PADL Sail Club at Hobie Beach
A sailing club and school working off Hobie Beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway, the strip of sand between Brickell and Key Biscayne.
Checado em novembro de 2026
Good for anyone who wants to get on the water under sail without owning a boat. The trade-off: there's little published detail on what's offered or what it costs, so plan on calling first.
The beach it works from
PADL Sail Club sits at Hobie Beach, on the Rickenbacker Causeway on the way out to Key Biscayne. It's one of the closest places to downtown where you can actually launch something with a sail, and it takes only a few minutes to drive over from Brickell. The causeway puts open water on both sides of you, which is exactly why sailors and windsurfers have used this stretch for years. Don't expect a polished marina building. Expect sand, parked cars along the road and the city skyline across the bay.
School, club or tour
Google files PADL under a little of everything: sailing school, sports club, marina, tour agency. That fits a place that likely teaches beginners, keeps regulars on the water and takes people out for a sail. What it doesn't tell you is which of those is running on the day you show up, or what any of it costs. The website wasn't reachable when we checked, so call ahead and ask what's available. Find out whether you need a lesson first, and what's included.
Planning around the wind
It's open every day from 10 am to 6 pm, which makes it a daytime plan, not a sunset one. Sailing depends on the weather, so a calm morning or a stormy afternoon can change what's possible, and it helps to stay flexible about timing. The rating is 4.2 from about 220 Google reviews. That's solid, but it's not a perfect score, and it's another reason to confirm details by phone first. Bring sun protection and clothes you don't mind getting wet.
Como chegar
- Drive over the Rickenbacker Causeway from Brickell. Hobie Beach is on the causeway before you reach Key Biscayne.
Bom saber
Hours are 10 am to 6 pm every day. Call ahead, since the website was down and offerings aren't published.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is PADL Sail Club?
It's at Hobie Beach, 1 Rickenbacker Causeway, on the drive from Brickell out to Key Biscayne.
What are PADL Sail Club's hours?
It's open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, including weekends.
Do they offer sailing lessons?
It's listed as a sailing school and club, but the website wasn't reachable when we checked, so call to confirm current lessons and prices.