Overnight sailboat rentals through MidBay Sailing include:

Full Days Access to the Sailboat, from morning of the first day through 5pm on the final day

Chose your launch and recovery times as suits your schedule - mornings or afternoons available

Thorough boat checkout covering safety, communication, boat systems, sail rigging, and trip planning assistance

Showers, Marina Facilities, Electric In-Slip, Wifi In-Slip and Water Included (Return to Slip any Night at No Charge)

Bedding Included for All Berths (See Boat Details below for number of beds and recommended guests)

Free Check-In - At completion of your charter, purchase fuel for the sailboat and pump out at the Marina facilities for a no-charge check-in

Express Check-In Option - Leave the refueling and pump out to us for a set fee (2-3 days, $50, 4+ days, $75)

Thorough cleaning before and after your rental is included at no charge

Dingy use with motor - available upon request, $25 per day

Cooking, Provisioning and Grocery
Our overnight charter boats have fully outfitted galleys, including a propane stove, grill, cookware, cutlery, utensils, cups, plates and dishes. Coffee pots (or french press) are also provided. There is a 12v DC fridge for your cold storage needs as well. 

There are two grocery stores within a 10 minute drive of the marina - Publix and Winn-Dixie. 

When bringing groceries on board, please plan to discard all cardboard packaging dockside. This will minimize the chance that pests join your journey, and will make stowing items easier.

What To Bring on an Overnight Sailboat Rental 
(and what to avoid)
It’s hard to know what you’ll miss if you leave it behind. Most of the time chartering guests overpack; here’s some guidelines to help.

We provide sheets, blankets, pillows, bath towels, hand towels, paper towels, marine toilet paper and trash bags.

You’ll want to bring beach towels for swimming, along with any other water gear.

One or two fishing poles and lures for casting and trolling add to the fun - don’t forget to purchase your Florida saltwater fishing license (available at WalMart and Bass Pro).

A wind and rain proof jacket will provide comfort and warmth when the wind and rain pick up.

Please wear nonmarking (light colored sole) shoes

There are a few small inverters on each boat, but don’t plan to bring larger AC electrical appliances (crock pots, coffee makers, hair dryers and curlers will only work in the slip and will take up a lot of room)

12v DC cigarette lighter chargers will be your best method for topping up your phone

Upon Your Return - Checking In
At your journey’s end, your boat is due back at the marina by 5pm on your final day. This will give you plenty of time to disembark at the dock. 

Plan to arrive at the fuel dock for our staff to meet you

If you chose the Express Check In option, our staff will handle fueling up and pumping out. If you’re ready you may disembark at the fuel dock.

Otherwise, plan to purchase fuel to fill the vessel and pump it out on arrival. The marina staff will assist you - please remember to tip them as a courtesy for their work

When checking back in, we ask that you:

Double check all personal items are packed - the fridge and cockpit lockers are common places things get left behind

Remove and discard all trash in the dockside bins

Gather used bedding in each berth - stuffing the sheets into a pillowcase is appreciated

Gather wet and damp towels into the head

Let our staff know of any issues you observed

For cancelations outside of 48 hours, we offer a full refund on classes and charters minus the cost of books (and shipping).  Inside of 48 hours, we have a 20% cancellation fee.  

If the captain determines that weather conditions are not favorable at the time of the scheduled departure or perceives any hazards impacting the safety of passengers or the security of the vessel, the departure time may be delayed, the charter rescheduled, or a full refund may be provided.