St. Augustine Sailing

St.Augustine is beautiful from the water and that view is even more enjoyable from the deck of a private luxury sailboat. Imagine moving along under the power of the wind, watching the seabirds glide and dive, and listening for that "p-puff" that announces dolphins playing or feeding nearby.

St. Augustine Sailing Charters leave from Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, a premier marina on the inland side of the Vilano Bridge. The charters offer unique sailing experiences perfect for small groups, private parties, intimate events, or a getaway for two.

St. Augustine Sailing's premium charters start with two hours on the water and can include full-day or even overnight charters. Guests may sail on the local rivers, the Intracoastal Waterway, or the Atlantic Ocean.

Every charter is captained by an experienced and knowledgeable U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain.

An Introduction to Sailing

St. Augustine Sailing is owned by the widely-known and highly acclaimed A.S.A. Sailing Instructor, Rose Ann Points. Rose Ann and her team enjoy turning adventurers into sailors. St. Augustine Sailing offers several affordable charters that provide an introduction to sailing — and that make excellent gifts. Some are fully hands-on, others let the guests relax in affordable luxury, and all trips can whet a guest's appetite for more time on the water in a sailboat.

• Intro to Sailing offers two to four people the opportunity to learn (or brush up on) the basics  — including sail handling, steering, and finding the wind. They use 21 or 22-foot Hunter sailboats, sturdy sloops that offer a comfortable cockpit and the chance to handle the two most common sails, a main and a jib.
• Learn the Ropes sets out in a larger boat, a beautiful 349 Jeanneau and the crew/instructors provide more detailed instruction. Before leaving the dock, they will discuss what each person wants to learn so that the lesson can address novice issues and concerns. 

St. Augustine Sailing's Captained Charter Options

Charters can be booked for morning, afternoon, sunset, and evening sails. 

• Private Sweetheart Packages for two offer romance on the water for a date night (or perhaps a surprise proposal).
• Private charters offer views of natural areas along the Intracoastal Waterway or the open ocean. Ocean sails have a minimum of three hours.
• On the Family Blast Sailing on the First Sunday of the Month, your family can experience the thrill of sailing during this shared charter. This is a great way to introduce your family to sailing or to have a unique excursion suitable for all ages. This one-hour sail costs $50.00 plus tax per person.
• St. Augustine Sailing's Sail Science Adventure is another great cruise for the family. This trip is hosted by Dr. Dale, a doctor of physiology and marine enthusiast. While you view dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine creatures, Dr. Dale can help you and your family learn more about St. Augustine's coastal ecosystem and the wildlife that live there.
• Escape during the mid-morning on a Brunch Sail, a lovely morning on the Matanzas Bay while enjoying mimosas, with a gourmet brunch.
• Or enjoy the Sunset Tasting Cruise and the brilliantly colored St. Augustine sky, while sipping wine and sampling gourmet hors d'oeuvres. This elegant evening includes a curated selection of wines and great views of the oldest city and the Atlantic.
• Corporate Charters are used for team building or to reward a team for reaching their goal.
• Seasonal sailing cruises include several packages for our famous Nights of Lights from mid-November to the end of January. 

Weddings and Celebrations

• Start your life together with a wedding aboard a luxury sailboat. Get married with a few guests as the boat sails along the river, or on the boat tied to the dock, where more friends and family can witness your nuptials.
• Celebrate important events with a Tea Service. Choose from several tea service options: Cream Tee, Celebration Tea, or High Tea, and your guests will be presented with a gift box with a porcelain teacup and saucer, an embroidered cloth napkin, and a teapot stirrer.

Customized Charters

Every charter can be customized to include a wine tasting with St. Augustine Sailing's sommelier, a luxurious four-course dinner with an onboard chef, or a decadent dessert sail. Each team member at St. Augustine Sailing strives to provide each guest with a premier on-the-water sailing charter experience.

To learn more about their premier sailing adventures, including their fleet of boats and their experienced crew, visit St. Augustine Sailing's website.

A.S.A. Sailing Lessons

St. Augustine Sailing, an American Sailing Association (A.S.A.) teaching center, offers classes for beginners and for more experienced sailors. If you include a day or two of sailing instruction in your itinerary you'll have a unique vacation and set yourself up for a lifetime of fun on the water. Many visitors come to St. Augustine to enjoy an outstanding sailing course and have fun in the city when the classes end. 

St. Augustine Sailing provides basic sailing instruction for those who want to have the skills to crew for friends or in a local race. Classes are taught on forgiving, but responsive 21 and 22-foot open sailboats, that are perfect for learning boat handling.

Additional classes on larger sloops offer more in-depth instruction for basic coastal cruising and basic bareboat chartering. Those who attain the highest level A.S.A. certificate can become certified bareboat skippers who can confidently take a boat on a week's cruise, having learned the basics of navigating, provisioning, sailing off-shore, anchoring, and docking. St. Augustine Sailing also offers a class for those who want to know the intricacies of sailing a catamaran.

St. Augustine Sailing's A.S.A. sailing lessons are limited to only four students per boat, so each can practice every skill.

Yacht Sales

All Points Yacht Sales, the sales division of St. Augustine Sailing, brokers high-quality sail and powerboats in Northeast and Central Florida. Their office at Camachee Yacht Harbor is at 3074 Harbor Drive, next to the Vilano Bridge.

St. Augustine Sailing also offers yacht brokerage services for people who want to buy or sell a boat.