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Florida Sailing Schools, Sailing Classes In Florida
The Offshore Sailing School was founded by former Olympic competitor and America’s Cup sailor, Steve Colgate. Colgate’s wife, Doris Colgate, opened the Florida sailing schools women-only courses. Today, the school has 11 Florida sailing schools which include some women-only and coed. Students of the course are housed at the Pink Shell Beach Resort on San Carlos Bay. The sailing classes use a training boat that was designed by Colgate, which is nearly unsinkable. The hull’s foam filled compartments help keep the boat afloat. By the second day of the sailing classes, you already become way more familiar with lingo and acronyms used by professionals. During the physical sailing practice, don’t be surprised to spot green sea turtles or bottlenose dolphins playing in front of your boat. Students take turns steering and overseeing the boat. Instructors show students the basics as well as important tips such as how to read the boat and wind, what to do if you find yourself grounded, basic navigation and right-of-way rules and issues. Students learn how to maneuver the boat more instinctively and practice man-overboard drills. The sailing classes conclude with “free-sailing.” The “free sail” is the graduation. After a written test, students sail the boat without the instructor onboard. Find several other Florida sailing schools. Check out the different locations on the websites. Rent some affordable Florida vacation rentals in whatever area you decide to go for. Offshore Sailing School 800-221-4326 Offshore-sailing.com Lanier Sailing Academy 800-684-9463 laniersail.com J World School 800-343-2255 jworldschool.com 360 Yachting 866-561-2175 360yachting.com Rhumbline Sailing School 239-789-7510 sailrhumbline.com Castle Harbor Sailing School 305-665-4994 castleharbor.com Coconut Grove Sailing Club 305-444-4571 cgsc.org Florida Keys Sailing 305-289-9519 Sailfloridakeys.com Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com |
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