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SailFuture Academy

Social Enterprises &
Student Run Businesses

Construction Enterprise

The Construction Team leads commercial and residential property renovations as well as other building projects. Students, under the direction and supervision of our construction coach, design, budget, bid, and bring to life the ideas of clients.

Current Projects
Rennovation of the SailFuture Kitchen
Students will lead in the design, install, and business model of a professional kitchen space
Build Out of 2nd Floor Academy
Students will lead in the design and rennovation of the SailFuture Academy classroom and office space on the second floor of the school building.
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Maritime Enterprise

The Maritime Enterprise offers private charters on a 105’ Feadship motor yacht. Students serve as crew on charters in order to provide a one-of-kind experience to remember. Additionally, the Maritime Enterprise restores and maintains vessels donated to the SailFuture Foundation.

Current Projects
Rennovation of the 105' Feadship
Students will lead in the rennovation of a donated 105' Fedship 'Summer Lovin'.
Rennovation of the J40'
Students will lead in the rennovation of a donated 40' J sailboat.
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Culinary Enterprise

The SailFuture Kitchen will provide a meal prep and catering service for in-house and private events. In conjunction with the Construction Team, SailFuture Kitchen is designing a nautically-themed restaurant that will serve as a training space and event venue.

Current Projects
Build Out of SailFuture Kitchen
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Our student run enterpises are the perfect way to teach students about business in a practical, hands-on and engaging way. Our students work 'behind the scenes' on all of the business fundamentals including: finances, project management, human resources, marketing, business development, and more.

Interested in enrolling your child at the SailFuture Academy?

Would your child be better served at SailFuture Academy? Let us know!

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Contact Us

Questions about admission, academics, or scholarships? Feel free to call us anytime. We'd love to hear from you.


Hunter Thompson, Head of School

+1 (727) 209-7846

admissions@sailfuture.org

School Information

SailFuture Academy is a co-ed, year-round school designed to immediately bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. The SailFuture Academy is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida at 2154 27th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.


2154 27th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

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