Start your adventure
We’re back and we’re putting together some cool adventures…
Start your adventure
We’re back and we’re putting together some cool adventures…
we are officially back for 2024! offering adventures starting this summer.
A Destination and a Journey
Formerly known as, Sailing Academy of Florida, we've been on the water for the better part of 20 years teaching, fixing, learning, and traveling. If you're ready to start a new chapter or looking to improve your skills, we've got a full-service sailing platform that includes a top-rated ASA school plus a crew of knowledgeable charter captains, mechanics, and brokers that can help you through every step of your sailing journey from ASA101 to your 2-year cruise.
We ARE your Boat People
We ARE your Boat People
Captain/ Edana Long
Captain-Chief Explorer
Washington-Alaska/ Bahamas
Captain Edana will sail you to those special places and show you how it’s done. Awarded as outstanding instructor two years in a row and with 75k sea miles under her belt, you can learn from no better.
She's an avid traveler, hiker, and runner. If you're looking for adventure, she's your gal.
Captain/ valerie Weingrad
Captain-Yacht Sales
Florida-Mediterranean
You are guaranteed to have fun on Valerie’s watch. With 20 years of cruising and chartering experience she knows the waters of Europe, the eastern seaboard, and the Carribbean. A wonderful chef, an excellent broker, and very seaworthy, you'll learn loads from her. Talk to her about your next vacation!
jack Leonard
Skipper-ABYC Technical Lead
Jack is a boat whisperer. Not only a dynamic captain and patient instructor his chill vibe will slow down time itself.
Not only does he have major ocean crossings under his keel but Jack is a wizzard when it comes to yachting tech. Epic Yacht Management’s lead in Electrical and all things mechanical, he brings it all to the table.
Check out our Sister Company Epic Yacht Managment!
Testimonials
Testimonials
Clara -- New Egypt, NJ -- June, 2011
This trip was among the most memorable, fun, exciting trips of a lifetime. Edana as a teacher is fantastic, patient, informative and fun! You are a great, great cook and host as well. Most of all the learning experience was exactly what I wanted and needed. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you..
Amber -- Castlerock, CO -- 2010, 2012 & 2015
I had such a wonderful time on Cour Volant. I learned from you not only how to sail, but alot of other stuff like cooking Carrot Juice! I can't wait to share the memories & photos with my friends and family. I will remember this experience for the rest of my life & teach my children everything you taught me! Love Amber
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Michael and Alathea -- Toronto, ON -- 2013
Thank you for an amazing voyage! We had a wonderful time. We were treated like family. Your cooking is delicious. Fish tacos yum!! You are a great teacher and helped us regain our love of sailing. All the best to you in the future. Please keep in touch. Lots of love - Mirella, Michael, Alathea
Home is where the boat is
But we like these places a lot ...
Home is where the boat is
But we like these places a lot ...
THE BAHAMAS
GREECE
San Juan Islands/Inside Passage to Alaska
Sail with us
Let's go! Get in touch with us now and let's talk about where you want to go.
Sail with us
Let's go! Get in touch with us now and let's talk about where you want to go.
What We Do
Epic Sailing started as a partnership of sailing veterans who wanted to get back to the adventures of learning. We all remember the first time we went sailing, the first boat we bought, the first time we ran aground! Sailing is a wonderful lifelong adventure filled with challenge and achievement. We're here to help you along the way.
Award Winning ASA Sailing School
Whether you're just starting out, or you want to learn ship systems and blue water cruising we've got you covered.
21st Century Intsruction with NauticEd
Prepare for your seatime by using the award winning NauticEd system.
Custom Charter Vacations
We've got more than 15 years guiding charters from Greece to the Bahamas and anywhere in between. Ready for the ultimate vacation? Pick a destination and let's go!
Yacht Brokerage, Management & Technical Support
If you're ready to jump into boat ownership, or looking to take the next step onto a bigger boat, we're here to help. We believe brokerage and support go hand-in-hand. We're available to help you in the selection process to find the right fit for your needs. Then, we'll help you get the boat to it's final destination and do any refits necessary to make it "your boat." Other things we can help with are relocations, deliveries, marina selection, and we're only a phone call away if something goes wrong.
Adventure Programs
Ready to put your skills to the test? Come with us on a repositioning trip. You'll get the real experience learning how to troubleshoot ship systems, navigate into unknown harbors, sail through tough weather conditions, and meet other captains and cruisers along the way.
Our Partners
Our Partners
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