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Welcome aboard Zig Zag
Your Sailboat Charter

Cruise Aboard our 30' Catalina Yacht

Sailing in Tampa Bay, from Anna Maria Island, Florida

Experience The Joy Of Sailing

Enjoy a sailboat cruise on the beautiful emerald green waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, just minutes from Bradenton, Florida. Take a turn at the helm or just relax and watch the dolphins play. Your cruise with Spice Sailing Charters will be the highlight of your vacation.

Other services available include sailing lessons and memorials for your loved ones with At Sea Burials.

Witness Our Glorious Tampa Bay Sunsets

Charter a sunset cruise aboard, Zig Zag, a comfortable and spacious 30 foot sailboat. Bring some wine and cheese, and be prepared to take home spectacular memories and awesome photos of your sailing experience off the coast of Anna Maria Island.

Ed Hartung, Captain of Zig Zag, Spice Sailing Charters and Sunset Cruises

Sail With Captain Ed Hartung

Captain Ed is shown at left, at the helm of Zig Zag
  • U.S.C.G. Licensed and charter captain since 1988
  • 100 Ton Masters License from the United States
    Coast Guard
  • Cruises and races to Mexico, Cuba and the Virgin Islands
  • Over 25 years of sailboat chartering experience in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico
  • His sailing experience has included local and long distance yacht deliveries
  • Sailboat charters serving Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto, Ellenton, in the Tampa Bay area
"Ed Hartung is one of The Finest, most safety conscious sailors, I have ever sailed with."   Tom Newmann
"Ed is a very skilled and experienced sailboat charter captain. But more importantly, he will go well out of his way to ensure that all his passengers have a wonderful time aboard Zig Zag."   Jay Winters

Checkout Learn Sailing Fun and Easy ($9.95)