St. Petersburg Sailing Center

From learning the basics to continuing your sailing education, your next adventure could start right here in St. Petersburg.

Our Adult Sailing Programs are designed to help sailors build skills, confidence, and experience on the water in a fun and welcoming environment.

It’s never too late to learn how to sail. Learn more at www.sailstpete.org

Whether you’re continuing to build your skills or stepping aboard for the very first time, there’s a place for you on the water this season.

The St. Petersburg Sailing Center is gearing up for another busy fall filled with youth sailing, adult classes, racing, and plenty of time on the water.

Summer camp may be behind us, but sailing doesn’t stop when summer ends! Learn more at www.sailstpete.org

As September approaches, we’re getting ready to kick off the 2026–2027 SPYC Regatta Season!From local favorites to major championship events, there’s another exciting season of racing ahead on the St. Petersburg waterfront. Be sure to visit SPYC.org for more information on upcoming regattas, schedules, and ways to get involved. We’ll see you on the water!!!

Meet Declan! ⛵

Declan has been part of our team for over a year and has played an instrumental role in building and expanding our Adult Sailing Programs. When he’s not helping sailors build their skills and confidence on the water, you may find him on the racecourse. Declan is also a certified Principal Race Officer (PRO), bringing valuable race management knowledge and experience to our waterfront team. We’re grateful to have Declan helping grow sailing opportunities for our members and community!

Say hello to Emma, our Sailing Center Manager! Emma grew up on the water as a junior sailor and took her passion to the next level as a competitive college racing graduate. Now, she brings that wealth of experience, leadership, and love for the sport to our entire community every single day. Whether you are stepping onto a boat for the first time or fine-tuning your racing lines, Emma is here to help you navigate your sailing journey!

Ready to get out on the water?

Community memberships are open to Tampa Bay residents and include access to our facilities, programs, events, and a genuinely great group of fellow sailors. Whether you want to learn to sail for the first time, get your kids into our youth program, or dust off skills you haven't used in years, there's a spot here for you.

Come see why sailors have called this waterfront home since the 1940s. Reach out today to get started.