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FACILITY PROFILE
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Contact Emerald Coast Yachts at info@ecsailing.com or
For students who choose to fly in, Pensacola Airport is
888.204.0241. Visit their website at www.ecsailing.com.
All US Coast Guard approved Type V with an easy 15-minute drive from the marina. We pick up
Type III Performance and feature sturdy
our students and take them right to the marina – usually
integrated sailing harnesses.
the night before class. Everything is so close it is not
The Emerald Coast introduces itself slowly by sailing
necessary for students to have a vehicle.
through it, opening up to, as photojournalist David Liscio
so aptly stated, “such natural splendors that docking
Complete product information at
We also offer charters, and, as many of our students will
seems absurd.”
www.bluestorm.us
tell you, we strongly encourage an overnight charter upon
completion of the Bareboat Charter Certification. This is
But then, it is awfully fun to confidently sail up to a
our “Captain’s Special” and is offered at a deeply
crowded restaurant, neatly tie up to a spot at the dock
discounted charter rate. We feel that this truly completes
and enjoy the knowing nods from the locals on a job well
our students training for bareboating – no instructor to
done. The friendly and courteous people we found here
ask: “Should I anchor here?” or “Is that good water over
truly helped us to know that this is the right place to be.
Sport Sail 33 (manual inflation)
there?”
Looking back, we are convinced that sailing in the
Retail: $169.99 ASA Member Price: $ 145.99 For chartering, the places to go along the Gulf Coast are
Florida Panhandle is the best kept secret in the world
so varied that it is easy to alternate between beautiful
and have never regretted choosing this location or our
Pro Sail 33 (convertible automatic or manual)
private anchorages and funky or upscale dining each
change in careers. Yes, we have experienced some
night. We have been sailing here for a few years now,
bumps in the road along the way – Hurricane Ivan for
Retail: $189.99 ASA Member Price: $162 .99
and there just doesn’t seem to be an end to the new
one.
places to discover. We enjoy pointing out new places for
X-Treme Sail 33 (automatic inflation)
our regular charterers to try, and our area definitely
Overall, it has been a marvelous experience. We welcome
Retail: $209.99 ASA Member Price: $17 9.99
“seals the deal” on sailing for beginners.
you to come join us in paradise for a class or charter.
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