Couples sailing lessons with Margie and Harold

Clear warm waters sailing with dolphins with couples on board a sailboat in Biscayne Bay

Reluctant Partner?

Our “no yelling” style will ease any concerns that you and your partner may have about sailing or about the cruising lifestyle. Let us show you how enjoyable it can be.

We Make Sailing Fun

women taking sailing lessons and asa certifications classes for couples

teaching couples to work to gether with no yelling

Learn about sailing and living aboard in a relaxed environment with Captain Margie and Captain Harold Ochstein in Miami and the Florida Keys. The sailing is easygoing in the calm, protected waters Biscayne Bay and The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Couples focused sailing classes are taught by a captain-couple. Build confidence while taking a learning vacation. You will Anchor in a new spot each night as we explore the Keys on your private all-inclusive charter.

Couples will enjoy working with two captains and instructors building confidence and learning about sailing. Together with your partner, you will learn how to feel safe and comfortable and in control of your boat. We believe that once you learn the skills of boat handling, however, you have only learned part of the equation. The other part is working together as a team. Our captain couples, who are both Coast Guard licensed and instructors, will work with you both individually and as a couple in a gentle and calm environment.

As a couple learn the skills you need for cruising while living aboard with us on our 41’ Morgan Out Island sailboat. Beginning sailors can practice and learn basic sailing skills on our 20’ keelboat. Learn about sailing, anchoring, docking and boat systems while exploring the protected waters of Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys.

We will help you set goals so that you learn at your own pace and have a great time doing it. You may want to take ASA Certification classes, including Bareboat Certification, or you simply may want to practice all facets of the cruising and sailing life. All skill levels will benefit from the individualized lessons received from Captains Margie and Harold.

Life onboard is not all study and boat handling, however. We visit local island restaurants to enjoy fresh seafood, tropical drinks and live music. And of course, snorkeling, fishing and socializing with other cruisers is all part of the plan. Let us show you how enjoyable the cruising life can be.

Your learn to sail vacation is a private charter. We anchor at a new spot each night with time to get ashore at a state park or a “tiki Bar” for some live music. You will have lots of time learning how to operate and navigate a sailboat so you can cruise in on your own or do bareboat charters.