THE SAIL-TRAINING BOAT OF OFFSHORE SAILING SCHOOL
FT. MYERS,
FL – The Colgate 26, an entry-level and performance sailboat,
is known as America’s leading training vessel. More than
40 years of teaching experience and sailing school management
went into the design of this sailboat and since its debut in
1996 it has become the definitive training boat for the U.S.
Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Maine Maritime Academy
and United Kingdom Sailing Academy and forms the foundation
of Offshore Sailing School’s Learn To Sail program.
In 1997, it won the 1997 Cruising World magazine Boat
of the Year Award in the Pocket Cruiser category.
Steve Colgate,
Olympic sailor, America’s Cup competitor and founder of
the Offshore Sailing School, teamed up with renowned navel architect
Jim Taylor to create the Colgate 26. Colgate believed there
was a need for a low cost, durable, safe instructional boat
in the marketplace – one that wouldn’t scare beginners
yet still challenge racers. The Colgate 26 fit that need to
a tee.
The graceful
Colgate 26 is equipped with innovative teaching aids and a unique
blend of performance, comfort, safety and stability. In the
security of its spacious, ergonomically designed cockpit, there
is room to move around with plenty of comfortable seating, imparting
the feel of a larger boat with features that make it safe and
easy to handle. The Colgate 26 provides exceptional sailing
performance in both light air and heavy winds. Foam-filled compartments
in the hull make it virtually unsinkable and rigid stainless
steel cockpit railings, something not found on other boats of
this size, provide real security when moving around the boat.
“She
feels and acts like a much larger boat,” says Colgate.
Her 2600-pound weight renders a sturdy boat that maintains competitive
speed. “After learning on a Colgate 26, sailors are prepared
to go on to racing or comfortably make the transition to cruising
boats,” continues Colgate, who notes its growing reputation
as an affordable daysailer and weekender that can accommodate
four to six adults.
Offshore
Sailing School sells the Colgate 26 sailboat to schools and
consumers, starting at $39,000 per boat with add-on accessories
available as well. Interested sailors can inquire by calling
(800) 221-4326.
Founded in
1964, the Offshore Sailing School 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 recognized by the American Council on
Education for credit at the college level. Ten locations ensure
accessible programs for all levels of instruction. The School
operates year-round; locations include four in Florida (Captiva
Island, St. Petersburg, Ft. Myers Beach and the Keys); Tortola,
British Virgin Islands; Abaco, Bahamas; Liberty Landing Marina,
NJ; Chelsea Piers, NYC; NY Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler
and The Sagamore, Lake George, NY. For information and reservations,
call the Offshore Sailing School at (800) 221-4326 or visit
www.offshore-sailing.com.
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COLGATE
MANAGEMENT, INC.
COLGATE 26 SAILBOATS
16731 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908
866-842-4355
www.colgate26.com |
