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Fort Lauderdale is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, offering a combination of beautiful beaches, clear waters, and a variety of sailing opportunities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sailor, Fort Lauderdale has something for everyone. With its warm weather, stunning coastline, and range of sailing activities, it's no wonder that Fort Lauderdale is a top choice for sailing vacations.

The USA offers diverse sailing conditions, from the calm waters of Florida to the challenging Pacific Northwest. Intermediate sailors can find suitable areas year-round, with facilities generally well-developed.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Highlights

  • Fort Lauderdale boasts over 220 miles of navigable waterways, making it a sailor's paradise.
  • The city is known as the 'Yachting Capital of the World' and hosts the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the largest boat shows in the world.
  • The Intracoastal Waterway offers calm and scenic water ideal for leisurely sailing.
  • The Gulf Stream, located a few miles off the coast, provides thrilling offshore sailing opportunities.
  • You can explore the nearby Bahamas, as Fort Lauderdale serves as a popular departure point for sailing trips to this tropical paradise.
  • The area is home to numerous marinas with world-class facilities, making it easy to rent a boat or find a charter.
  • The warm weather and consistent breezes create excellent conditions for sailing year-round.
  • You may encounter dolphins, sea turtles, and various marine life while sailing in the area.
  • Fort Lauderdale offers a vibrant sailing community, with numerous events and regattas taking place throughout the year.
  • The city has a variety of waterfront restaurants and bars where you can dock your boat and enjoy a meal or drinks with beautiful views of the water.

Weather

TemperaturePrecipitationRainSunshineWind
Jan27C66mm40%7 hours12 knots
Warm and sunny
Feb28C53mm35%7 hours10 knots
Mild and occasional rain showers
Mar29C71mm30%8 hours11 knots
Warm and breezy
Apr31C63mm25%9 hours9 knots
Warm and mostly sunny
May33C120mm50%8 hours8 knots
Hot and occasional thunderstorms
Jun35C170mm60%7 hours7 knots
Hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms
Jul35C190mm70%7 hours7 knots
Hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms
Aug35C200mm75%7 hours8 knots
Hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms
Sep34C160mm60%7 hours8 knots
Hot and humid with occasional showers
Oct31C130mm40%8 hours9 knots
Warm and mostly sunny
Nov29C97mm35%7 hours10 knots
Warm and occasional showers
Dec28C63mm30%7 hours11 knots
Warm and occasional showers
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