In 1964, Steve started Offshore Sailing School. His wife, Doris Colgate, took his Learn to Sail course in 1967 and “married Offshore and Steve” two years later. Their vision was to provide top-notch sailing instruction for all skill levels. Steve has published many textbooks on sailing, and co-authored several sailing books with Doris, including “Fast Track to Cruising” and “Fast Track to Sailing.” His mentorship has shaped the careers of many sailing professionals. A significant contribution to sailing is Steve’s design of the Colgate 26 sailboat. In collaboration with naval architect Jim Taylor, Steve created the Colgate 26, known for its speed, safety, and ease of handling. Widely used in sailing schools, clubs and the U.S. Naval Academy for training and racing, the Colgate 26 won Cruising World Magazine’s Boat of the Year award in the Pocket Cruiser Division in 1997.For his innovative and far-reaching sailing instruction programs, his sailboat racing career, and the Colgate 26, Ste

The Convair Sailing Club is a unique organization in the world of sailing clubs. Not a commercial business, It is a group of like-minded folks banded together by the joy of sailing and “messing about in boats”.

Have you ever dreamed of sailing on San Diego Bay, feeling the salty breeze and enjoying the beautiful scenery? Make your dreams come true and become a member of the Convair Sailing Club! 🛥️We offer a unique opportunity to experience the best sailing rates in San Diego, with flexible scheduling - perfect for vacations or just a day out on the water. Plus, enjoy lunch on the water and make lasting memories! 🍱 For more details, visit us at https://convairsailingclub.com/. We look forward to helping you make your dreams come true! 🌊

We are proud to be the only sailing school in California that offers Guaranteed Practical Competence. We offer Sail Training at the highest standards (verified ANSI compliance), with state-of-the-art on-line sailing courses to compliment on-the-water instruction. We also offer Sailing Skill Endorsements you cannot get anywhere else - Maneuvering Under Power, Crew Overboard Rescue, Anchoring, Spinnaker, and more. Our Sail Training Adventures in the Sea of Cortez and Catalina or Channel Islands offer a new kind of travel experience with multi-day, live-aboard training expert instruction and guidance. Our mission is to help you get to where you want to be in the world of sailing. Pursue your dreams. Check it out, and change your life.

sailing san diego baySailing San Diego Bay is an awesome way to spend an afternoon in beautiful San Diego. Whether you want to go on an exciting adventure where you take the wheel, or if you just prefer to stretch out in the San Diego sunshine with a trusty skipper at the helm, Sailing San Diego Bay.com has the perfect sailing experience for you. There's plenty of room to explore and everyone gets a chance at the wheel if they feel adventurous. With over 30 years on beautiful San Diego Bay and the waters surrounding the San Diego harbor and Sunset Cliffs, we excel at ensuring each sailing trip is a memory you will cherish for a lifetime. While sailing on San Diego bay, enjoy breathtaking views of downtown, the naval base, the latest aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines, not to mention an abundance of sea life including Sea Lions, Dolphins and Whales.

J/World is the preeminent source for sailing skills development and yachting activities. We are professional sailors with enthusiasm for sailing and oceanic adventures. Since our founding in 1981, we have put our expertise and knowledge to work teaching many thousands of sailors from around the world how to sail, and how to be better sailors. From first time mariners to seasoned salts, we have programs designed to challenge and educate you. The J World Sailing Club offers access to an exceptional fleet of boats, as well as fractional ownership programs, skippered sailing charters, and bareboat charters. Our corporate team-building events can deliver memorable and beneficial experiences for business and executive teams.

We charter a beautiful 2006 state of the art coastal cruising sail boat. Fully equiped, sleeps 6 comfortably. Enjoy the fully cushioned oversized cockpit, take a turn at the helm and trim the sails. Captain Steve Ford is licensed by the Coast Guard and is a certified saling instructor anxious to share his knowledge. Other activities include overnight trips to Catalina Island with kayak fishing, snorkeling and hiking. Call for custom chaters, and special occasions. www.sail-oceanside.com

Located on a protected waterway of exciting and lovely San Francisco Bay, Afterguard Sailing Academy is an ASA certification, destination and instructor training facility. Courses are available for the first time sailor just beginning to advance as far as your goals take you. Afterguard is the place where existing courses and text are updated or improved and new courses are developed for ASA and as an independent boating education facility. Captain Mary was one of the authors of the two new text books released in 2010 by American Sailing Association for the first two and most popular ASA courses. Afterguard's non-profit work is with accredited Schools developing a portable education program for professional sailing education facilities and school collaboration for high school to colleg