Florida Sailing Lessons in St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, FL Sailing School at The Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites
Offshore Sailing School’s St. Petersburg, FL sailing school fleet is in St. Petersburg Municipal Marina across from the Downtown St. Petersburg Hampton Inn & Suites where most of our students stay. The picturesque city of St. Petersburg sits on Tampa Bay and the Vinoy Basin where good winds and sunny skies make our Florida sailing school in St. Petersburg great for sailing lessons and sailing vacations. Earn your bareboat cruising certification at this dynamic Florida destination, with quick access to interesting and picturesque anchorages. Click the course links below to learn more about sailing lessons in St. Petersburg, FL.
Learn to Sail in Three Glorious Days on Tampa Bay
If you are just starting out in sailing or looking for a brush up on your sailing skills, consider the 3-day Learn to Sail OSS 101 course. Combine your sailing course with a 5-night hotel stay (Sunday through Thursday) and explore beautiful St. Petersburg Beach, top-notch museums within walking distance of the hotel, chic shops and delectable dining.
Learn to Cruise and See the World Under Sail
If your ultimate goal is to own a cruising sailboat or charter a yacht with friends, the Fast Track to Cruising® Course OSS 101/103/104 is our most popular program and takes you from novice sailor to cruise-ready in 8 days. If you already know how to sail, then your next step is the 6-day Live Aboard Cruising Course OSS 103/104/114 on Tampa Bay. Your “home” while participating in these exciting sailboat cruising programs could be a 44′-47′ Jeanneau monohull, or a spacious 40′-45′ Leopard catamaran as you sail from point to point in Tampa Bay and along the Gulf Coast of Florida. During your sailing lessons, you cruise to beautiful harbors, anchorages and fun marinas where you can sample the laid back world Floridians love so much. Download Cruising Courses in St. Pete on the Gulf Coast of Florida to learn more about cruising destinations you might visit during your sailboat cruising week.
About the Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites
Saint Petersburg, Florida
– Florida Sailing School
Unwind after your Tampa Bay sailing lessons at the Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites! The AAA-rated Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg (a member of the Hilton Hotel group) is located next to the St. Petersburg Yacht Club in the historic downtown district. This conveniently-located, comfortable hotel features an art deco motif, with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, a secluded roof-top swimming pool, and fitness room. All guests enjoy complimentary breakfast during their stay. Across the street from the hotel is the all-new St. Pete Pier, with 26 acres of walking/jogging paths, a variety of kids and family play areas (including a splash pad), fishing dock, several waterfront restaurants, a marketplace and picnic areas. Nearby is Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Vibrant Art Scene and Sun Coast Beaches
American Style magazine highlighted St. Petersburg’s “vibrant” arts scene. Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Central Avenue or along the waterfront on Beach Drive and duck into one of the many cafes for dinner or a cocktail. The Museum of Fine Arts, Dale Chihuly Collection, Mahaffey Theatre, and Salvador Dali Museum are all within walking distance. A short drive away is St. Petersburg Beach – luring beach lovers to the Sun Coast. There’s no better place to go for St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay sailing lessons, and extend your learning vacation with another day or two to visit Busch Gardens and Disney World.
At the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown St. Petersburg:
- Flat screen TV and DVD player in each guest room
- Complimentary, deluxe hot breakfasts
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout hotel
- Second-story terrace with heated swimming pool
- Guest laundry facility
- Fitness room
- On-site Suite Shop
- Coffeemaker, refrigerator and microwave in your room
- Valet parking
- Convenient downtown location directly across the street from marina and new Pier with many restaurants, bars, museums within walking distance
While other Florida sailing schools teach up to 6 people on a boat, Offshore Sailing School never teaches more than four per boat and instructor unless you opt for a Buy the Boat program. Private Couple or Family Courses are also available. Please check the individual courses for more details. Rates vary by season. Please see the “What’s Included” tab for more details. If you’d rather not book online, contact us: 888-454-7015 or 239-454-1700; email Sail@OffshoreSailing.com.
Here is an overview of what’s included when you take an Offshore Sailing School course in St. Petersburg at The Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites. Please check the individual course pages for more details.
An overview of what’s included when you book a package including accommodations at the Hampton Inn:
- Your course tuition
- Accommodations and taxes
- Complimentary daily breakfasts at hotel
- Your cabin aboard for Live Aboard Cruising Courses
- All breakfasts, lunches, snacks and three dinners aboard during live aboard courses (two dinners ashore are on you)
- Your course textbooks
- Diploma and logbook
- Course certifications when you pass the tests
- Other items specific to each course
- Exclusive one-year subscription to Cruising World or Sailing World magazine (mailed to U.S. address)
Call 888-454-7015 or 239-454-1700
Email Sail@OffshoreSailing.com
How to Get to St. Petersburg
The Hampton Inn & Suites is a short drive or taxi ride from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Super Shuttle offers discounted one-stop direct service for Hampton guests and all the rental car services are available at the airports.
Address Information:
The Hampton Inn and Suites
80 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
