Time and Tide Captain Services, LLC was founded in 2021 to provide a variety of bespoke on-the-water services, including sailing instruction, captained charters and deliveries. Founder and Owner Captain Andy Deen holds both the USCG Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) License and the Master License (25 Gross Registered Tons) with Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement. Andy has captained a variety of sailing and power yachts in the 32 to 50 feet range.
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 your boat or ours!
Learning to sail is an exciting journey! But like many journeys, the first step can be the hardest. Many would-be students get stuck sifting through the internet and weighing the pros and cons of each learn-to-sail package. Comparing the options begins to feel like "apples and oranges", as each school has its own pricing structure.
Allow us to help! We can use our knowledge of the industry to help declutter the information!
Remember, there is no "one-size-fits-all" method; what works for one sailor may not for another.
Capt. Andy is as passionate about teaching as he is about boating. His whole objective is to "work himself out of a job" by helping clients feel confident enough to handle their vessel independently. He was recently recognized as an Instructor of the Year by the American Sailing Association.
The world of sailing and boating can seem intimidating and confusing. Capt. Andy brings his extensive industry knowledge to help guide you along the way. His long list of credentials combined with hundreds of hours on a variety of waters in an array of conditions give students confidence in his proven abilities.
There is no "one-size-fits-all" mentality here! Discuss your unique training goals and outcomes with Capt. Andy, and allow him to design a course just for you! He can also suggest packaged course bundles. He will take the time to get to know you and make sure you are 100% onboard with the plan before beginning.
Capt. Andy is fully credentialed, timely, responsive to inquiries, punctual and responsible. He takes his job and your time seriously, and he always puts safety first. He also carries his own policy through Mariner Liability Insurance.