Offshore Sailing School's President & CEO explains why it is important to learn to cruise and bareboat charter aboard a monohull

Offshore Sailing School is returning to Captiva Island, Florida, following Hurricane Ian. US Sailing certification courses will be taught from 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa beginning on March 1, 2023. Offshore Sailing's Beth Oliver and Randon Finkelstein show More Explores reporter Rachel the ropes...

Offshore Sailing School's Beth Oliver and Randon Finkelstein were interviewed by ABC7 Southwest Florida reporter Rachel Anderson for February 23, 2023, More Explores/More in the Morning TV segment. Offshore Sailing School is returning to Captiva Island, FL, to teach sailing certification courses beginning March 1, 2023

ABC7 Southwest Florida interviews Offshore Sailing School's Beth Oliver and Randon Finkelstein aboard the company's new Jeanneau 440 yacht from 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva Island, Florida, on February 23, 2023.

ABC7 Southwest Florida "More in the Morning/More Explores" reporter Rachel Anderson interviews Offshore Sailing School's VP, Director of Sales & Marketing, Beth Oliver, on February 23, 2023, about the organization returning to Captiva Island, Florida, following Hurricane Ian. Offshore Sailing will offer every level of US Sailing certification aboard 26'-45' sailboats, cruising monohull yachts, and catamarans on Captiva Island and St. Petersburg, Florida, and Scrub Island and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.

Offshore Sailing School Branch Manager and Instructor Randon Finkelstein shares ways we can all help protect and preserve our waterways in this video from the company's location on Captiva Island on Florida's Gulf Coast.

Offshore Sailing School instructors in the British Virgin Islands volunteer with the Virgin Islands Search & Rescue organization. This training is vital to assist mariners when necessary and we are proud to play a role in keeping boaters safe in Caribbean waters.

Come aboard our Jeanneau 479 in St. Petersburg, Florida, during our popular Fast Track to Live Aboard Cruising Course.

Offshore Sailing School graduate and guests had a fantastic time on our Colgate Sailing Adventures hosted sailing vacation in Belize in early February. We are grateful for this wonderful video created by Offshore Sailing grad Joe Bolger. We sailed aboard @TheMooringsCharters catamarans. Everyone followed required protocols and appreciated the serene, uncrowded waters, islands, and cays. They enjoyed friendly, warm welcome, and gracious island hospitality. Our flotilla trip leaders, Nate & Heather Atwater, always make sure fun is had by all!

In this 70th and final episode of #DocksideChatswithSteve, Doris and Steve share stories and a summary of their life's mission, getting as many people as possible to enjoy the #sailing lifestyle, as much as they have for many years. Listen until the end for a new contest to win an amazing prize!

In Episode #69 of our #DocksideChatswithSteve series, Steve and Doris Colgate share the story of three Offshore Sailing School students receiving US Sailing's Rescue Award for their heroic efforts. We're proud of our curriculum and dedication to teaching students everything they need to know to sail safely, assist others in distress, remain calm, and have fun!

In Episode #68, Steve and Doris Colgate describe why Steve and naval architect Jim Taylor designed the Colgate 26 used as Offshore Sailing School's official training vessel for US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification course, Performance Sailing course, and Performance Race Week with North U. coaches. Plus the fleet of Colgate 26 in Florida are used for unique team building sailing events. The Colgate 26 has been the Official Training Vessel of the U.S. Naval Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and Maine Maritime Academy.

In Episode #67, Doris Colgate provides tips and tricks for provisioning and cooking aboard for a crew during ocean racing events. We're heading toward our final series episode, #70. Catch up to all these stories on our Facebook and YouTube Channel. These vignettes will be featured in memoirs Steve and Doris Colgate are writing to be published in 2021.

In #DocksideChatswithSteve Episode #66, Offshore Sailing School founder/owner Steve Colgate shares a tip for gaining a competitive advantage during a race

In Episode #65 of our #DocksideChatswithSteve series, Offshore Sailing School founder/owner Steve Colgate shares sailing tricks used on sailing trips. We're heading toward our final episode, #70!

In Bonus Round Episode #64 of our #DocksideChatswithSteve series, Steve Colgate remembers the story of one of the yachts on a Colgate Sailing Adventures flotilla vacation in the Greek Islands loosing its steering capability

In #WindyWednesday Episode #63 of our #DocksideChatswithSteve, Offshore Sailing founder/owner Steve Colgate recalls an unfortunate incident that occurred during one of the company's hosted flotilla #sailing trips, and how a family gave thanks for sailing in the end

In Episode #62 or our #DocksideChatswithSteve series, Offshore Sailing School co-owner/President & CEO Doris Colgate recalls a charming small-world pen-pal relationship with famous actor Cliff Robertson. Watch until the end to see how small a world we're really in when the story comes full circle back to her husband, our founder, Steve Colgate

In this Bonus Round Episode #61 of our #DocksideChatswithSteve series, Offshore Sailing School founder/owners Steve & Doris Colgate share health and wellness tips aboard a boat. We call this episode "Hiccups & Heimlichs"

Offshore Sailing School founder/owner Steve Colgate recalls the time during a TransAtlantic Race in 1988 that a crew member was afflicted with Appendicitis 250+ miles away from land in Episode #60 of our #DocksideChatswithSteve series