Sail tours

The convertible top can remain up during full sail and there are several adjustable configurations available for sun and rain control.

The row station is simple yet comfortable for hours as there's good leg leverage for power and momentum. The control is excellent and with a tiller tamer the oarsman has total command sitting or standing. Note retractable sun-shade bimini overhead for shady rowing.

Roomy interior for two when top is up. Lights, radio, fan and comfortable bed roll over deck cushions serves as a base for very comfortable night at sea. Anchor light and high beam spot light provided. Screens for warm nights. Rowing seat doubles as a table and easily removed.

Starboard tack across Chokoloskee Bay

Sea pear'ls double ended rocker hull shape allow these vessels to ride comfortably in very rough seas and are extremely sea worthy and sails all points very well.

Osceola moored at Everglades City dock.

SAIL BOAT exploration is unsurpassed!

Our Sailing tours are the third and highest level of exploration offered by the Everglades' Edge. We offer day sails, overnight and multi-sport trips that use the best equipped and time tested sailing vessels available for this region. The tours run into the 10,000 islands to a variety of destinations. Routes and distances de

"A wonderful sailing experience and an easy sail yet still a challenge with freedom like no other boat."
-Denis of Quebec, Canada

pend on group preferences, time of the year and resource protection to name a few. Long sails could go 30 miles + for those cruising for distance.
Shorter sails

SAILING EXPEDITIONS

could be 20 miles or less. There is a great deal of flexibility and groups can take their time and float along and relax and sightsee or even fish if they'd like. We are out here for good times and every day is a different nature experience on our tours, headquartered out of Picayune Strand State Forest and Everglades City. See the planning schedule for a detailed listing of what we offer.

Everglades National Park and the 10,000 islands estuary offers the finest opportunity for eco-tour sailing for small vessels in South Florida. At nearly 700,000 acres, a variety of mixed mangrove trees inhabit the old oyster bars and low lying key islands that provide food and shelter for a wide a variety of marine animals. These waterways are an important part of the "Save our Everglades Project" and designated a "World Heritage Site" because of its global significance. The official NPS Everglades web site shows the wilderness waterway and camp sites and keys quite clearly and where we sail and which passes and canoe trails we explore. This diverse marine environment offers excellent opportunities for environmentalists, nature lovers and those of other outdoor interests to observe what has been preserved and what is yet to be done to complete the restoration of Florida Bay. See true wilderness in a place that still resembles what Indians and early explorers knew centuries ago. Old micro-climates exist among a patch work of extremely harsh and wild landscape and shorelines and transitional eco-systems that offer extraordinary glimpses of a land still evolving. A truly unique eco-experience and adventure for anyone interested in the marine life of the everglades and the 10.000 islands estuary system.

Wildlife and plant viewing opportunities abound as open bay vistas and intimate tidal passes are shared by adventurers and animals alike.
There are always wonderful sightings of unique fish or birds on every excursion as the biological diversity of this region is incredible. Whether it be endangered manatees or elusive loggerhead sea turtles, our experienced guide will take you to areas where safe and non-disturbing encounters most likely occur. As a tour service that regards the sanctity of this environment a home to the ani

View across bay from EE dock over Osceola.

mal inhabitants first, your experiences will truly be as presented to us by the wildlife and not pre-determined or staged. No dolphin pens or pet alligators here.
Time of day, location, season, weather, stealth and pure luck will determine just what we may see, but one thing is certain we will all be surprised and fulfilled by our adventure.

There are three basic levels available for these eco-tour sails.
A sporting day sailing experience, 2 and 3 day overnight "mini excursions" ride for a more slower paced and scenic experience and the wilderness waterway adventure tour .
All necessary equipment and provisions are provided. Our tours are supported and all routes are readily accessible by emergency medical services. Our guides are trained in CPR, first aid and equipped with phones, radios and/or emergency locator beacons.