Captain Stefan Yacht Charters AND ASA SAILING School

Captain Stefan moved to Florida in 2014 however his sailing career began in his youth in Nova Scotia, racing sailing dinghies and keel boats until the North West Arm would freeze up.  Later Stefan sailed out of the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club in Victoria, British Columbia and participated in sailing races throughout the Pacific Northwest.  Today Stefan offers charters out of St. Petersburg Florida to destinations in and around South Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

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In addition to holding a  U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain’s License, Stefan teaches various sailing and power boating courses through approved American Sailing Association (ASA) and Recreational Power Boating Association (RPBA) schools.  

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Certifications

• American Sailing Association – Advanced Coastal Cruising Instructor (206)

• American Sailing Association – Cruising Catamaran Sailing Instructor (214)

• American Sailing Association – Docking Instructor (218)

• USCG Master Captains License - #3830255

• RPBA - Single Inboard Instructor

• RPBA - Twin Inboard Instructor

• RPBA - Stern Drive/Outboard (Single & Twin) Instructor

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Yacht charters or yacht training, from beginners to experts, Captain Stefan can help you get more out of boating, either power or sail.  Stefan offers casual personal training or certified training on his boat, your boat, or a boat that could be chartered from any location.  The Bahamas or Virgin Islands, for instance...

 

Captain Stefan also provides captain services for yacht deliveries or to enable yacht charters for vessels up to 100 tons. (catamaran or monohull). 

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Captain Stefan's Beneteau 373 is from the drawing board of the design firm Berret/Racoupeau.  Fast, roomy and comfortable, the 373 is a fantastic all around cruising vessel. Her two state room interior arrangement features a spacious galley and salon with a large head and separate shower. Numerous fixed windows, ports and hatches create a very bright feel to the below decks space.

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On deck, her roomy cockpit features a pivoting steering pedestal that allows the wheel to be rotated out of the way for easy access to her walk through transom and large swim platform. Her in mast furling main sail and furling head sail are easily deployed and furled from the comfort of the cockpit. For sailors interested in advanced sailing, a downwind asymmetric spinnaker and whisker pole can be hoisted.  She is equipped with air conditioning and a diesel furnace.  All required safety equipment and life vests are on board, along with a certified life raft.  A full galley includes a fridge, separate freezer, oven, stove, microwave and double sink.  For longer cruises she is equipped with a water maker, generator, and a Victron 3K inverter and charger.  Raymarine  sailing instruments include chart plotters at the helm and navigation station, radar, AIS and autopilot.  L’Ardeur is ready to provide enjoyment and performance!

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Boat Specs

• LOA: 37 ft 3 in

• LWL: 32 ft 10

• Beam: 12 ft 4 in

• Max Bridge Clearance: 58 ft

• Max Draft: 6 ft 1 in

• Ballast: 4844 Ib

• Displacement: 15013 Ib

• Fuel Tanks Capacity: 33 gal

• Fresh Water Tanks Capacity: 104 gal

• Holding Tank Capacity: 22 gal

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Charters and services can be booked directly online under charter options and services below, or simply by giving Captain Stefan a call at 727-409-5411.

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