Adult Instruction

Adult
Sailing

Learn to Sail,
Learn To Race, Race.

PBSC offers members multiple ways onto the water—structured lessons, weekend clinics, and racing that welcomes all skill levels. Learn from experienced members, build confidence at the helm, and find your rhythm. However you want to sail, there's a place for it here.

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Saturday Tiller Time

New to sailing or just want more time on the water? Saturday Tiller Time is your chance to build skills and confidence in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Learn from experienced club members, get comfortable at the helm and get ready for your checkout.

Holiday Regattas & Special Events

Beyond our weekly racing, PBSC hosts regattas throughout the year—sometimes in partnership with other clubs. From the Laser Masters to our St. Patrick's Day Race, these events bring sailors together from across the region for competitive racing and camaraderie on and off the water.

Offshore Racing

We compete in organized distance races throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. Some of us campaign our own boats in events like the Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race, while others crew. Ocean racing extends our racing culture beyond the bay—building offshore experience.

Wet Wednesday

Each Wednesday evening from March until October, PBSC has a beer can race. Grab an FJ, laser, or whatever small boat you like, and head out for some friendly racing in Lake Worth.

Adult Racing

Sunday Racing

Every Sunday, we race. Whether you're a seasoned skipper or stepping aboard for the first time, there's a spot for you. Join as crew to learn the ropes, or skipper a boat—yours or one of ours. All experience levels welcome. Just show up ready to sail.

Adult group lessons

Intro to Sailing

Designed for absolute beginners, this introductory course teaches the fundamentals of sailing in an intimate setting. You'll learn essential skills—boat handling, wind awareness, and safety—through hands-on practice with groups limited to 3-8 students per certified instructor.

Details

Duration: 2 hours
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- This course is held on 19' sailboat and is prerequisite to other classes or private lessons.
- Classes may be cancelled due to weather (such as winds exceeding 15 knots)
- 2 person minimum for a session

ASA 101 Certification

Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing establishes the foundation for confident, independent sailing. This comprehensive certification program covers essential boat handling, seamanship fundamentals, and sailing theory through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice. Upon successful completion, you'll earn certification to skipper a keelboat in light to moderate conditions.

Certified Instruction

Instruction from ASA-certified professionals

On-Water Training

Intensive two-day on-water training

Training Fleet

Learn aboard Coast Guard–certified J22s

Progress Documentation

Track certifications and experience

National Certification

Official ASA Basic Keelboat certification

Course Materials

ASA Textbook, Sailing Made Easy

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Private Coaching

Private lessons

Advance your skills with instruction designed specifically for you. Whether you're mastering fundamentals or perfecting advanced techniques, our private lessons offer personalized coaching with certified instructors. Every session adapts to your goals, experience level, and learning pace.

Details & Prerequisites

Prerequisite - Intro to Sailing Group Lesson*
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*The purpose of this prerequisite is to assure both yourself and the instructor that you are ready for the demands of sailing a double-handed boat with just the instructor. The instructor may waive this requirement based on your sailing experience. Having a 2nd student as crew is also helpful to the consideration of waiving this prerequisite.
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Can take place on any of our boats including J22, Flying Scot, Hobie Wave, Sunfish, Laser, or FJ and can also be arranged on your own vessel.

AdultSailing

Learn to Sail, Learn To Race, Race.