Welcome to America’s #1 Sailing School®
Welcome to Offshore Sailing School. Since 1964 Steve and Doris Colgate have been perfecting the art of sailing instruction, sailing vacations and sailing lessons. With Colgate Offshore Sailing School, sailing is easy and fun. You will discover a new “freedom” on our award-winning Colgate 26 sailboats and state-of-the-art cruising yachts from Hunter Marine and The Moorings at one of our seven sailing school locations.
A new lifestyle begins here
Whether you just want to try sailing or learn as much as you can, the most important decision you will ever make is who you trust to teach you to sail. With a 48 year legacy, we provide you a sailing education beyond compare, offering the widest variety of Sailing Courses available.
In just three days, our Learn to Sail course gives you the confidence to sail mid-sized sailboats with ease. In five days you can learn to sail a bareboat cruising yacht, and in one week you can go from novice to cruise-ready and live-aboard big cruising sailboats with our Fast Track to Cruising® course.
Whichever sailing course you choose, you'll be inspired, refreshed, and amazed at how much you learn. Whether you want to get away for a day or go around the world, learning to sail safely and confidently is truly within your reach. Offshore Sailing School is the leader in sailing lessons and sailing vacations - come sail at one of our seven locations today! 
Sailing education beyond compare
The sailing industry, from boat manufacturers to suppliers to services, refer clients and friends to Offshore. Here's what Peter Nielsen, SAIL Magazine's editor-in-chief (shown at right), wrote about Offshore Sailing School:
"If you want to learn to sail, look no further. Steve and Doris Colgate
will get you on the water quickly, safely and enjoyably."
– Peter Nielsen, SAIL Magazine Editor-In-Chief
Over 125,000 Offshore Sailing School graduates live and love the sailing lifestyle!
Take a look at o
ur new online brochure and learn about all your options. Our most popular course is Fast Track to Cruising® and it works. You may want to sail around the world or just spend your vacations cruising in beautiful island destinations. We'll teach you to sail or sail better with confidence and skill. Download our brochure here or click through the many pages of this website and then give us a call.
At Offshore Sailing School, you're #1
Join over 125,000 Offshore Sailing School sailing lesson graduates who trusted us with their sailing education and embraced the eco-friendly sailing lifestyle at one of our sailing schools. Discover why Sailing is the Adventurers Choice when it comes to sailing schools and rewarding vacations.
“I’ve seen promotional campaigns in sailing magazines praising Offshore Sailing School. Quite a few times, I must admit, I felt the quote under the picture of the person taking the course was a bit sugar-coated. Now, having taken the course, I firmly endorse those comments, and feel confident enough to do what many will find inspiring.” – Michael and Sotira Forlini - Rosemere, Quebec
Expert instructors who truly care about you
Certified by the national governing body for sailing in the United States – US SAILING – and Steve Colgate's Operations Team, our expert sailing instructors truly care about your success. Your time with these impressive men and women will instill confidence as you take the helm of a legendary Colgate 26 or a state-of-the-art powerful cruising yacht on your first day. At the end of the sailing course you and your crewmates take the boat you learned on for a test sail without your instructor. No other school provides such sound training, tools and encouragement as part of your sailing experience. Get started with Learn to Sail or get on the Fast Track to Cruising® .
Read our graduate reviews and find out why "Trust" is so important when seeking a positive learning experience.
Sailing - Good for YOU, Good for the World!™