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We're ready to sail when you are as Florida re-opens

by Offshore Sailing School 5 May 2020 03:18 PDT
The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach © Offshore Sailing School

Our operations are resuming in Florida. We welcome students with existing courses and you have the option of staying at The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach which is reopening on May 15, or the Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites in St. Petersburg open now.

Other options include staying aboard our fleet of yachts during your Fast TrackĀ® to Live Aboard Cruising Course or choose No Lodging and drive to your course daily. If you choose to reschedule your confirmed course to a later date, no problem, you may choose another available date in the future through 2021.

New, future reservations are also being accepted. Just call 888-385-6854 to discuss your options. Fast TrackĀ® to Power Cruising Course is also open in Florida.

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