Charisma Sailing School is US Sailing accredited, operating from bases in Key West and at Miami’s Biscayne Bay. All instructions follow the internationally accepted standards of the United States Sailing Association, the National Governing Body for the Sport of Sailing. The US Sailing certification system makes learning to sail easy and fun and supports you as you work to achieve your goals.
There is no better place to sail year-round than in tropical South Florida, on the crystal-clear waters of the Florida Keys and on Miami’s Biscayne Bay.
Our competent team is looking forward to helping you choose the right private or group sailing instructions, courses, and certifications for your skill level. Our courses are designed to help you learn safely and with confidence. Experienced, US Sailing certified instructors share their passion and knowledge of sailing and education with a commitment to provide a safe and successful experience.
We offer basic, intermediate, and advanced sailing instructions, ranging from basic keelboat sailing lessons to cruising and bareboat chartering courses. Our optional live-aboard cruising course format provides the most immersive environment possible and a more thorough experience than being on the boat just a few hours a day. Textbooks and required reading prepare you for “hands on” instruction and practice.
Get certified for catamaran bareboat chartering during a weeklong sailing vacation, offered at the Key West base aboard a large and comfortable cruising catamaran. This course combines the Bareboat Cruising Certification of the US Sailing curriculum with additional catamaran training that meets the certification standard for the Cruising Catamaran Endorsement. Learn about our traditional and accelerated courses!
At Charisma Sailing, we are passionate about helping clients discover the mind-altering beauty and tranquility of sailing and the feeling of freedom on the open water. From learning to sail to bareboat charter certification, we offer personalized pathways to sailing proficiency.
nWe have made it our mission to teach environmental protection through experiential marine education. Our operations are following ocean-safe procedures and we are in the process of seeking certification through the Blue Star Diving program that promotes responsible diving and snorkeling practices to enhance visitor appreciation and understanding of the marine ecosystems within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
From novices to advanced sailors, our individualized programs are designed to help improve our clients’ sailing skills safely and with confidence. Students of all levels learn under the guidance of experienced US Sailing certified instructors, who have a passion for teaching and sharing their knowledge.
We specifically train and certify new yacht owners and those who are planning to charter or own a yacht in the future. In addition, boat owners can place their boat in the capable care of the highly qualified staff and crew of our Yacht Management division at any of the Key West marinas. We are always looking for business partnerships!