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Find Your Competitive Edge

Outdistance the Pack

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Your Gateway to the Water

At SailFit, sailing isn’t just a sport — it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re taking your first sail, sharpening racing skills, or chasing peak performance, we’ll help you move forward with confidence, skill, and joy on the water.

Climb the Ladder of Success

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LEARN TO SAIL

Your First Step on the Water

Discover the thrill of sailing with supportive, step-by-step lessons that quickly get you sailing with safety and confidence.

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LEVEL UP

Workshops that Build your Skills

Join group sessions designed to boost your boat handling, starting, speed and confidence.

GET TRAINING

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OUTDISTANCE

Race Training for Competitive Sailors

Take your racing to the next level with private coaching, regatta support, and performance training.

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Experience That Makes the Difference

Led by Level 3 certified sailing coach Kurt Taulbee, SailFit brings decades of racing, coaching, and US Sailing Team experience to every lesson and workshop. What sets us apart? A personalized approach, practical coaching you can apply right away, a genuine love for helping sailors succeed, and tons of fun!

What’s Happening Next at SailFit?

Beginner sailor learning Sunfish upwind sailing technique.

Weekly Sailing Lessons

Learn to sail and build skills with one on one lessons…in the emerald sailing waters of Clearwater Beach.

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Skills Workshop NOV 14-16

Build your boat handling and racing skills in a small group setting.

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Regatta Coaching DEC 6-7

Laser ILCA District 13 Championships – St. Petersburg, Florida

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Why Choose SailFit?

At SailFit, you don’t just learn to sail — you gain the confidence to handle any condition on the water. With a track record of building sailors from beginners to national-level competitors, SailFit blends proven coaching with personalized guidance so you always know your next step for improvement.

- Decades of proven coaching experience
- Customized training plans for every sailor
- US Sailing Team credentials & Level 3 certification
- Focus on both performance and enjoyment
- Practical, results-driven approach to apply right away

Every Session brings you closer to your goals.

SailFit Coach Mike Schmidt – Masters Champion

What Are Sailors Saying?

Exceptional Sailing Coach

Kurt is an exceptional sailing coach and a three-time former US Sailing Team member! We were recommended to Kurt by ASA, the US Sailing youth program, and other coaches, all of whom said that Kurt is outstanding…

The experience was truly amazing for my 13-year-old daughter! She thrived and grew tremendously during her time in Clearwater. Kurt guided her step by step, helping her build a deeper understanding and a solid foundation in sailing.

Fei Cao

Incredibly Knowledgeable

Kurt is an incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate coach. I had never been to a clinic of any kind before, and I was blown away by how much I learned, both in the classroom and on the water, in a mere three days. One reason he is a master coach is that he is a superb communicator, clarifying concepts with one sentence where I hadn’t understood those same concepts even after reading multiple paragraphs in sailing books. I can’t wait to come back next year, and beyond!

Mia Brandt

Extremely Beneficial

My two-day practice session with Kurt was extremely beneficial. My goal was to improve my downwind sailing sunfish technique. I learned Kurt’s SailFit version of Dynamic Sailing with knees up and my core engaged. Thanks to Kurt’s on the water coaching followed by his video debrief, I definitely learned the downwind technique and it is fast! I highly recommend Coach Kurt for anyone wanting to improve their single-handed sailing skills. I look forward to more practice sessions with Coach Kurt this fall.

Chris Carroll

Ready to Set Sail with SailFit?

Whether you’re starting fresh, building skills, or training for your next regatta, SailFit has the coaching to get you there.

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