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Florida offers an exceptionally broad boating environment, from inland lakes and protected bays to the Intracoastal Waterway, the Florida Keys, and open Gulf and Atlantic waters. That range makes it an ideal place to build boating skill across navigation, shallow-water awareness, docking, currents, weather, and longer coastal passages.
NauticEd connects you with recognized schools and experienced instructors across Florida who provide hands-on, on-the-water training for both sailing and powerboating. Combined with NauticEd’s multimedia online courses, this approach builds real-world competence in line with U.S. Coast Guard American National Standards and international licensing frameworks, so you can confidently sail and powerboat anywhere in the world.
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Time and Tide Sailing School - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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*Now offering the SLC for both sail and power*
Time and Tide Sailing School is the choice for sailors who want authentic, rigorous instruction. We have a variety of mono- and multi-hull training boats available and pride ourselves in graduated instruction, increasing boat size as student confidence rises. Time and Tide Sailing School is based in Tampa Bay, but our Instructors also work throughout the Southeast United States and in the Caribbean. Train on our boat or yours!
Meritorious Charters - POWERBOAT TRAINING
Palmetto, FL, USA
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Meritorious Charters is a veteran-owned company offering hands-on powerboat training through the Meritorious Boating School powered by NauticEd. Led by Marine Corps veteran Captain Ryan Loya, we provide expert instruction, custom charters, and free certifications for veterans. From fishing and dolphin cruises to sea trials and SCUBA diving, we’re your trusted source for Gulf Coast adventures. Learn more at MeritoriousCharters.com.
Bluewater Academy - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Punta Gorda, FL, USA
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Bluewater Academy provides hands-on, real-world sailing instruction in partnership with NauticEd, a global leader in online maritime education.
Our certified instructors are skilled, passionate educators who focus on practical seamanship, safety, and building true confidence on the water.
Through NauticEd’s proven curriculum and our immersive coaching approach, students gain the knowledge and capability to cruise, live aboard, or sail offshore.
Calypso Sailing Life - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Burnt Store, FL, USA
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*Now offering SLC for Sail and Power*
Calypso Sailing Life's mission is to help people achieve their dreams to sail and even sail away!
Learn how to sail the most stable, comfortable vessel around--a cruising catamaran (sail or power). We'll teach you the ropes and you'll be chartering a boat in no time. Or if you own a new-to-you boat, we can help you gain the confidence to live your dreams!
We have classes on Calypso wherever she is! Check our website for current location
Wayne Cook - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Private Instructor - Saint Petersburg, FL, USA
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Welcome aboard! I'm Captain Wayne, a certified American National Standards Sailing Instructor through NauticEd. My journey with sailing began at the tender age of 10, and the thrill of it has never faded. I bring this enduring enthusiasm to each of my students, sharing with them the unique joy and tranquility found in sailing. My mission is to guide you through the exhilarating world of sailing, ensuring a delightful and educational experience. I chose to teach through the NauticEd platform as it perfectly combines interactive online learning with the hands-on practical training I will provide to you on the water.… more›
Welcome aboard!
I'm Captain Wayne, a certified American National Standards Sailing Instructor through NauticEd. My journey with sailing began at the tender age of 10, and the thrill of it has never faded. I bring this enduring enthusiasm to each of my students, sharing with them the unique joy and tranquility found in sailing. My mission is to guide you through the exhilarating world of sailing, ensuring a delightful and educational experience. I chose to teach through the NauticEd platform as it perfectly combines interactive online learning with the hands-on practical training I will provide to you on the water. Your choice of NauticEd and me as your guide is a wise one, and I'm excited to embark on this sailing adventure with you.
Captain Wayne Cook
Offshore Sailing School - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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Offshore Sailing School is a subsidiary of Seaworthy Academy, a premium NauticEd training center on Florida's Gulf Coast. From St. Petersburg and Sarasota, we deliver small-group and private instruction on large monohulls, cruising catamarans, power catamarans and powerboats. Our modern fleet and pro instructors focus on docking mastery, seamanship, passage planning, and charter-readiness, aligned to NauticEd Skipper, Bareboat Charter Master (Cat) and Powerboat pathways.
Offshore Sailing School - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Sarasota, FL, USA
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Offshore Sailing School is a subsidiary of Seaworthy Academy, a premium NauticEd training center on Florida's Gulf Coast. From St. Petersburg and Sarasota, we deliver small-group and private instruction on large monohulls, cruising catamarans, power catamarans and powerboats. Our modern fleet and pro instructors focus on docking mastery, seamanship, passage planning, and charter-readiness, aligned to NauticEd Skipper, Bareboat Charter Master (Cat) and Powerboat pathways.
Carl Damm - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Private Instructor - Stuart, FL, USA
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I grew up sailing on the Great Lakes. After graduating with a BFA in Theatre Arts, I embarked on a 40-year career sailing professionally throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, East Coast USA, Bahamas, and Capetown. I have focused on safely delivering and managing offshore yachts to distant destinations. I am a proud owner of a Compact 19 and I am currently restoring a classic Tartan 27. As someone who has been fortunate to spend my entire adult life focused on pleasure and charterboat operations and maintenance, I bring a serious down to earth view of sailing. It is my passion and… more›
I grew up sailing on the Great Lakes. After graduating with a BFA in Theatre Arts, I embarked on a 40-year career sailing professionally throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, East Coast USA, Bahamas, and Capetown. I have focused on safely delivering and managing offshore yachts to distant destinations. I am a proud owner of a Compact 19 and I am currently restoring a classic Tartan 27. As someone who has been fortunate to spend my entire adult life focused on pleasure and charterboat operations and maintenance, I bring a serious down to earth view of sailing. It is my passion and my profession. I know that knowledge combined with experience brings confidence and calm on the water. I am excited to share my experience and joy of sailing with students at every level.
SaferBoater - POWERBOAT TRAINING
Palmetto/Bradenton, FL, USA
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Navigating the waters of boating can be an exhilarating experience, but safety skills and knowledge are paramount for an enjoyable journey. That's where SaferBoater comes into play. We are dedicated to providing standardized on-the-water training programs designed to equip boaters with essential skills in safety and boat handling. In partnering with NauticEd, we will now bring the best of both online knowledge training and behind the wheel skill building.
SaferBoater - POWERBOAT TRAINING
Pensacola, FL, USA
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Navigating the waters of boating can be an exhilarating experience, but safety skills and knowledge are paramount for an enjoyable journey. That's where SaferBoater comes into play. We are dedicated to providing standardized on-the-water training programs designed to equip boaters with essential skills in safety and boat handling. In partnering with NauticEd, we will now bring the best of both online knowledge training and behind the wheel skill building.
SaferBoater - POWERBOAT TRAINING
Destin, FL, USA
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Navigating the waters of boating can be an exhilarating experience, but safety skills and knowledge are paramount for an enjoyable journey. That's where SaferBoater comes into play. We are dedicated to providing standardized on-the-water training programs designed to equip boaters with essential skills in safety and boat handling. In partnering with NauticEd, we will now bring the best of both online knowledge training and behind the wheel skill building.
Mark Holz - SAILING TRAINING | POWERBOAT TRAINING
Private Instructor - Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Completed a circumnavigation of the world as captain of a Nautor Swan 65 ketch.
Experience as captain of sailing vessels up to 107 feet in length.
Previous owner of several classic sailing vessels including my current vessel, a 1959 Herreshoff H28 which is used for the Introduction to Sailing and Qualified Crew courses.