Sailing in South-Central Florida

I decided to learn to Sail and I just started to do some research on how to start this learning path.

Go and sail yourself:

Miami area:

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Miami Water Sports

Fleet: Catamaran, Hobie Cat Wave, Getaway

Cost (as of 08/01/2023):

Hobie wave base 65$/hr + 15$/hr per person

Hobie Getaway base 100$/hr + 15$/hr per person

Optional lessons:

75$ 1/2 hour

125$ 1 hour.

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Sailing Schools:

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Blue Water Sailing School

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Coconut Grove Sailing School - ASA training/certification offered.

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Coconut Grove Sailing Club 

BASIC KEELBOAT: 

The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is the national standard for quality sailing instruction. Taught on a classic 23’ Ensign, this class includes keelboat concepts, boat and preparation, boat parts, nautical terms, rigging, sail trim, departure and return under sail, basic sailing maneuvers, points of sail, five basic knots, wind-sensing, use of navigational charts, basic navigation rules, emergency procedures, anchoring, and overboard recovery.
Goal: Thorough introduction to sailing. Big step towards US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.

Goal: Thorough introduction to sailing. Big step towards US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.

Format: Classroom and water instruction.

Member: $475.00 per person | Non Member: 500.00 per person

Schedule: The 2nd or 3rd weekend of the month, 9AM-4PM both days.

Contact: Phil Adams adultsailing@cgsc.org

Membership info here.

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Charisma Sailing School

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Team Paradise Sailing

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Palm Beach Sailing Club

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Sail Ventures Inc

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Gulfstream Sailing Club

• Class Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Boats Used for Class: Sunfish
• Fees: Club Members and Hollywood residents - $150.00; Non-residents - $200.00 Class Fee includes two free boat rental days.
• Class Size: (4) people minimum, maximum (6).
• Registration: Saturdays at Sailor's Point from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or email us for mailing address. Registrations are taken on a first-come/first-serve basis; no reservations and no same day reservations are accepted. Please fill out this form Due to the minimum class size, all registrations must be turned in (1) WEEK prior to class start date.
• Payment: Cash, Check, or Zelle payment to sailorsPoint@gulfstreamSailingClub.org
• Cancelations: A 50% fee applies to any cancelation within (1) WEEK of the class start date.
• Boat Rental Fees (after class taken): Non-members - $20.00/day; Members - $10.00/day
• Club Membership: (not required) $140.00 / $100.00 - first year / renewal. With class $100.00 / $100.00 first year/renewal.
• Requirements Able to swim; Closed toed shoes (rubber soles); Sun screen & water

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Rules to teach your son

 RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON

1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.

2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.

3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.

4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer.

5. Request the late check-out.

6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.

7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.

8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.

9. Play with passion or don’t play at all…

10. When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye.

11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.

12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.

13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.

14. You marry the girl, you marry her family.

15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.

16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.

17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.

18. Never turn down a breath mint.

19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.

20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.

21. Thank a veteran. Then make it up to him.

22. Eat lunch with the new kid.

23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.

24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.

25. Manners maketh the man.

26. Give credit. Take the blame.

27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.

28. Write down your dreams.

29. Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you.

30. Be confident and humble at the same time.

31. If ever in doubt, remember whose son you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!

32. In all things lead by example not explanation.

33. Dress how you want to be addressed

34. BE BLESSED BY BEING A BLESSING

Credit to whoever wrote this.

REGLAS PARA ENSEÑAR A TU HIJO

1. Nunca le des la mano a un hombre sentado.

2. No entre a una piscina por las escaleras.

3. El hombre que esta haciendo la parrilla/asado es lo más parecido a un rey.

4. En una negociación, nunca haga la primera oferta.

5. Solicitar el late check-out.

6. Cuando se le confíe un secreto, guárdelo.

7. Mantenga a sus héroes en un nivel más alto.

8. Devuelve un auto prestado con el tanque lleno de gasolina.

9. Juega con pasión o no juegues...

10. Al dar la mano, tómela con firmeza y mírela a los ojos.

11. No dejes que una espoleta crezca donde debería estar una columna vertebral.

12. Si necesitas música en la playa, te estás perdiendo el punto.

13. Llevar dos pañuelos. El que está en su bolsillo trasero es para usted. El que tienes en el bolsillo del pecho es para ella.

14. Te casas con la chica, te casas con su familia.

15. Sé como un pato. Mantén la calma en la superficie y rema como un loco por debajo.

16. Experimenta la serenidad de viajar solo.

17. Nunca tengas miedo de invitar a salir a la chica más guapa del salón.

18. Nunca rechaces una menta para el aliento.

19. Una chaqueta deportiva vale más que 1000 palabras.

20. Intenta escribir tu propio elegia. Nunca dejes de revisarla.

21. Agradezca a un veterano. Entonces haz las paces con él.

22. Almuerza con el nuevo.

23. Después de escribir un correo electrónico enojado, léalo cuidadosamente. Luego bórralo.

24. Pídele a tu mamá que juegue. Ella no te dejará ganar.

25. Los modales hacen al hombre.

26. Dar crédito. Asumir la culpa.

27. Enfréntate a los acosadores. Protege a los acosados.

28. Escribe tus sueños.

29. Tómate un tiempo para acurrucar a tus mascotas, te quieren mucho y siempre están felices de verte.

30. Sé confiado y humilde al mismo tiempo.

31. Si alguna vez tienes dudas, recuerda de quién eres hijo y NIÉGATE a ser simplemente ordinario.

32. En todas las cosas predique con el ejemplo, no con la explicación.

33. Vístete como quieres que te llamen

Creditos para quien escribió estas reglas.