Offshore Sailing School

Offshore Sailing School provides rewarding learning vacations at three premier SW Florida destination resorts. We give new meaning to fun-in-the-sun. Just want to try sailing? Learn how to make a boat move with wind alone? Pick any two days for a Learn to Sail Adventure, or take a two-hour lesson. Gain Certification while you Learn to... Read More
Offshore Sailing School provides rewarding learning vacations at three premier SW Florida destination resorts. We give new meaning to fun-in-the-sun. Just want to try sailing? Learn how to make a boat move with wind alone? Pick any two days for a Learn to Sail Adventure, or take a two-hour lesson. Gain Certification while you Learn to sail, cruise or race in three to seven fun, action-packed days on the Gulf of Mexico, Pine Island Sound or Tampa Bay.
Founded in 1964 by Olympic and America's Cup sailor, Steve Colgate, America's #1 Sailing School® also offers private and group lessons and sunset sails for vacationers already on site. Liveaboard and shore based vacations include course and accommodations. Beginners and racers learn on award-winning Colgate 26 sailboats. Cruising courses are taught on state-of-the-art 45-50 foot brand new Hunter cruising yachts. Each day allows free time to enjoy other activities at the resorts where you learn. Walk or drive Ding Darling National Refuge. Go to the Shell Museum. Fish, jog. bike, kayak, play tennis, enjoy a round of golf. Go shelling on long beautiful beaches, bask by gorgeous pools.    To learn more call 800-221-4326, visit our website at  www.offshoresailing.com or email Sail@OffshoreSailing.com.
Group and private programs are available for those traveling alone, with a loved one, or the entire family. Private courses for two empower and build confidence. Singles make new friends while learning. Our Kids and Teens Learn Free programs give families a special bonding experience. These fun sailing adventures provide lasting skills and lifelong vacations under sail. As you sail and learn, dolphins play in your wake and curious manatees watch as you dock.
Offshore Sailing School learning vacations and lessons are available at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, Ft. Myers Beach; South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island; and Hampton Inn & Suites, downtown St. Petersburg. Other locations include New York City; Jersey City, NJ; The Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michaels, MD; and The Moorings Village, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
Sailing is a green activity. It's fun and exhilarating to make a boat move with wind and sails alone. Reduce your carbon footprint every minute you're under sail. Sailing provides peace, freedom, inspiration and fun.
Call 800-221-4326 or contact us on the web at www.offshoresailing.com/contact.aspx.
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  • South Seas Island Resort - Captiva Island
  • Captiva Island and Ft Myers Beach FL, FL 33924
  • Phone: 239-454-1700

Amenities

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily

General Information
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
Open Year-Round
Facility Amenities
Marina
Activities
Boating
Guest Information
Advance Reservations Required
Family Friendly
Average Rates*
AttractionsAverage Rate
Two-day Learn to Sail Adventure$495.00
MeetingsAverage Rate
1/2 day Challenge$295.00
Full day Challenge$395.00
OutdoorsAverage Rate
two-hour sailing lesson$150.00
3-day or 5-day Learn to Sail certification courses$1295.00
7-day Fast Track to Cruising$2690.00
SightseeingAverage Rate
2-hour sailing lesson$150.00
3-day or 5-day Learn to Sail certification courses$1295.00
7-day Fast Track to Cruising$2690.00
*Rates are examples only. Contact business directly for exact rate information.
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Performance Race Week

Every Day From April 15, 2012 Until April 22, 2012

Hours: 8am - 6pm

Address: South Seas Island Resort - Captiva Island, FL, Captiva Island, FL 33924

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Leukemia Cup Regatta

From April 28, 2012 to April 29, 2012

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission: 35.00

Address: Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33908

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Curing Hiccups

Curing Hiccups November 18, 2011

A tip for how to cure hiccups. A chronic case can ruin one's ability to enjoy a great sailing trip. Video Sailing Tip #9 from Steve Colgate, Founder of Offshore...

Docking a Yacht with Precision and Control

Docking a Yacht with Precision and Control October 14, 2011

Docking a cruising vessel with precision and control begins with a smart docking system -- Video Sailing Tip #10 from Steve Colgate, Founder of Offshore Sailing School. Steve shares tips...

Another way to break twine

Another way to break twine October 03, 2011

A handy tip for how to beak twine when you don't have a knife -- Video Sailing Tip #8 from Steve Colgate, Founder of Offshore Sailing School. Steve shares tips...

Tip for towing a dinghy under power

Tip for towing a dinghy under power September 16, 2011

Tip for handling the dinghy painter when towing a dinghy under power -- Video Sailing Tip #7 from Steve Colgate, Founder of Offshore Sailing School. Steve shares tips on how...

Proper Helming for Motoring Backwards

Proper Helming for Motoring Backwards August 25, 2011

The proper way to position yourself at the helm to steer a sailboat when moving backwards under power -- Video Sailing Tip #6 from Steve Colgate, Founder of Offshore Sailing...