TAVERNIER SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Sail with Confidence: Master the Essentials of Keelboat Sailing • 2 Day Course - 10am-4pm each day
A focused, instructor-led two-day introduction in Tavernier that teaches beginners to skipper a 20'–27' sloop-rigged keelboat and the fundamental skills needed to sail safely.
Sail with Confidence: Master the Essentials of Keelboat Sailing • 2 Day Course - 10am-4pm each day.
In Tavernier, Florida, this compact, hands-on program condenses the essentials of small-boat seamanship into two full days. Designed for people new to sailing, the course walks participants through basic terminology, knots, helm commands, sail trim, points of sail, seamanship and the core navigation rules while putting students at the tiller of a 20'–27' sloop‑rigged keelboat.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Skipper a 20'–27' Sloop‑Rigged Keelboat
Hands-on time on a small keelboat lets you practice steering, sail trim and helm commands aboard the same class of vessel used throughout the course.
Foundational Seamanship and Navigation
The curriculum covers basic sailing terminology, essential knots, points of sail and the basic navigation rules that form the backbone of safe coastal sailing.
A Concentrated Two‑Day, Hands‑On Course
Run across two full days, the program emphasizes practical instruction and repeated practice so students leave with usable skills and greater confidence on the helm.
What the day feels like
What to Expect On the Water
This is a practical, instructor-led course in which students move quickly from shore-side briefing into on-water practice. Over two days you learn to handle basic sails, tie and use common sailing knots, give and follow helm commands, and apply basic navigation rules while taking turns at the tiller of a 20'–27' sloop‑rigged keelboat.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a two‑day program with daily sessions running 10am–4pm.
Participants meet at Sunshine Coast Adventures for check-in and orientation.
Boats used are 20'–27' sloop‑rigged keelboats; safety briefings and basic equipment orientation are part of the course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The course runs over two days with daily sessions from 10am to 4pm.
Do I need prior sailing experience?
No prior sailing experience is necessary; the course is an introduction designed for beginners.
What type of boat will I sail?
Students learn aboard 20'–27' sloop‑rigged keelboats.
Where do we meet?
Meetings and check-in take place at Sunshine Coast Adventures.
What will I learn?
The curriculum covers basic sailing terminology, common knots, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, seamanship and basic navigation rules.