Offshore Sailing School Press Releases

In the 47 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 come out and 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL CELEBRATES 46th ANNIVERSARY

November 2009 marks another milestone anniversary for Florida-based Offshore Sailing School, which opened its doors in New York City in November 1964. “I met a guy with a sailboat at a cocktail party and the rest is history,” says founder and chairman

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

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

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.