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Satori Adult Sailing Classes
All Satori classes are open to the public, with class fees covering materials and boat expenses
Announcements go out to those on the waiting list approximately 6 weeks prior to the first class. The full schedule is provided in the announcements with dates and times. Weekend classes typically begin at 9am and evening classes at 6pm. However, dates and times are subject to change due to weather and instructor availability. Flexibility is helpful in successfully completing each course.
Intro to Sailing
This short course with ample boat time is designed for students brand new to sailing or who haven’t sailed in a while and would like a quick refresher. Learn the basics of sailing and get a taste of working together as a crew to sail around the beautiful Pensacola Bay! At the end of this course students will feel comfortable moving safely around a sailboat and assisting the skipper as a member of their crew. We highly recommend this course as a way to “test the waters” prior to taking Fundamentals.- Time commitment: 1 weekend full day ~ 8 hours
- Charge for class: $0
- Class offered: Approximately every 3-4 months
- Experience required for this class: None
Fundamentals of Sailing
An intensive review of sailing theory and hands-on operation, this course is designed to prepare students to skipper a sailboat up to 30’. The class is limited to 8 participants to ensure each person has ample time at each of the rotating positions while sailing. Once the full course is completed, students are offered two additional supervised sails skippered by the student with an instructor onboard to help build confidence in their sailing skills. Upon successful completion of both supervised sails, students will receive a “Satori Certification” card for discounted rental fees on approved sailboats in our rental fleet.- Time commitment: 4 weekday evening classroom sessions, ~2.5 hours each
- 2 weekend full days of sailing, ~ 8 hours each
- Charge for class: $75
- Class offered: Approximately every 3-4 months
- Experience required for this class: Intro class if new to sailing
Learn to Race Class
An introductory course covering the principals and rules of sailboat racing intended for students interested in sailing regattas. Highlights of the course include a panel style discussion on the third classroom evening as well as the chance to show off your new skills by racing the two Satori class boats against your classmates as well as other local sailors in the Fun Race series. Upon successful completion of this class, students have the opportunity to receive a “Satori Certification” card for discounted rental fees on approved sailboats in our rental fleet if they haven’t previously received one.- Time commitment: 3 weekday evening classroom sessions, ~2 hours each
- 4 Thursday Night/Sunday Afternoon Fun Races or the equivalent, ~4 hours each
- Charge for class: $75
- Class offered: Annually, in the summer
- Experience required for this class: Satisfactory completion of Fundamentals or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Intro to Navigation
An introductory class loosely covering principles of navigation in the local area. At the end of this intensive classroom only course graduates should be able to use a chart, plan trips approximating headings, distances, and travel times, and confirm location positions. Maximum participants per class: 8.- Time commitment: 3 weekday evening classroom sessions, ~2 hours each
- Charge for class: $50
- Class offered: One to two classes per year
- Experience required for this class: Fundamentals level or equivalent.
On the Horizon - Introduction to Celestial Navigation
Experience required: Demonstrated competency in fundamentals of basic navigation.Who are our Instructors?
Here are just a few of the Instructors’ credentials: American Sailing Association Instructor/Instructor Evaluator, Certified US Naval Academy Sailing Instructor, US Sailing Certified Race Officer and Sailing Instructor, RYA Offshore certified, owned and sailed numerous boats and raced in various parts of the world.Would you like to be on the waiting list for the next class announcement?
Please text us at: 850-407-1606
Please include your name, email address and courses(es) you would like to take. You will go on the waiting list and receive an email announcement when the next class is scheduled.
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