailing Catamaran Endorsement is available in two options:
5-day Catamaran Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
2-day Stand-Alone Catamaran Endorsement (with prior Bareboat Cruising Certification)
Learn the skills needed for captaining a bareboat sailing charter or go on prolonged cruising trips. This course will include boat systems knowledge for live aboard on a catamaran or larger sailboat. Completion of this course and certification, together with sufficient documented sea time, will qualify you to apply for the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).
Click here to learn more about US Sailing Certification Courses
See GROUP COURSE SCHEDULE for upcoming course dates.
Learn more, inquire about future course dates in Miami, or start your registration now!
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With the required skills and knowledge, you can also "challenge" a course to get certified!
Click here to learn more about US Sailing Certification Courses.
See GROUP COURSE SCHEDULE for information about course challenges.
US SAILING CERTIFICATION COURSE SCHEDULE
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US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification Course
Learn to sail a modern 26' keelboat with the guidance of the successful US Sailing teaching program and highly qualified professional instructors. At the completion of the course, you will be able to sail a 18 to 28' keelboat on inland waters in calm conditions.
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4-day / 2 weekend Keelboat Certification Course at Miami Yacht Club
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 - 27: 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday, November 2 - 3: 9:30am - 4pm
4-weekday Keelboat Certification Course
Monday, October 28 to Thursday, October 31: 9:30am - 4pm
4-day / 2 weekend Keelboat Certification Course at Miami Yacht Club
Saturday & Sunday, November 30 & December 1, 2024: 9:30am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8 2024: 9:30am – 4pm
4-weekday Keelboat Certification Course
Monday, December 2 to Thursday, December 5: 9:30am - 4pm
Learn more, inquire about future course dates in Miami or Key West, or start your registration now! Click below for our Contact Form or text "Keelboat" to 305-396-1331.
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US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification Course
Once you have your Keelboat certification under your belt, your next step will be to learn how to sail a larger cruising monohull in blue water and more challenging sailing conditions. The highly regarded US Sailing teaching system will equip you with an engaging and thorough learning experience.
Click here to learn more about US Sailing Certification Courses
4-day / 2 Weekend Basic Cruising Certification Course at Miami Yacht Club
Saturday & Sunday, November 9 & 10, 2024: 9am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday, November 16 – 17 2024: 9am – 5pm
4-weekday Basic Cruising Certification Course at Miami Yacht Club
Monday, November 11 to Thursday, November 14: 9am - 5pm
Learn more, inquire about future course dates in Miami or Key West, or start your registration now! Click below for our Contact Form or text "Cruising" to 305-396-1331.
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US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
With your US Sailing Basic Keelboat and Basic Cruising certifications completed, you are ready to register for the Bareboat Cruising course and certification.
Once you passed the certification test, you are ready to apply for your International Proficiency Certificate (IPC).
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4-day Monohull Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
5-day Catamaran Bareboat Cruising Certification Course
2-day Stand-Alone Catamaran Endorsement (with prior Bareboat Cruising Certification)
Learn more, inquire about future course dates in Miami or Key West, or start your registration now! Click below for our Contact Form or text "Bareboat" to 305-396-1331.
Challenge a Course
If you are an experienced sailor, you may challenge any US Sailing course to achieve your desired certification level. With previous experience and competency, you can challenge the required prerequisite levels by completing the written and practical examinations for each level.
To challenge a course, you will need to complete an on-water check out for the highest level of certification you are challenging. Once you pass the practical exam, you can then take the written tests for each appropriate certification level.
An example is that you wish to challenge the Bareboat Cruising certification. Our instructors will take you for an on-the-water check out at the bareboat cruising level to ensure that you have the knowledge and skill set required for the certification. Pass the practical and then you can take the multiple-choice exams for the certification and each of the prerequisites: the Basic Keelboat, Basic Cruising, and Bareboat Cruising levels.
Click here to review the standards for all U.S. Sailing certification levels.
Start making your dream a reality by securing your course dates!
Let us know when YOU would like to sail!
Private lessons and courses are always available upon request.
The best way to reach us is by email, so we can schedule a personal call to answer all your questions. Our friendly crew is looking forward to talking with you.
Click here to email us to let us know when you would like to sail!
Or simply call or text us at +1-305-396-1331.
Fair winds,
Your Charisma Sailing Crew
