• Lanier Sailing Academy (800-684-9463, www.laniersail.com) offers learn-to-sail courses in Pensacola; Leesville, S.C.; Buford, Ga. and the British Virgin Islands. Course lengths and rates vary with location.

• J World School (www.jworldschool.com) offers weekend to 5-day learn-to-sail courses in Key West (800-343-2255); Annapolis, Md. (800-966-2038); Alameda, Calif. (800-910-1101); Newport, R.I. (800-343- 2255) and San Diego, Calif. (800-666-1050). Course lengths and rates vary with location.

• 360 Yachting (866-561-2175, www.360yachting.com) offers 3- to 5-day learn-to-sail classes in Fort Myers. Rate: $795-$925.

• Rhumbline Sailing School (239-789-7510, www.sailrhumbline.com) offers 5-day or two-weekend Basic Keelboat Instruction courses in Fort Myers. Rate: $850.

• Castle Harbor Sailing School (305-665-4994, www.castleharbor.com) offers 3-day learn-to-sail courses out of the Matheson Hammock Marina in South Miami. Rate: $495-$695.

• Coconut Grove Sailing Club (305-444-4571, cgsc.org) runs learn-to-sail classes from its Coconut Grove location.

• Florida Keys Sailing (305-289-9519, sailfloridakeys.com) in Marathon runs 3-day learn to sail programs, and is offering a special price of $1,398 for two people.