Sailing
Limited Watercraft Checkout Hours: December 1 - February 2
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
NOTE: The pool will be closed during the limited hours schedule. Lessons
The Waterfront offers many different sailing classes as a part of our WaterLife programming. Whether you've never been in a boat or you're ready for Coastal Cruising aboard our 37' WANDERER, we have a class for you! Click on to our WaterLife Schedule.
*NEW* Learn to Race Sailing - This class is for those of you who can safely rig and sail a FJ, but are looking to further develop your boat handling skills. Class will be offered only once this summer: Monday May 5th through Thursday May 8 1:00p-6:00p
New Class Sessions and Clinics Starting for Fall Semester! Take a look at the WaterLife Schedule for the details of the upcoming Learn to Sail Classes, J24 clinics, Laser Sailing Clinics, and the Keelboat Experience aboard SHUTTERSPEED, our newest addition to The Waterfront.
Sailboat Use
The Waterfront maintains two fleets of sailboats for students and others to use and enjoy. The first fleet is the dinghy fleet, which consists of Flying Juniors built by Vanguard. The FJs are simple to rig and launch. They are designed to be sailed by two people. The second fleet of boats at the waterfront is the keel boat fleet which consist of "day sail" type boats in the 17'-24' range.
Boats are available from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. Sailboat check out is free for current USF students and those with Membership.
If you know how to sail and would like to use the boats you must complete a one-time certification sail with a member of the Waterfront staff. There is a $25.00 charge for current USF Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Affiliates for the certification.
Keel Boat or Dinghy Certification - Successful completion of the each certification sail will give you access to the boats in either our Recreational Dinghy Fleet or Recreational Keel Boat Fleet.
General Sailing Information
The waters of Tampa Bay have a long and proud history in the sport of Sailing. Many College All-Americans, Olympic Athletes, and Americas Cup Crewmen learned how to sail on Tampa Bay.
Tampa bay has also been the venue for many National and International sailing competitions. Sailing is a life long sport and you can experience it at the Waterfront.
Competitive Sailing Team
Did you know that USF St. Petersburg has a varsity sport on our campus? Both the The Varsity Women's Sailing Team and Men's Co-ed Sailing Team are ranked among the collegiate sailing teams in the nation. Check this out for more information.
Interested in starting a sailing club? Click here for details.
For current activity rates click here
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