About Us

The Offshore Advantage

Why We are America’s #1 Sailing School — Celebrating 60 Years!

Offshore Sailing School is owned and operated by Steve and Doris Colgate. Their dedication to delivering the very best sailing education, in environments that make learning fun and rewarding, keep all of us at Offshore Sailing School passionately engaged. No other sailing school in the world has leaders with such vast experience in sailing and sailing education, or such dedicated employees at all levels in the company, making Offshore Sailing School lessons and programs “amazing” experiences, according to so many student testimonials. Steve Colgate and Doris Colgate, both National Sailing Hall of Fame Inductees, are the inspiration and driving force behind Offshore Sailing School’s very high standards and exceptional reputation. A recent biography by famed maritime author, Herb McCormick, called OFFSHORE High tells it all. Buy it on Amazon or order an autographed copy in the Offshore Sailing School bookstore!

Offshore High book cover

Our Value Proposition:

Reputation, Quality, Professionalism, Educational Expertise

Alumni Benefits

Alumni Benefits

Certification Levels

Certification Levels

How We Teach

How We Teach

Our Team

Our Team

Steve & Doris Colgate

Steve & Doris Colgate

Mission & History

Mission & History