Bookmark and Share

Offshore Sailing School Press Releases

In the 48 years history of Offshore Sailing School many events have taken place.  We've opened new campus locations, started new sailing school programs, and gained the recognition which comes with such a long legacy.  Media is always welcome to talk to us, go out for a sail, take a full course and enjoy a sailing photo shoot -  like the press in the photo above.

Please see our most recent news here.  Contact Doris Colgate for media, press and feature article opportunities:  Doris@OffshoreSailing.com or 800-221-4326, ext. 211.

F E A T U R E D
OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL ANNOUNCES CONTEST WINNER FOR A BAREBOAT CHARTER CRUISE IN THE CARIBBEAN
"Answering the Call of the Sea" by Tyler Cowan of Oakville, Ontario, was voted by Cruising World Magazine as the winning entry in a recent contest held by Offshore Sailing School. Cowan's prize is a a free bareboat charter provided by The Moorings in the
Read more

F E A T U R E D
OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL REGIONAL MANAGER RECEIVES ANNUAL TOURISM RECOGNITION
Fort Myers, Florida - (September 19, 2011) - Kevin Wensley, a long time employee of Offshore Sailing School, received honorable mention in the 2011 E-Awards "attractions" division from the Lee Conty Visitor & Convention Bureau. Awarded at a packe
Read more

F E A T U R E D
National Women's Sailing Association Founder - Doris Colgate - Inspires Women at Women's Sailing Conference
Offshore Sailing School's CEO, Doris Colgate, gave the keynote speech entitled "A Passion for Sailing! When Women Take the Helm" at the 10th annual Women's Sailing Conference in Marblehead, Masschusetts.
Read more

F E A T U R E D
Offshore Sailing School Launches New Friends and Family Learning Vacations
2011 sailing programs for friends and families include expanded learning opportunities and new sailing adventures to encourage team development and develop skills for lifelong sailing adventures.
Read more

F E A T U R E D
Offshore NY Times Story Wins Platinum PR Award
A cover story on Offshore Sailing School from the New York Times Fine Arts Weekend section has garnered a Platinum PR Award from the HSMAI.
Read more

F E A T U R E D
Offshore Sailing School and Hunter Marine Renew Partnership
Industry Icons Dedicate 2011 to Increasing New Sailor Commitments to Cruising. With three new Hunter yachts coming into the Offshore Sailing School U.S. fleet, Offshore Sailing School and Hunter Marine are moving into high gear.
Read more

F E A T U R E D
Offshore Sailing School Sponsors 2011 Leukemia Cup Regatta
This year, the St. Charles Yacht Club will host a regatta with competition aboard a fleet of Colgate 26 sailboats donated by Ft. Myers-based Offshore Sailing School.
Read more

Offshore Sailing School Partners with Hunter Marine and Gill North America to Include Incentives and Giveaways for Everyone Who Loves the Outdoors
For the 2010 holiday season Offshore Sailing School has announced three holiday stimulus opportunities so that during this season of giving, friends and loved ones can receive a memorable and rewarding learning vacation.
Read more

F E A T U R E D
STEVE AND DORIS COLGATE RECEIVE COVETED AWARD FROM LEE COUNTY VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU
Junonia Award honoring individuals who have positively impaced the local tourism community awarded to Steve and Doris Colgate, owners of Offshore Sailing School.
Read more

NEW TWO-DAY SAILING PROGRAMS FOR TIME-CHALLENGED ADVENTURERS
It is well known in the sailing industry that many people dream of going sailing but for a lot of reasons keep putting it off. One of the major reasons for this is lack of time according to past studies done by Offshore Sailing School, the 46-year ol
Read more

STEVE AND DORIS COLGATE RECEIVE HARKEN GOLD BLOCK AWARD
On the first night of the 2008 United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, at a rousing party sponsored by Harken, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality sailboat hardware and accessories, Offshore Sailing School owners Steve and Dori
Read more

 

Contact Doris Colgate if you would like to learn more about Offshore Sailing for a story opportunity.

Doris@OffshoreSailing.com or 800-221-4326, ext. 211. Direct line: 239-985-7511.