Edison Sailing Center Youth Programs

Edison Sailing Center Youth Programs offers Youth Sailing and Summer Programs for ages 5-18. The Summer Programs include week-long sessions of sailing, adventure, and fun, and list Minnows, Youth Learn to Sail, High School Sailing, and Powerboat & Safety. The program also offers a Homeschool Program with sailing, powerboating, fishing, and river adventures, plus Powerboat Safety with FWC-certified instruction.

Programs

• Youth Sailing — 5-18 · Year-round
• Summer Programs — 5-18 · June-August, weekly sessions · Week-long sessions of sailing, adventure, and fun all summer long. Includes Minnows (5-7), Youth Learn to Sail (8-13), High School Sailing (8th-12th Grade), and Powerboat & Safety (10+).
• Homeschool Program — 8-14 · Education powered by wind, water, and wonder. Sailing, powerboating, fishing, and river adventures. FWC-certified, NASBLA-standard instruction.
• Powerboat Safety — 10+ · Earn your Florida Boating Safety ID Card with FWC-certified instruction.
• Adult Programs — 18+ · Learn to sail or improve your skills with certified instructors.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Youth Sailing: year-round; Summer Programs: June-August, weekly sessions; Homeschool Program: ages 8-14; Powerboat Safety: ages 12+; Adult Programs: ages 18+
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday-Sunday: Closed

About the provider

Edison Sailing Center has been operating since 1983. Its mission is to introduce children to the fundamentals of sailing in a fun, safe, and supportive environment through hands-on learning on the water, and to teach Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. The program is US Sailing Accredited and offers FWC-certified instruction and NASBLA-standard instruction.

Spots are limited and competitive divisions fill quickly. Scholarships available for families with demonstrated need. Prerequisites: none — all skill levels welcome.

What families say

“Our son's experience at the Edison Sailing Center has been outstanding. He's gained real confidence and skill on the water, along with important lessons in leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. What makes ESC so special is its people — from the very beginning, the staff and volunteers have treated our son like family.” — Mara Brown, Parent — Opti Sailor

“ESC has been a pivotal turning point in my children's education we didn't know we needed. Learning to sail was just the beginning! They've also learned about weather patterns, eco conservation, problem solving, patience, and resilience. Thank you to the dedicated instructors for creating a fun learning environment that goes beyond a four-wall classroom!” — Beth Zimmerman, Parent — Homeschool Program

“The Power Boating course gave our son a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. It gave us as parents the confidence to allow him to pursue his passion of boating and fishing on our local waters. I highly recommend the course!” — Christy Boudreaux, Parent — Powerboat Safety Program

Last updated October 6, 2026.