Fast Track® to Performance Sailing

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Fast-Paced Sailing Lessons Focusing on Go-Fast Techniques

Offshore Sailing School’s Fast Track® to Performance Sailing is an intensive five-day learning experience that takes you from learning to sail through the start of competitive racing. This course is designed to transition beginners, small boat sailors and big-boat crew with no formal sail-training – to becoming confident, skilled sailors in competition or when just out having fun around other sailboats. The 5-day sailing adventure starts with two full days of basic sailing 101, then continues with three full days dedicated to the exciting world of performance sailing 102. Protect your investment with Travel Insurance. View coverage options here.

Start with Basic Keelboat Sailing Lessons

Fast Track® to Performance Sailing is taught on Offshore Sailing School’s Colgate 26 sailboats, specifically designed for teaching essential sailing and performance techniques. The first two days focus on fundamental sailing skills, tailored for novices, those who need to brush up their sailing knowledge, or lack experience on mid-sized open cockpit keelboats. This initial phase lays a robust sailing foundation, covering what you need to know to gain US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification.

Continue with Performance Sailing and Racing Lessons

The next three days are devoted to techniques that make a sailboat sail fast! You learn advanced sailing techniques including sail twist, racing tactics, mark rounding, and spinnaker handling – just some of the skills that are crucial for sailors who have a yen for local club racing and want to improve proficiency aboard when crewing and steering.

Holistic Learning Approach

This exciting course combines visual, auditory, and hands-on learning. Prior to arrival, you are sent the US Sailing Basic Keelboat textbook to study in advance, preparing you for theoretical and practical aspects of sailing. In-class sessions deepen your understanding of sailing. On-water sessions aboard a Colgate 26 emphasize practicing knowledge you have absorbed and applying those concepts in real sailing situations.

Your Path to Advanced Sailing Performance

Fast Track® to Performance Sailing is more than a course. It’s a stepping stone to advanced sailing on any size boat. Whether you aim to compete in sailboat day racing around the buoys, overnight sailboat racing from one point to another, or just wish to become a more proficient sailor, this course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to continue your growth path in your sailing community.

Join Our Sailing Family in a Superb Sailing Vacation Setting

In this Fast Track® course you experience more than just sailing. You learn at a picturesque Florida location with a perfect mix of serene beauty and warm weather in a rich sailing environment.  You are invited to be part of this transformative experience on a superb vacation getaway. A maximum of four students per instructor, per boat make this highly personal learning experience one you’ll never forget. Sign up now for the Fast Track® to Performance Sailing course and start your journey towards becoming an adept sailor, ready to take on new challenges and enjoy the thrill of sailing to its fullest.

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