adult sailing school
Welcome to our Sailing School on Biscayne Bay! We love what we do, and if you learn sail with us, chances are that you will love it too! We are proud to be accredited by US Sailing, our National Governing Body for the sport of Sailing.
Programs
Scroll down the page to learn about our products. All can be scheduled online except for the Basic Keelboat Challenge. We also offer referrals to US Sailing-accredited Basic Cruising/Bareboat Cruising-Catamaran Endorsement certifications.
F.Y.I Our adult sailing programs have two daily departures. The first is from 10 AM to 1 PM, and the second is from 1 PM to 4 PM. We are closed on Mondays, and Thursdays are reserved for our Veterans Sailing program.
BASIC KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION
The Basic Keelboat Certification is a learn-to-sail course. No prior sailing experience is required. You will learn the fundamental principles of safe, confident day sailing aboard our 23’ Sonar keelboat in light to moderate winds. Enjoy a beautiful day on the water and see your confidence grow from day one to that of a competent sailor by the end of the six-day (18-hour) course. Basic Keelboat Online brings the material to life with interactive content and lively graphics. It’s based on the Basic Keelboat textbook and includes quizzes and a written test. The on-the-water test includes person-in-the-water drills, points of sail, tacking, jibing, and basic navigational rules, and more. Prerequisites: None
CHALLENGE THE COURSE
A certification candidate may, with previous experience and competency, challenge the required prerequisite levels by completing the written and practical examinations for each required level. Essentially, you will be taken for an on-the-water evaluation for the highest level of certification you are challenging. Pass the practical and then take the exam for the appropriate certification levels.
SINGLE SAILING LESSON
For those seeking more time in the boat to be better prepared to take the Basic Keelboat Certification Course, hands-on sailing takes place aboard our three-person keelboat, the 23' Sonar. Each lesson is about three hours long and requires a minimum of two (2) students or a maximum of three (3) students per boat.
LET'S GO SAILING 2.0
Let's Go Sailing 2.0 offers Basic Keelboat graduates affordable sailing opportunities to keep sailing and learn more. If needed, Team Paradise will provide an instructor or someone with more experience to add safety and comfort aboard.
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When a Basic Keelboat lesson is not at max capacity, room for Let's Go Sailing 2.0 becomes available. Team Paradise announces any open space aboard on WhatsApp within 48 hours of departure. If you want to sail, reply to the message, and admin will schedule your sail and auto-generate an appointment confirmation. The fee of $75 will be invoiced. Only the admin can schedule your participation.
Tip: Follow our Team Calendar online to see what any day looks like. It will give you a heads-up on what will likely become available, and an announcement will be posted.
Basic Keelboat graduates are welcome to join the chat room. Invitations follow shortly after graduation.
SUNDAY ADULT SAILING WITH JULIANA
This program is intended for our Basic Keelboat graduates and those who have never sailed but want to try their hands on the tiller and sheets. This is a great opportunity to gain access to sailing on beautiful Biscayne Bay aboard one of our 23' Sonar class boats. Practice your sailing skills and refine your technique, or sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey; no prior knowledge is required. Juliana will help you reach your next level regardless of where you are today. Practice makes perfect!
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1. Each sail is about 3 hours long and requires a minimum of two (2) guests or a maximum of four (4) guests per boat. If only one guest signs up, Team Paradise will try to find another guest to join. However, if they cannot, the sail may need to be canceled and rescheduled for another date.
2. Team Paradise requires that guests give at least 48 hours ' notice when canceling a scheduled appointment. If not, the guest may lose the position without the ability to reschedule unless the cancellation is due to medical reasons or entirely out of anyone's control.
3. Team Paradise reserves the right to cancel any event if safety is a concern. Please remember that weather conditions in your area may differ from those on Biscayne Bay, so it's important not to assume a class is canceled. During unpredictable weather conditions, we may contact you in the morning and possibly postpone the starting time, even for one hour. We offer boats and equipment, instructors, and a sailing location so that you can enjoy a safe and fun experience. It is your responsibility to cancel and reschedule!
5. Please sign our Digital Waiver #1 General Participation Waiver: https://www.teamparadise.org/sign-participation-waiver
6. Get the most out of your sailing experience, visit: https://www.teamparadise.org/what-to-wear
7. Read our Cancellation Policy: https://www.teamparadise.org/cancellation-policy
PERFORMANCE & SPINNAKER
Take your sailing to the next level. Control the boat instead of the boat controling you! Learn to fly a spinnaker, roll-tack, use the main traveler, jib-leads, and backstay. Learn how to sail higher and faster upwind and lower and faster downwind. It all equates to becoming a more efficient and better sailor. Time in the boat is vital to make it happen.