The Keys · Marathon
Florida Keys Sailing
Middle-Keys ASA school running the full coastal-cruising pathway from Basic Keelboat through Advanced Coastal Cruising out of Marathon.
- ASA-101
- ASA-103
- ASA-104
- ASA-105
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- Veterans program
- Private lessons
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Sailing in Marathon & the Middle Keys
Marathon, the heart of the Keys at mile marker 50, sails the shallow, gin-clear water of the Middle Keys inside the reef, with a long-running yacht club, learn-to-sail programs, and Sombrero Reef and the Seven Mile Bridge on the doorstep.
Local weather in Marathon & the Middle Keys
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Sailing lessons and schools in Marathon & the Middle Keys
Learn to sail, ASA and US Sailing certification courses, and private lessons. ASA courses in Marathon & the Middle Keys are taught by Florida Keys Sailing. All Florida ASA schools → See all Florida schools →
The Keys · Marathon
Middle Keys Sailing
Youth sailing nonprofit at the Marathon Yacht Club, teaching ages 7 to 17 in Blue Dragons, Optis, Lasers, Sunfish and Flying Scots. The Sailing into STEM curriculum pairs boat handling with marine science, and scholarships keep it open to every Middle Keys family.
- Kids program
- Private lessons
Yacht clubs and sailing centers in Marathon & the Middle Keys
Member-driven yacht clubs and community sailing centers. See all Florida clubs →
Sailboat charters and rentals in Marathon & the Middle Keys
Bareboat, crewed, daysail, and membership charters: sail without owning. Rent a boat you sail yourself in Marathon & the Middle Keys from Florida Keys Sailing. All Florida sailboat rentals → See all Florida charter companies →
Featured Daysail The Keys · Marathon
Ocean Sailing Inc.
Sirius is a Coast Guard inspected 36-foot sailing catamaran carrying 24 guests from Safe Harbor Marathon Marina, running two-hour sunset cruises by the seat and private charters. Capt. Dale Kamerzel has run the company since 2000. Siriusly Nauti is a motor boat.
- Daysail
- Crewed
The Keys · Marathon
Florida Keys Sailing
Bareboat and captained charters from Keys Fisheries Marina, gulfside Marathon at mile marker 49. 27- to 36-foot Catalina and Irwin cruisers and a Beneteau 51, by the day or in three-day, two-night packages within 50 miles, Key West included; a checkout stands in for paperwork.
- Bareboat
- Crewed
- Captain optional
- Liveaboard
Daysail The Keys · Marathon
Marathon Sailboat Rides
Chao Lay is a 2006 Bavaria 50 that has sailed around the world, now running day and sunset sails from Yacht Haven Marina in Marathon. Six guests at a time through Boot Key Harbor, Hawk Channel and the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. Capt. Mike goes out in calm weather only.
- Daysail
- Crewed
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