Exotic Local Sailing Destinations & Classes

843-971-0700
www.OSAsailing.com
Charleston Harbor Marina @ Patriots Point
24 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464

July 2010

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Hello Friends -

We're teaching a lot of people learning to sail this summer!

It's the best summer for sailing I've seen in 6 years. The winds are amazing and consistent, and so far we've had many, many days without the typical afternoon thunderstorms.

As Charleston is becoming better known as a sailing destination, more people are coming here to charter. This month in addition to classes we're offering mini-holidays where our captain does the work and you participate as little or as much as much as you like -- a great way to learn and enjoy the sport.

Consider this month taking a mini-vacation, spending water time with friends, showing your partner how relaxing a sail can be...

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Dream Sails

Weekend Getaway
to Edisto Inlet

Want to get away for a 3 day sailing excursion? (perhaps forever, but 3 days is a start?) Our 38' Catalina is heading for South Carolina's barrier islands. This time of year, the coast and the marsh are gorgeous and the weather is scheduled to provide perfect sailing conditions.

Day 1
Depart Charleston Harbor, pass through the jetties and out into the ocean. Take a right, head down the coast.

In late afternoon, sail up the North Edisto River between Seabrook and Edisto Islands. Drop anchor in a protected creek that provides seclusion, scenery, a sunset view and the sounds of ocean waves lapping on a nearby beach.

Day 2
Wake up and realize you don't have to be anywhere else today and you can do what you want.

The list of possible activities include:

·Enjoying a cup of coffee while sitting in the cockpit and watching the herons, egrets and dolphins fish for breakfast

·Taking a stroll along a barrier island beach that has no roads on it;

Sailing up some sea island creeks and viewing old plantation houses from the water;

·Buying shrimp straight off the Rockville shrimp boats;

·All of the above and None of the above.

·Or go down below, pour yourself another cup of coffee, bring it up to the cockpit and ponder the day a little longer.

Day 3
...brings us back to Charleston Harbor by either going offshore along the coast or by taking the inland route up the Intracoastal Waterway, which is not only scenic but offers some very fun sailing.
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It is a phenomenal trip and it's right in your back yard. You don't have to fly to the Caribbean to get away for a relaxing sailing adventure.

This is why you take the classes. The experience is here. Now.

Offered as a skippered charter.

Date: Your call
Cost: $865/couple. Call Ned at 843-971-0700 for a per person discount on 4 people.

Romantic Retreat

Sunset Cruise & Overnight Anchor in Scenic Charleston Harbor

Your most romantic night in Charleston will be spent on a private yacht sailing the harbor at sunset. Your captain will prepare a delicious meal and invite you to follow dinner with a bottle of wine on deck while watching the twinkling lights of Charleston over calm water.

You'll spend the night at anchor in a protected, scenic spot. Feel the gentle lap of water at night and awaken to the throaty morning call of shorebirds as the sunrise reflects gloriously over the water.

Your captain is an instructor at our academy and welcomes participation at any level you may enjoy in sailing. All our instructors are personable and intuitive, and trained to provide our guests a safe and enjoyable backdrop to their cruise.

Itinerary:
·Board your yacht at 4 pm for a sunset cruise on a 42' yacht followed by dinner with a bottle of wine.
·Spend the night at secluded anchor in Charleston Harbor. ·Awaken to the smells of breakfast cooking and enjoy your coffee on deck.
·After breakfast, cruise the harbor.
·We'll have you back to the dock by noon.

Rate: $765 all inclusive for 2 people
Dates Available: on request

Sailing Adventure & a Comfortable Hotel

Charleston 1-day/1-night Package

...a package to save you $$$

Charleston Harbor is one of the best sailing harbors on the East Coast. Dolphins, sunny skies, beautiful breezes and spectacular views of historic
Charleston are the backdrop for a fun and relaxing sailing adventure for up to 4 people on a private sailboat. You may actively participate in sail handling, or you may simply relax and let the captain handle the duties.

This Vacation Package includes a hot breakfast, tasty boxed lunches from The Point Grill, a 3-hour Charleston Harbor sail with Ocean Sailing Academy's excellent captains/instructors, and a night at the nearby Quality Inn with 2 king-sized beds.

The entire package for up to 4 people is only $394.99 weekdays or $419.99 weekends. ...includes hotel, 2 meals each & a sail...

The Quality Inn is within walking distance, or a 1 minute drive -- less than a mile from your sailboat.

Package Rates, all inclusive: from $394.99 for all 4 people

Melges 24 Race Training

Fastest Small Boat on the Water

·· 6 day clinic ·· July 27 to Aug 1 ··

we only hold these 3 times a year...

The Melges 24 is the most exciting small racing boat and the fastest growing small boat racing phenomenon in the U.S. today. Charleston Harbor is the site of several nationwide Melges competitions each year.

OSA is the official Melges 24 training school.

OSA Melges 24 training prepares you for competition in One-Design racing sailboats categories 20 - 70 feet in length, and PHRF and IRC racing sailboats 22 - 70+ feet in length. OSA classes get you in top shape for this year's east coast races and next year's 7th Annual Charleston Race Week.

Melges training tutors sailors in a multitude of tricky and competitive situations. As one of the east coast's best training grounds for racing, Charleston's wind and currents easily upset a traditional strategic approach. Whether racing an inshore harbor course or the offshore courses, the conditions and fronts that roll through the Lowcountry throughout the year challenge skippers and tacticians from all over the country.

OSA Melges training also focuses on learning to handle fast-moving fronts, of which we have many, powerful sea breezes and strong currents up to 3 knots.

+ Calling all women. Compared to larger racing boats, the smaller boats such as Melges draw a disproportionately large female contingent. Lighter weight boats are a pleasure for the smaller person to handle, and race teams search out lighter crew.

For clinic details, click here.

Clinic dates: July 27 - Aug 1
Melges 24
Cost: $1890

Call Ned at 843-971-0700.
He just returned from racing the Melges Nationals in Rhode Island

Colgate 26

Every Wednesday evening this summer

practice your skills through racing.

Series #2: July 14 - August 18

OSA has 2 student crewed vessels competing in the CORA Wednesday night races, a Colgate 26 and a Farr 40 on loan from our sister company ondeck Antigua. Vessels compete in different classes depending on crew skill levels.

Basic sailing experience is needed but no prior racing experience is necessary. Each student crew will sail with an instructor on board for guidance during the race.

Farr 40

The Farr 40 is a thoroughbred racing yacht with a strong, lightweight hull and carbon mast. This famous racing yacht is ideal for our performance sailing short course races, charters or sailing regattas.

Call us to reserve a spot in this well attended series.

We'll have an instructor onboard to coordinate the crew. 843-971-0700.

Cost: $75 per race. $400 for a series of six races.

10 Days Offshore Racing & Cruising