What our students have to say!
Steve H. - Kentucky
April, 2015
My wife and I just spent four days taking the ASA 104 class from chet and his team. We had a fantastic time! The knowledge and experience shared with us exceeded all of our expectations. We have taken several ASA courses at different locations, this was by far the best. The location in Charlotte Harbor is beautiful; we had dolphins following the boat each day. But what really took the experience to the next level was detailed teaching with Chet customizing to meet our specific learning objectives.
Chuck W. - Florida
April, 2015
Hay Chet! Again, thanks for helping me out so much. You and your wife went above expectations on ensuring I was comfortable while staying on the boat. Your passion for teaching made a big difference in ensuring that I was understanding the concept and practicable application of sailing. I am glad you were confident enough in me to let me sail in the winds we had the first two days. Because of that experience in the heavy weather I feel confident I can take a boat out and have a safe time on the water. Thanks for tailoring the training for what the end result of my training is meant to accomplish. I will order the ASA 104 book and get started on that. The experience you provided will be a life long memory.
April, 2015
Hay Chet! Again, thanks for helping me out so much. You and your wife went above expectations on ensuring I was comfortable while staying on the boat. Your passion for teaching made a big difference in ensuring that I was understanding the concept and practicable application of sailing. I am glad you were confident enough in me to let me sail in the winds we had the first two days. Because of that experience in the heavy weather I feel confident I can take a boat out and have a safe time on the water. Thanks for tailoring the training for what the end result of my training is meant to accomplish. I will order the ASA 104 book and get started on that. The experience you provided will be a life long memory.
Richard H. - Virginia
February, 2015
Despite our extensive offshore sailing and coastal cruising background, bareboat chartering in Europe now requires completion of several ASA sailing courses. Chet Shubert, owner of Yachting Vacations and Gulf Coast Sailing and Cruising School modified the curriculum to accommodate our sailing experience with the need for completion of the course work and sailing exercises. Chet turned what could have been an unnecessarily repetitive sailing experience into a very pleasant 4 day cruise with all the necessary course work and sailing demonstrations seamlessly combined. Rather than a tedious review of existing knowledge and capabilities, Chet made this an exciting and fun-filled cruise that included all the necessary course material and practical sailing requirements. And, Yachting Vacations is located in a perfect location allowing for both protected water and more boisterous open ocean sailing experiences."
February, 2015
Despite our extensive offshore sailing and coastal cruising background, bareboat chartering in Europe now requires completion of several ASA sailing courses. Chet Shubert, owner of Yachting Vacations and Gulf Coast Sailing and Cruising School modified the curriculum to accommodate our sailing experience with the need for completion of the course work and sailing exercises. Chet turned what could have been an unnecessarily repetitive sailing experience into a very pleasant 4 day cruise with all the necessary course work and sailing demonstrations seamlessly combined. Rather than a tedious review of existing knowledge and capabilities, Chet made this an exciting and fun-filled cruise that included all the necessary course material and practical sailing requirements. And, Yachting Vacations is located in a perfect location allowing for both protected water and more boisterous open ocean sailing experiences."
Dondi Tondro-Smith - Montana
November, 2014
We had the amazing pleasure of meeting and crewing for the best captain and teacher new sailers could ask for. Thank you Chet for such patience and ability to bring out the best in us. Sailing is an accessible dream with the right guide and inspiration! We certainly plan on a return visit! Why would you pick any other harbor or any other captain??
November, 2014
We had the amazing pleasure of meeting and crewing for the best captain and teacher new sailers could ask for. Thank you Chet for such patience and ability to bring out the best in us. Sailing is an accessible dream with the right guide and inspiration! We certainly plan on a return visit! Why would you pick any other harbor or any other captain??
Bill Lavanne - Illinois
August, 2014
Chet and the entire staff at Yachting Vacations were terrific. First they went out of their way to adjust schedules when a tragic death occured in my family. Their first concern was for me and my family. The same sense of concern and safety was just as obvious when I was able to finally embark on my charter. In the end they helped me achieve a long time goal of learning to sail. ASA 101, 103 and 104 were earned under their guidance.
The entire event was fun. Learning on a well maintained and appointed Beneteau 343 in both Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf was everything I had dreamed of. After returning home I was able to do a fractional share lease on a Jeanneau 37. When I told them I had earned my certificate from Gulf Coast Sailing and Cruising School, I was welcomed with open arms. His reputation of teaching to sail the right way certainly was understood within the sailing community. I am certainly a satisfied customer and hope to go back for more sailing, learning and fun in the near future.
August, 2014
Chet and the entire staff at Yachting Vacations were terrific. First they went out of their way to adjust schedules when a tragic death occured in my family. Their first concern was for me and my family. The same sense of concern and safety was just as obvious when I was able to finally embark on my charter. In the end they helped me achieve a long time goal of learning to sail. ASA 101, 103 and 104 were earned under their guidance.
The entire event was fun. Learning on a well maintained and appointed Beneteau 343 in both Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf was everything I had dreamed of. After returning home I was able to do a fractional share lease on a Jeanneau 37. When I told them I had earned my certificate from Gulf Coast Sailing and Cruising School, I was welcomed with open arms. His reputation of teaching to sail the right way certainly was understood within the sailing community. I am certainly a satisfied customer and hope to go back for more sailing, learning and fun in the near future.
Kim Mitchell - Tennessee
June, 2014
Capt. Chet is a wonderful instructor! His teaching style is bar none, as he took me from my petrified state, to that of really enjoying what I was doing. It was an incredible experience and we are definitely coming back for Basic Coastal Cruising! Now that I have faced my fear (with exceptional instruction) I am looking forward to coming back and learning more! If you are looking for a wonderful teacher, you don't need to look any further, Capt. Chet takes his time, is patient and ensures you are comfortable with what you are learning! A Huge, Thank you to Capt. Chet for all the time he spent with me to ensure I gained my confidence and skills. We look forward to coming back and having him as our instructor! Thank you!!!
June, 2014
Capt. Chet is a wonderful instructor! His teaching style is bar none, as he took me from my petrified state, to that of really enjoying what I was doing. It was an incredible experience and we are definitely coming back for Basic Coastal Cruising! Now that I have faced my fear (with exceptional instruction) I am looking forward to coming back and learning more! If you are looking for a wonderful teacher, you don't need to look any further, Capt. Chet takes his time, is patient and ensures you are comfortable with what you are learning! A Huge, Thank you to Capt. Chet for all the time he spent with me to ensure I gained my confidence and skills. We look forward to coming back and having him as our instructor! Thank you!!!
Ashley D. - Florida
June, 2014
My husband and I took ASA101 and ASA103 (Beginner sailing classes) through Yachting Vacations. It was an amazing experience, we had a blast. I learned a lot and I feel more comfortable sailing with my husband. The sailboats we learned on were clean, easy to operate and up to code. I also had the pleasure of meeting several of the instructors, they are very knowledgeable and passionate about sailing. I recommend this sailing school to anyone that wants to learn the art of sailing or just wants to fine-tune their sailing skills. "Safe Sailing"
June, 2014
My husband and I took ASA101 and ASA103 (Beginner sailing classes) through Yachting Vacations. It was an amazing experience, we had a blast. I learned a lot and I feel more comfortable sailing with my husband. The sailboats we learned on were clean, easy to operate and up to code. I also had the pleasure of meeting several of the instructors, they are very knowledgeable and passionate about sailing. I recommend this sailing school to anyone that wants to learn the art of sailing or just wants to fine-tune their sailing skills. "Safe Sailing"
