CRUISE AND LEARNS

Set sail on a 37-foot sailboat and experience the adventure of living aboard as you eat, sleep, and explore the stunning Gulf Islands.

This hands-on course puts you right at the helm — hoist the sails, steer the boat, navigate, and learn to anchor with confidence. Every day brings new sights, new skills, and the unforgettable rhythm of life at sea.

 

Before you depart, we’ll send you simple prep materials so you feel ready to go. By the end of your journey, you’ll earn your ISPA Competent Crew or Day Skipper certification and the confidence to start your own sailing adventures.

GULF ISLANDS

Embark on a five-day sailing adventure through the stunning Gulf Islands, where natural beauty, marine life, and dynamic sailing conditions create an unforgettable experience.


Anchor in peaceful bays surrounded by rugged coastlines, and refine your skills under expert guidance. From reading tides and currents to handling the boat in changing conditions.
This trip combines hands-on learning with real adventure, making it the perfect experience for sailors of all levels.

WHATS INCLUDED

    • 5 days of sailing instruction aboard a 37-foot sailboat

    • All meals onboard

    • Pre-trip materials and course materials

    • Certification as Competent Crew or Day Skipper (ISPA)

    • Fuel and docking fees

    • Access to scenic anchorages and wildlife-rich areas

    For private bookings or more information, please contact us at: info@farosailing.com

     

    *Price does not include traveling expenses to and from starting/finish locations

    *If you have specific accessibility needs related to communication (for example, visual or hearing accommodations),

    please let us know and we’ll adapt how we share trip information.*

    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN?

      A bit of everything, the essentials to set you up for confident sailing adventures.

       

      • Sailing Fundamentals: Learn how to raise, trim, and reef sails, and understand how different points of sail shape your course.

       

      • Mooring & Anchoring: Practice anchoring, docking, and tying up safely, the key to a restful night on the water.

       

      • Sea Conditions: Understand tides, currents, and wind, and how they affect navigation and safety.

       

      • Seamanship: Build practical skills for life aboard, from line handling to comfortable, safe living on a sailboat.

       

      • Terminology: Get to know key sailing terms to communicate clearly and confidently as part of the crew.

      RATES

        $3000 per student (Discounts available for couples)
        Private trips are also available, inquire for pricing