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Spend three days learning to sail and save up to $800!

Want to Learn to Sail?  Been waiting for a price drop before you get your feet wet?  Well, the time has come to make that leap and fly or drive on over to Ft. Myers Beach and the fun-filled Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa.

$995 per person, double occupancy

At a total of $1990 per couple you save 29% on two full courses and your accommodations in a beautiful suite at water's edge. Our regular three-day course and accommodations package is $1395 per person. With this sweet deal you save $800! 

Traveling alone?

Save 25% on your total package  – just $1195 for the full course and private accommodations (including tax), overlooking miles of white sandy beach and fantastic sunsets.

And there's an added bonus: meeting others with similar aspirations and the same desire to learn and have fun! 

An experiential weekend getaway you'll long remember!

Over 21 hours of fun learning to sail in a beach environment that's all about getting away, totally ! Here's what's included:

  • Certification at the Day Sailing level, with skills to sail any sailboat up to 30' in all conditions
  • Instruction aboard on an exciting Colgate 26 - choice of the U.S. Naval and Coast Guard Academies 
  • Beautiful suite accommodations at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa, inclulding room tax
  • Our comprehensive Fast Track to Sailing textbook, written by Steve and Doris Colgate, published by McGraw-Hill, sent when you sign up
  • A diploma you can hang on your wall and personal logbook to record a lifetime of sailing adventures
  • Practice test sail without the instructor aboard at the end of your course - an unparalleled thrill!

Plan to arrive Thursday afternoon and depart Sunday afternoon or evening.  You'll go home refreshed, relaxed and ready to sail wherever the wind blows!

Want to spend a week with time to explore and chill out?

For just $200 more per person (double occupancy) you can spend a week learning to sail on a more relaxed schedule with classroom each morning and half-days on the water. You'll have time to explore, shop, lounge by an amazing "Octopus" pool, fish off the pier, read a book, sit in an open-air eatery with Buffet-style music and the best seafood you'll find.

A bargain you won't see for long

To sign up, call Diana, Jane or Kathryn today at 888-454-7015 or email info@OffshoreSailing.com no later than 5 p.m. ET September 30 and complete course prior to December 23, 2010. Tell our ales team when you want to go. We'll check availability and get you signed up for the time of your life!

Package costs are lowest ever

Three day Learn to Sail Package: $995 per person double occupancy (two learning together sharing a room). Bring a friend or loved one to take the course with you and your total vacation package is just $1990 (plus meals and incidentals of course). If you are traveling alone, add $200 for a private room.

 Five-day Learn to Sail Package: $1195 per person double occupancy (two learning together sharing a room). If you are traveling alone, add $375 for a private room.

Prices quoted are double occupancy with single supplements noted for private accommodations.Packages include tax, but not any service charges or other resort charges and your incidentals - all of which must be paid upon departure. If you have more than two in your party we can quote on Buy the Boat and Kids and Teens Sail Free packages (a super deal where only Mom and Dad pay tuition, accommodations are in a two-bedroom villa).

About your Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa vacation

This is a great place for couples, singles and families.  There's something for everyone and the suites accommodations are really lovely - all with large lanais overlooking the beach and Gulf and kitchenettes. At right is one of two beautiful pools with the white beach and clear waters of the Gulf beyond. 

Just four spots available each start date, select dates. Call now and start your sailing lifestyle this summer! And if you're worrying about the Gulf Oil Spill we are 1000 miles away from the Panhandle and haven't seen a spot of oil on any of our beaches.

The fine print:
* You must sign up by 5 p.m. September 30 to enjoy this very special deal and course must be completed by December 23 2010 
* Full payment required when you sign up

* Advance reservations required; call 888-454-7015 weekdays 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or email
Info@OffshoreSailing.com

* Available only on new bookings for the Learn to Sail course at this location
* May not be combined with other d iscounts or offers
* If you cancel your course, the prevailing rate at the time you rebook, without discounts, will apply unless that course end date falls within the discount offer period
* Regular Terms & Conditions apply