Team building with Team Paradise

A fun, memorable and challenging team-building sailing experience that can lead to higher performance, better collaboration and more effective problem-solving skills.

What is it?

Experience the excitement of being close to the water on a performance sailboat, competing against colleagues, racing sailboats, and having fun! We can accommodate up to 24 people for full- and half-day programs that help participants develop the teamwork necessary to handle a sailboat and compete in a safe, fun and challenging environment. People of all sailing skill levels are welcome and can participate in all activities. People with disabilities are part of our mission and are also welcome. 

Events are customizable to meet your objectives.  If it is communication or collaboration (or both), or something else to enrich your team, we will design a program to meet your needs.

What do you get out of it?

Your team will refine command and control skills, leadership, communication, cooperation and tactical thinking. Each team member will take command and guide the team through the objective. Magnus Liljedahl, Olympic gold medal sailor and Team Paradise founder and Executive Director, will share with your group what it takes to be a winning Olympian and command a winning team. His light-hearted and insightful coaching guarantees a fun and educational day of sailing. Perfect for:

Client Days - Take your clients out for an exciting day on Biscayne Bay!

Reward Days - Reward your staff and team with the opportunity to learn to sail!

Team-Building Days - Strengthen, bond, cooperate, collaborate and have fun with your team!


corporate event options

with suggested timelines:

THE CLASSIC CORPORATE REGATTA

Half-Day (four hours)

  • 1000 -1015 Guests arrive at the US Sailing Center (USSC).

  • 1015 - 1030 Introduction to Sailing, Skippers meeting with a safety briefing and team assignment.

  • 1030 - 1045 Individual team instructions aboard each vessel, hoist sails, and go sailing.

  • 1045 - 1145 Go Sailing and Practice on the Race Course

  • 1145 - 1245 Start of First Race. Subsequent races will start immediately following the previous race. Three (3) Races are scheduled

  • 1245 - 1330 Cruise back to port (staggered return to the dock).

  • 1330 -1400 Debriefing “After Sail” debriefing at the USSC (or Coral Reef Yacht Club (if pre-arranged).

“IF IT MATTERS - BE AHEAD OF YOURSELF”

THE CORPORATE RACING EXCURSION

Full-Day (seven hours w/lunch break)

  • 1000 -1015 Guests arrive at the US Sailing Center (USSC).

  • 1015 - 1100 Introduction to Sailing, Skippers meeting with a safety briefing and team assignment.

  • 1100 - 1115 Individual team instructions aboard each vessel, hoist sails, and go sailing.

  • 1115 - 1245 Practice sailing and explore Stiltsville and the edge of the Atlantic Ocean en route to No Name Harbor.

  • 1245 - 1345 Lunch for Guests and Crew at No Name Harbor (if pre-arranged).

  • 1345 - 1415 Return sail into Biscayne Bay.

  • 1415 -1530 Three short races with low-point scoring.

  • 1530 - 1615 Cruise back to port. (staggered return to the dock).

  • 1630 - 1700 “After Sail” debriefing at the USSC (or Coral Reef Yacht Club (if pre-arranged).

  • Half Day Program (4 hours)

    One boat with up to four participants – $1,950

    Additional boats per every four participants – $1,650

    20 participants (max) for five boats – $8,550

    Full-day program (7 hours)

    One boat with up to four participants – $3,100

    Additional boats per every four participants – $2,600

    20 participants (max) for five boats – $13,500

    Prices include: boat, skipper/coach, safety boat, all equipment, classroom instruction, instructional materials, snacks, water, and team photographs.

     Note: All bookings must be made 30 days before the event with a 50% deposit. If sailing conditions are not deemed safe by the program director, the event will be rescheduled for a mutually acceptable date. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more details.

    Professional drone video and pictures of your event are available for a nominal fee of $1500. Must be arranged in advance.

  • The following terms and conditions pertain to corporate team-building events at Team Paradise Sailing. The effective date of the general terms and conditions is determined by the initial 50% deposit date.

    • Corporate sailing events are customized to fit the needs and desires of the corporation; however, each sailboat will accommodate a maximum of four people plus one instructor/skipper provided by Team Paradise.

    • Booking must be made thirty (30) days in advance with a 50% deposit.

    • Payment in full is required fourteen (14) days prior to the event date.

    • A cancelation fee equal to 25% of the total cost of the event will be assessed if the corporation cancels within fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled event.

    • Team Paradise reserves the right to cancel the event if sailing conditions are deemed unsafe due to weather-related conditions such as sustained wind speed over 20 knots, thunderstorms, tropical storms, or hurricanes. The event will be canceled due to an “Act of God,” the corporation will be refunded the total contract amount minus an administrative fee of 25%. Alternatively, the event could be rescheduled to another date, mutually accepted by both parties.

    • If a tropical storm watch/warning or hurricane watch/warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Biscayne Bay area within seven (7) days of the scheduled event, the event will be canceled due to an “Act of God,” and the corporation will be refunded the total contract amount minus an administrative fee of 25%. Alternatively, the event could be rescheduled to another date, mutually accepted by both parties.

    • Once the National Hurricane Center cancels a tropical storm watch/warning or hurricane watch/warning for the Biscayne Bay area, Team Paradise requires a seven-day window to mobilize its fleet of boats. If the event has been scheduled to take place within the seven-day period, the event will be canceled due to an “Act of God,” and the corporation will receive a full refund of the contract amount minus a 25% administrative fee. Alternatively, the event could be rescheduled to another date, mutually accepted by both parties.

    • All participants must agree to and sign our Corporate Participation Waiver #7

  • Corporate Events at Team Paradise Sailing (TPS) offers two options: the four-hour Corporate Regatta and the seven-hour Racing Excursion.

    Adhering to the timeline is a priority for TPS, so please arrive at the venue on time. Per the Sailing Instructions, TPS needs four hours to run three races and execute the Corporate Regatta format. If TPS is limited to three hours due to the absence of corporate Guests, either by design or force major, only one race might be completed. If TPS has less than three hours to execute the event, sailing will be limited to a short excursion.

    Corporate events are intended to be fun and safe team-building experiences. Each of our boats can hold a maximum of four corporate guests. TPS requires the corporate guests to submit a signed participation waiver 24 hours before the event. TPS requires the corporation to provide a list of all participants, preferably 24 hours before the event, and suggest a team of up to four corporate guests for each boat. Considerations when selecting the teams include prior sailing experience and body size. For safety reasons, TPS may change the team configuration at any time.

    Sailing is a sport exposed to the elements. The wind conditions are variable. Ideal wind conditions range from 5 to 15 kn. TPS intends to make the experience as interactive and hands-on as possible for the corporate guest. If the wind range is 5 to 10 kn, the corporate guest can perform most of the tasks required to sail the boat. If the wind range increases to 10 to 15 kn, The tasks will be slightly limited. The tasks will be further restricted if the wind range is sustained between 15 to 20 kn, and the Jib sail may be eliminated. If the wind range is 15 to 20 kn with gusts above 20 kn, there will be main sail only, and the coach aboard will helm the boat. The corporate guests will always be able to help sail the boat by adjusting the sails, balancing the boat, navigating, and timing the start. Sailing will be canceled if the wind range is sustained above 20 Kn.

    • Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen

    • Refillable/reusable water bottle (filling station at sailing center)

    • Performance t-shirt or light long-sleeved shirt for added sun protection, shorts or light long pants for added sun protection (ensure clothing allows for free movement)

    • Non-marking sports shoes with non-skid soles

    • Towel/personal hygiene kit (shampoo, etc., for a shower at the end of the day)

    • Change of clothing (casual wear for evening meal)

    • Loose jewelry like necklaces or bracelets

    • Rings

    • Expensive (non-waterproof) watches or time-pieces

    • Clothing that cannot get wet / you’d prefer not to get wet

    • Clothing that does not allow for free movement in tight spaces

    • All necessary charts and navigation equipment

    • Lifejackets and safety equipment

    • All equipment required to sail the boat

    • Medication. We are unable to dispense medication, so please bring any seasick remedies or other over-the-counter or prescription medications (including epi-pens) with you.

Our boats

Team Paradise has two classes of performance sailboats to choose from

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Sonar

23-feet one-design keelboat for three to five people. The class is recognized by World Sailing. The Sonar is ideal for all types of sailing training and competitive racing. The boat is easy to sail and does an excellent job combining comfort and performance.

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J-24

 The J-24-feet one-design keelboat is compatible with the Sonar. Team Paradise has access to several boats at the US Sailing Center. For groups of 12 people or more, we mix the J-24 with the Sonar.


Our venue

Team Paradise sails on beautiful Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL

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Your team will gather at our headquarters at the US Sailing Center located in David T. Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove, Florida, a popular venue for Olympic sailing training and major sailing regattas.  Biscayne Bay is home to some of the finest sailing and boating! It is a “bright, great bay” that attracts explorers, adventurers, residents and tourists. Not only is it a source for food, transportation and commerce, it offers boundless opportunities for recreation, education and spiritual nourishment to those who visit and live nearby.