Colgate 26s are used for initial sailing instruction which includes Intro to Sailing and Basic Keelboat 1 & 2.
The other boats in our fleet, all yachts over 32 feet in length, are used for subsequent lessons from Basic Cruising through Ocean Passage.
Colgate 26 - 26 feet This is without a doubt the best sailboat on the market for getting a feel for keelboat handling. It is the one you will begin your courses with at OSA. We use this specially designed instructional boat for our Basic Keelboat 1 and 2 courses and all our Focus Classes. It's stable, fast, and forgiving.
"Susan and I both found the Colgate beautifully kept and the ease of working with you and your school a real pleasure. We look forward to sailing with you again." Ed and Susan Stiner, New Market, TN
The Colgate is non-tippable because of its heavily weighted keel, and doesn't require a lot of water depth (4 1/2 feet). It is unusually roomy for a boat of its size, and has an extra long cockpit. The boom is a bit higher than normal so it swings overhead with a low likelihood of jibe contact.
"The Colgates are so very well set up for instructional purposes (they are fun and very forgiving). I love the huge cockpit. Good call on using the Colgates." - Adrian Pitts
J 105 - 34 feet
The J 105 is fast and sleek. It tilts extravagently in a good breeze, and provides an extremely good racing face.
J 105
J 105 in 20 knot winds
Beneteau 323, "Sugaree" - 33 feet
The Beneteau 323 is a comfortable open-ocean performance yacht at a compact size perfect for introducing our students to yachts. Its standout feature is a pivoting wheel that rotates 90 degrees
and aligns the wheel with the boat's centerline.
J109 - 37 feet
For a racing boat, the J 109 is exceptionally stable and easy to sail. It is an excellent boat for learning to yacht single handedly since the halyards and reef lines are cockpit led and mainsheet control is within reach of the wheel. It has a long waterline and a generous sail plan providing good horse power for competitive racing.
Catalina 387 - 38 feet
Our Catalina, Rhythm & Cruise, is stable and dependable, yet fast and very sturdy in high winds and seas.
Catalina 387
Catalina Interior
Beneteau 423 - 42 feet
The Beneteau, Tohidu, is our most comfortable cruiser and an excellent learning boat, being rather forgiving. It steers unusually well at all angles to the wind and is dependable in high winds and seas.
Ocean Sailing Academy Charleston Harbor at Patriots Point 24 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
