What is the best way to learn to sail?

I live in Florida, and am interested in learning to sail, what is the best way to learn, and how much are lessons typically? Thanks

As a former sailing instructor, I recommend that you find a sailing program through the community or a yacht club. There are literally thousands of them in Florida, and it will probably cost you around $200 for a basic course.

The reason I suggest this over the popular notion of finding someone to crew with is that a skipper, especially when racing, generally does not have the time to properly instruct a new sailor. Races also tend to be stressful and may not give a novice a clear understanding of sailing. Also, buying a boat and learning as you go makes you a hazard to yourself and other boaters if you’ve never done it before.

The most responsible way is to take a structured class. For very little money, you’ll find out a)whether you actually like sailing, b) the common language that most sailors use to communicate, and c) just how much work is involved in owning and maintaining a boat – even a small one. You’ll also learn basic boating safety and rules of the road, which will come in handy when and if you *do* buy your own boat.

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