City: Coral Gables, FL

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (305) 665-4994

Address: 9610 Old Cutler Rd.

Description: This boating school offers both sailing and powerboat lessons. Sailing lessons are typically 2- to 3-days long and cover basic skills and techniques. Prices start at $695 and go up to $1200. Members of the school receive a discount for cruising courses. Powerboat lessons include a 3-day certification course and a full-day advanced course. Prices start at $395 for the full day advanced course and go up to $895 for a private powerboat certification course. In addition to classes, Castle Harbor has sailboat charters both with and without captains. The school’s 32' Catalina without a captain costs $550 to rent for the day for nonmembers, $450 for members. Charters with a captain range from $400 for a half day on a 28' Catalina to $800 for a full day on a 41' Morgan. Rates for members are slightly lower ranging from $350 to $750. Those who would like to become a member of Castle Harbor Boating School must pay a one-time initiation fee of $300. Membership can be cost effective for those interested in taking classes or renting expensive boats. Daysailer rentals are also available and are an affordable option for those who just want to spend time out on the water. Harbor 20s, which requires a 2-hour minimum, cost $60 an hour ($40 for members).