Give the Gift of Sailing This Holiday Season

For first-time sailors or more seasoned water sportsmen, pass on the gift of a fun, fast-paced adventure

"Our students tell us all the time the tremendous satisfaction they get from completing one of our courses,” says Doris Colgate, co-owner of Offshore Sailing School. “What better gift can you give someone this holiday season than a new challenge."

Ft, Myers, FL (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- This holiday season, treat your loved one to an adrenaline-pumping experience with an Offshore Sailing School “gift of sail,” a fully customizable gift selection for aspiring or accomplished sailors. Whatever their sailing skill level, “gift of sail” recipients will learn under the direction of former Olympian and America’s Cup competitor Steve Colgate and his acclaimed team of instructors. As a bonus, an Inshore Sport Vest by Gill is included with each gift certificate. Offshore, a leader in learning vacations, offers a diverse range of courses from beginner through advanced cruising and racing. Designed to work together as a series, each new course builds on prior lessons or equivalent experience

This holiday season treat your loved one to a learning vacation with a gift certificate for an Offshore Sailing School course.

Available starting at a minimum of $200, gift certificates can be purchased as a deposit for any of the School’s sailing courses. Two hour lessons start at $75 per person/per hour and three to five day courses start at $895 per person. Those purchasing a minimum gift amount of $200 will receive a bright red Inshore Sport Vest by Gill- one of the most popular marine outfitters. Waterproof and stylish, the vest comes in unisex sizes small through extra-large and can be worn both on and off the water.

“Our students tell us all the time the tremendous amount of satisfaction they get from completing one of our courses,” says Doris Colgate, co-owner of Offshore Sailing School. “What better gift can you give someone this holiday season than a new challenge and the opportunity to learn a new skill set that can turn into a lifelong passion. In three days, a non-sailor or boater can be qualified to handle and navigate boats up to 30’ with confidence.”

The gift recipient may choose dates, location and the course level. For more information visit www.offshoresailing.com.

Founded in 1964 by America’s Cup sailor and Olympic competitor Steve Colgate, Offshore Sailing School has grown into the world’s most highly respected sailing school and has taught more than 100,000 men and women how to sail. Chosen as ‘Best of New York’ for sailing lessons by New York Magazine’s 2006 Best of New York issue and ranked #1 by Practical Sailor in both instructors and curriculum, Offshore is the only sailing school that has been recommended by the American Council on Education for credit at the college level. Seven locations ensure accessible programs for all levels of instruction. The School operates year-round; locations include three in southwest Florida (Ft. Myers Beach, Captiva Island and St. Petersburg); Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Liberty Landing Marina, NJ; Chelsea Piers, NYC and St. Michaels, Maryland. For information and reservations, call the Offshore Sailing School at (800) 221-4326 or visit www.offshoresailing.com.

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