A Sober Sails charter is not a vacation; it is an active immersion. From the moment we slip the lines, you are a member of the crew. You will trade the distractions of life on land for the rhythmic discipline of the sea.

• Daily Rhythm: Each morning begins with a "Morning Watch" meditation and navigational lesson plan for the day. Days are spent engaged in active sailing, navigation plotting, and seamanship drills.

• The Environment: You will be living aboard a sailing vessel in close quarters with your peers. This intentional environment fosters immediate accountability and teamwork.

• Evening Anchor Watch: After a day of sailing and active logbook exercises, we gather for an “Evening Watch” reflection and peer-led processing groups—transferring the lessons learned on deck to the challenges of long-term sobriety.

• The Challenge: Expect physical activity, a complete digital sunset (limited phone use), and the profound clarity that comes from being miles from shore.

Sober Sails is a 5-day intensive immersion for men committed to long-term sobriety. Unlike a standard charter, this is a clinical-grade "Active Recovery" experience led personally by Matt Ellis, LADC, author of Navigating Recovery.

What to Expect:

• The Curriculum: Daily workshops on board using the Navigating Recovery framework to build new tools for life on land.

• Active Presence: We use the physical demands of sailing and the serenity of the open water to practice mindfulness and rewire healthy dopamine pathways.

• A Supportive Fleet: You sail with a small, 6-person crew of men who share your commitment, creating a unique environment of peer accountability and brotherhood.

We operate year-round with seasonal routes through the Apostle Islands, the Florida Keys, and the Caribbean.

The core of our program is the Navigating Recovery Logbook curriculum—a specialized framework designed by Matt Ellis, LADC, to bridge the gap between intensive treatment and a purposeful life back on shore.

What’s Included:

• The Navigating Recovery Logbook: Every guest receives a physical, marine-grade workbook. This isn't just a journal; it's a tactical guide for identifying triggers, mapping out new "sober headings," and documenting your breakthroughs in real-time.

• Daily Guided Workshops: We spend 3+ hours each day, working through the curriculum's core pillars: Intention, Awareness, Guidance, Presence, Endurance, Vision, and Integration.

• The After-Action Plan: On the final day, we use the curriculum to build your custom "re-entry" strategy, ensuring the clarity you find at sea stays with you when you return to your daily life.

Experience a truly personalized escape designed for men, women, or couples. Whether you are seeking a solo journey of reflection or a high-end getaway, We offer charters tailored to your specific intentions along any coasts of the U.S., the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.

As your dedicated Captain and Chef, Captain Matt provides a seamless, all-inclusive environment where your only responsibility is to unwind. We set the agenda together—you can provide a fixed itinerary or let Sober Sails curate a specialty package based on the hidden gems you wish to explore.

You choose your level of engagement:

• Hands-On Learning: Take the helm and assist with the sailing under expert guidance and relax whenever you want.

• Pure Relaxation: Kick back while we handle every aspect of navigation, vessel maintenance, and gourmet meal preparation.

• Tailored Presence: We can act as your active local guide or remain "invisible" in the background to ensure total privacy.

Your safety is our priority. While we collaborate on your itinerary, the captain will oversee all navigational and mooring decisions based on weather and local conditions. This professional care ensures you can relax completely, knowing your voyage is in expert hands.