Private Half or Full-Day Sail near St. Pete on a 45-ft Sailboat

Spend a morning, an afternoon or a whole day on the water near St. Petersburg on your own private 45-foot sailboat. We sail from Bowden's Marina in Madeira Beach, out through John's Pass and along the Gulf coast. The 4-hour half day is all about the sail: cruise the Gulf beaches and the Intracoastal, watch for dolphins, and take the helm if you'd like to learn. On the 8-hour full day we also stop to anchor at Shell Key or Egmont Key, depending on wind and conditions, to swim, snorkel and walk the beach. The boat is private for your group of up to 6, so bring your own food and drinks and set your own pace. Take the helm and learn the basics, or relax on deck while the captain sails. Most of the captains are women and American Sailing Association instructors, and every trip runs with a USCG-licensed captain. Madeira Beach is about 30 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg and Clearwater Beach.