Florida Family Getaway - Kids and Teens Sail Free
A fun, family learning vacastion on the water and under sail!
Fort Myers, FL (PRWEB) June 17, 2005 -- Offshore Sailing School’s great
Florida summer getaway is for families looking for a learning vacation that is
both fun and long lasting. From June 19 through September 30, each parent taking
a course at published tuition rates can bring one child or teen (11-17) to learn
with them absolutely free.
“Essentially, this is a
two-for-one deal,” explains Doris Colgate, CEO and President of Offshore Sailing
School, which opened its doors in 1964 and has been teaching adults and children
to sail ever since. “Sailing is an activity that brings families together. When
we see youngsters and teens get excited about sailing, we know we’ve established
a meaningful family connection to a lifetime outdoor activity,” Colgate
says.
June 19th is Father’s Day, just two days before
the official start of summer. Colgate suggests there’s no better gift for Dad
than being at the helm of a sleek sailboat while sharing a special learning
experience on the water with his family.
The “Kids
and Teens Sail Free” offer is available at Offshore’s three Florida
destinations, for Learn to Sail course and cruising courses. Offshore’s most
popular program is “Fast Track to Cruising®” which starts with the three-day
Learn to Sail course on the school’s signature Colgate 26 sailboats, and segues
immediately into a cruising course on 36-46 foot Hunter yachts. During the Learn
to Sail course, everyone stays ashore. A Bareboat Cruising Preparation course
lasts five days, during which participants also stay ashore. The Live Aboard
Cruising course is six days long and the whole family lives and learns aboard a
spacious three or four-cabin Hunter 46. The Learn to Sail course (Basic Keelboat
Certification) is a pre-requisite for both cruising
courses.
For families
who just want to learn to sail, a five-day Learn to Sail course allows for play
time between classroom and sailing sessions, a relaxed way to gain a new skill
while enjoying all the activities of a destination resort.
Offshore instructors
are all US SAILING certified. Family members who wish to be certified can gain
US SAILING certification at the Basic Keelboat level during the Learn to Sail
course, and at the Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising levels during the
cruising courses.
Offshore’s Florida bases are family-friendly and several do not charge for
kids under 16 sharing a room with parents. The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa
on Ft. Myers Beach has beautiful suites overlooking the Gulf, each with a sunset
lanai and kitchenette. All the beach toys one can think of are available, two
beautiful pools border the beach, kids activities are scheduled, and the town
has a multitude of fun shops and eateries.
Hawk’s Cay Resort on Duck Key, midway between Key
Largo and Key West, is known for its interactive dolphin program and has a
lovely beach, several pools, tennis, a kid’s center and luxurious spa. Its
comfortable bungalows and villas are perfect for families – with two or three
bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and two baths.
The homey Mansion House B&B in the heart of St.
Petersburg serves a full breakfast daily and is just a short ride from white
sandy beaches. Disney World, Bush Gardens and other Florida attractions are
close by for a special sailing/entertainment escape.
Packages which include tuition, accommodations and applicable taxes are
available for all three locations. There is no tuition charge for eleven to 17
year olds accompanying an adult (one per adult) during this special “Kids and
Teens Sail Free” offer.
For more information, call 800-221-4326 Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:30
EST.
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