Team building with Team Paradise
A fun, memorable and challenging team-building sailing experience that can lead to higher performance, better collaboration and more effective problem-solving skills.
What is it?
Experience the excitement of being close to the water on a performance sailboat, competing against colleagues, racing sailboats, and having fun! We can accommodate up to 24 people for full- and half-day programs that help participants develop the teamwork necessary to handle a sailboat and compete in a safe, fun and challenging environment. People of all sailing skill levels are welcome and can participate in all activities. People with disabilities are part of our mission and are also welcome.
Events are customizable to meet your objectives. If it is communication or collaboration (or both), or something else to enrich your team, we will design a program to meet your needs.
What do you get out of it?
Your team will refine command and control skills, leadership, communication, cooperation and tactical thinking. Each team member will take command and guide the team through the objective. Magnus Liljedahl, Olympic gold medal sailor and Team Paradise founder and Executive Director, will share with your group what it takes to be a winning Olympian and command a winning team. His light-hearted and insightful coaching guarantees a fun and educational day of sailing. Perfect for:
Client Days - Take your clients out for an exciting day on Biscayne Bay!
Reward Days - Reward your staff and team with the opportunity to learn to sail!
Team-Building Days - Strengthen, bond, cooperate, collaborate and have fun with your team!
corporate event options
with suggested timelines:
THE CLASSIC CORPORATE REGATTA
Half-Day (four hours)
1000 -1015 Guests arrive at the US Sailing Center (USSC).
1015 - 1030 Introduction to Sailing, Skippers meeting with a safety briefing and team assignment.
1030 - 1045 Individual team instructions aboard each vessel, hoist sails, and go sailing.
1045 - 1145 Go Sailing and Practice on the Race Course
1145 - 1245 Start of First Race. Subsequent races will start immediately following the previous race. Three (3) Races are scheduled
1245 - 1330 Cruise back to port (staggered return to the dock).
1330 -1400 Debriefing “After Sail” debriefing at the USSC (or Coral Reef Yacht Club (if pre-arranged).
“IF IT MATTERS - BE AHEAD OF YOURSELF”
THE CORPORATE RACING EXCURSION
Full-Day (seven hours w/lunch break)
1000 -1015 Guests arrive at the US Sailing Center (USSC).
1015 - 1100 Introduction to Sailing, Skippers meeting with a safety briefing and team assignment.
1100 - 1115 Individual team instructions aboard each vessel, hoist sails, and go sailing.
1115 - 1245 Practice sailing and explore Stiltsville and the edge of the Atlantic Ocean en route to No Name Harbor.
1245 - 1345 Lunch for Guests and Crew at No Name Harbor (if pre-arranged).
1345 - 1415 Return sail into Biscayne Bay.
1415 -1530 Three short races with low-point scoring.
1530 - 1615 Cruise back to port. (staggered return to the dock).
1630 - 1700 “After Sail” debriefing at the USSC (or Coral Reef Yacht Club (if pre-arranged).
DETAILS & GUIDELINES
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (ATTACHMENT A)
This document sets forth the terms and conditions governing all corporate sailing events (Corporation) organized by Team Paradise Sailing (TPS). These terms become effective upon receipt of the initial deposit.
1. Booking and Payment
1.1. Reservations must be made at least thirty (30) days in advance and require a non-refundable deposit of 50% to confirm the event date.
1.2. The remaining balance is due no later than fourteen (14) days before the scheduled event.
1.3. The preferred payment method is electronic funds transfer (EFT). Payments made by credit card will incur a 5% processing fee. Please contact TPS for EFT instructions.
2. Cancellations and Weather Policy
2.1. A full refund minus any transaction fees will be issued if the corporation cancels more than fourteen (14) days before the event.
2.2. Cancellations made within fourteen (14) days of the event will incur a cancellation fee equal to 25% of the total event cost.
2.3. TPS reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unsafe conditions, including but not limited to:
• Sustained wind speed exceeding 20 knots
• Thunderstorms, tropical storms, or hurricanes
• Force majeure or other "Acts of God"
2.4. In such instances, TPS will offer the corporation either:
(a) A refund of the total contract amount minus a 25% administrative fee; or
(b) The opportunity to reschedule the event by mutual agreement.
2.5. If a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch/Warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center within seven (7) days of the event, the same cancellation and rescheduling terms as in 2.4. (a) and (b) shall apply.
2.6. Following the cancellation of any such storm advisories, TPS requires a fourteen (14) day window to safely remobilize its fleet before rescheduling events.
3. Program Overview and Expectations
3.1. TPS offers the following corporate sailing formats:
• Four-hour Corporate Regatta (up to three races)
• Seven-hour Racing Excursion
• Custom-tailored experience, agreed upon in advance.
3.2. The event schedule (timeline) is posted in the official Sailing Instructions (SI). On-time arrival at our venue is essential. Failure to do so may result in a reduction of the number of races in the series. If less than 2.5 hours of sailing time remains, the event may be converted to an excursion.
3.3. To save time on the day of the event, all participants are expected to sign the online Corporate Participation Waiver, no less than twenty-four (24) hours before the event:
https://www.teamparadise.org/sign-participation-waiver
4. Boats and Participation
4.1. Each sailboat will include a TPS-assigned instructor/skipper.
4.2. Maximum capacity per boat is as follows:
• Sonars and J/24s: Four (4) corporate team members.
• Flying Scots: Three (3) corporate team members.
4.3. A list of all participants and proposed team assignments is expected by the corporation, no less than twenty-four (24) hours before the event.
4.4. When forming teams, corporations are encouraged to consider body size and prior sailing experience.
4.5. TPS reserves the right to modify team configurations at any time for safety or operational purposes.
5. Safety and Wind Guidelines
5.1. Sailing is a weather-sensitive activity. Guest involvement is determined by wind speed:
• 5–10 knots: Guests may perform most sailing tasks
• 10–15 knots: Moderate limitations apply
• 15–20 knots: Jib sail is removed; instructor/skipper helms the boat.
• Above 20 knots: Sailing is canceled
5.2. TPS encourages hands-on participation. Tasks may include:
• Helming the boat
• Adjusting sails and balancing the boat
• Navigating, timing starts, setting bearings, calling overlaps, and race strategy
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WHAT TO EXPECT (ATTACHMENT B)
Corporate Events at Team Paradise Sailing (TPS) offers two options: the four-hour Corporate Regatta and the seven-hour Racing Excursion.
Adhering to the timeline is a priority for TPS, so please arrive at the venue on time. Per the Sailing Instructions, TPS needs four hours to run three races and execute the Corporate Regatta format. If TPS is limited to three hours due to the absence of corporate Guests, either by design or force major, only one race might be completed. If TPS has less than three hours to execute the event, sailing will be limited to a short excursion.
Corporate events are intended to be fun and safe team-building experiences. Each of our boats can hold a maximum of four corporate guests. TPS requires the corporate guests to submit a signed participation waiver 24 hours before the event. TPS requires the corporation to provide a list of all participants, preferably 24 hours before the event, and suggest a team of up to four corporate guests for each boat. Considerations when selecting the teams include prior sailing experience and body size. For safety reasons, TPS may change the team configuration at any time.
Sailing is a sport exposed to the elements. The wind conditions are variable. Ideal wind conditions range from 5 to 15 kn. TPS intends to make the experience as interactive and hands-on as possible for the corporate guest. If the wind range is 5 to 10 kn, the corporate guest can perform most of the tasks required to sail the boat. If the wind range increases to 10 to 15 kn, The tasks will be slightly limited. The tasks will be further restricted if the wind range is sustained between 15 to 20 kn, and the Jib sail may be eliminated. If the wind range is 15 to 20 kn with gusts above 20 kn, there will be main sail only, and the coach aboard will helm the boat. The corporate guests will always be able to help sail the boat by adjusting the sails, balancing the boat, navigating, and timing the start. Sailing will be canceled if the wind range is sustained above 20 Kn.
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Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
Refillable/reusable water bottle (filling station at sailing center)
Performance t-shirt or light long-sleeved shirt for added sun protection, shorts or light long pants for added sun protection (ensure clothing allows for free movement)
Non-marking sports shoes with non-skid soles
Towel/personal hygiene kit (shampoo, etc., for a shower at the end of the day)
Change of clothing (casual wear for evening meal)
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Loose jewelry like necklaces or bracelets
Rings
Expensive (non-waterproof) watches or time-pieces
Clothing that cannot get wet / you’d prefer not to get wet
Clothing that does not allow for free movement in tight spaces
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All necessary charts and navigation equipment
Lifejackets and safety equipment
All equipment required to sail the boat
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Medication. We are unable to dispense medication, so please bring any seasick remedies or other over-the-counter or prescription medications (including epi-pens) with you.
Our boats
Team Paradise has two classes of performance sailboats to choose from
Sonar
The Sonar one-design keelboat for three to five people. World Sailing recognizes the class. The Sonar is ideal for all types of sailing training and competitive racing. The boat is easy to sail and excels at combining comfort and performance.
J-24
The J-24 one-design keelboat is compatible with the Sonar. Team Paradise has access to several boats at the US Sailing Center. For groups of 12 people or more, we mix the J-24 with the Sonar.
Flying Scot
The Flying Scot is the largest one-design class to race in Miami regularly. We mix it with the Sonar and J-24 for groups larger than 24 people. It’s easy to sail and it’s compatible with our other boats.
Our venue
Team Paradise sails on beautiful Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL
Your team will gather at our headquarters at the US Sailing Center located in David T. Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove, Florida, a popular venue for Olympic sailing training and major sailing regattas. Biscayne Bay is home to some of the finest sailing and boating! It is a “bright, great bay” that attracts explorers, adventurers, residents and tourists. Not only is it a source for food, transportation and commerce, it offers boundless opportunities for recreation, education and spiritual nourishment to those who visit and live nearby.