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US SAILING

COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS IN MIAMI

Learn to sail or earn your International Sailing Proficiency Certificate (IPC) year-round in Miami

Learn to Sail in Miami | US Sailing Certification Courses |

Learn to Sail in Miami | US Sailing Certification Courses |

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First Sail Experience

Let’s Go Sailing!

Would you like to try sailing? Bring your friends or family 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 sailboat.

LOCATION: Miami Yacht Club

PRIVATE GROUP SIZE: up to 6 people

LENGTH: 3-4 hours

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LEARN TO SAIL INTRO

Learn to sail in Miami with the guidance of the successful US Sailing teaching program and highly qualified professional instructors!

The Intro to Sailing class is designed for students of all ages who are interested in taking the first steps towards learning to sail in a more casual format. Most of this course is taught on the boat where our small group course sizes ensure everyone’s comfort on the boat.

During this 2-day course, you will begin to learn essential key sailing skills:

  • 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

GROUP SIZE: 3-5 students per boat

COURSE LENGTH: 2 days

UPCOMING COURSE DATES:

Saturday & Sunday, November 1 - 2, 2025

Saturday & Sunday, December 6 - 7, 2025

Saturday & Sunday, January 6 - 7, 2025

Saturday & Sunday, February 6 - 7, 2025

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US SAILING

CERTIFICATION

COURSES

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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 confidently sail a 18 to 28' keelboat on inland waters in calm conditions.

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    NOVEMBER 2025

    4-day / 2 weekend Keelboat Certification Course

    Saturday & Sunday, November 15 and 16

    Saturday & Sunday, November 22 and 23

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    4-weekday Keelboat Certification Course

    Tuesday to Friday, November 18 to 21

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    DECEMBER 2025

    4-day / 2-weekend Keelboat Certification Course

    Saturday & Sunday, December 13 and 14

    Saturday & Sunday, December 20 and 21

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    4-weekday Keelboat Certification Course

    Tuesday to Friday, December 16 to 19

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    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 bluewater and more challenging sailing conditions and work on your docking skills. The highly regarded US Sailing teaching system will equip you with an engaging and thorough learning experience.

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    OPTIONS

    4-day / 2-weekend Basic Cruising Certification Course

    Saturday & Sunday

    4-weekday Basic Cruising Certification Course

    Tuesday to Thursday

    OR CHOOSE OUR NEW ACCELERATED CRUISING COURSE COMBINATION

    5-day Basic Cruising & Monohull Bareboat Cruising Course in Key West

    DECEMBER

    Monday to Friday, December 1 to 5

    Monday to Friday, December 29 to January 2

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    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

    Saturday & Sunday, November 15 and 16

    Saturday & Sunday, November 22 and 23

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    OR CHOOSE OUR NEW ACCELERATED CRUISING COURSE COMBINATION

    OCTOBER

    5-day Basic Cruising & Bareboat Cruising Course

    Thursday to Monday, October 9 to 13

    DECEMBER

    5-day Bareboat Cruising Course with Catamaran Endorsement

    Wednesday to Sunday, December 3 to 7

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    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.

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Challenge a US Sailing 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

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