Key Sailing
Key Sailing, based in Sarasota, operates a genuine 41-foot racing sailboat, the Classic Morgan II and at least five different types and lengths of trips. If you're a beginning sailor just wanting to spend an hour or two out on the water, Key will take you out on the Morgan to spot the wildlife in Siesta Key's unique coastal ecosystem, from ospreys and pelicans to the rare bottlenose porpoise. If you have a minimum of six passengers, opt for the "Dolphin," an eight-hour sailing excursion that will take you to see the sights of Siesta Key, Longboat and Lido Keys, the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.
Key Sailing
Marina Jack's
P.O. Box 51173
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 346-SAIL
siestakeysailing.com
Enterprise Sailing Charters
For a true ocean sailing experience or a romantic evening sail to experience a breathtaking Siesta Key sunset, Enterprise is a 41-foot Morgan Out Island 415, whose friendly crew provides snacks and beverages for your entire group. Take a turn at the wheel or just relax to soft background jazz music. Make a reservation ahead of time and the Enterprise will sail on your schedule. No deposit is required.
Enterprise Sailing Charters
2 Marina Plaza
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 951-1833
sarasotasailing.com
Latitude Sailing Charters
Specializing in "bareboat charters" with their Catalina 30, Latitude Sailing Charters can take you as far afield as Tampa Bay to the north, to Venice and Naples to the south. But why go further when you can take a day sail along on the waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Accommodating up to 6 passengers, be sure to reserve ahead of time.
Sarasota Hotel & Marina
7150 Tamiami Trail North (US 41)
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 315-0565
latsail.com
Article Written By Shanti Hitton
Shanti Hitton has been a freelance writer since 2006 and received her M.F.A. in creative writing in 2009 from Sarah Lawrence College. Her fiction and nonfiction has appeared both in print and online publications, including "PopMatters," "Underwater New York" and "Beyond Race Magazine." She works, lives and writes in Brooklyn.
