Hello Friends -
I'm sitting in my office absolutely unable to work. I keep looking out the window and seeing the most magnificent sunset turning the air and water a fully saturated red/orange. The shadow of a sailboat cast on the water in my direction is a deep, milky way blue, and the sun coming through the tall sail is as peach as a ripe Caribbean mango.
I don't know which season is my favorite for sailing, I really don't -- the comparison is beyond me. But during the winter season, I do love to sail at sunset! If you're looking for a special gift, you'll find one below:
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Once a year we make this offer
Gift to a Friend, Family Member, or Yourself
All U.S. Sailing Certification Classes
~at a 15% Discount~
 +EMBROIDERED HAT with your gift certificate purchase*
...valid for courses taken throughout 2011 when purchased by
December 31
The 15% discount applies FOR ANY U.S. SAILING CERTIFIED COURSES WE OFFER through Ocean Passage Making. You don't need to choose a class date now: call and make those arrangements any time in 2011. Examples: 3 day Basic Keelboat 1. was $650, NOW $550 3 day Basic Cruising. was $880, NOW $750 3 day Bareboat Cruising. was $990; NOW $840 Coastal Navigation. was $1880; NOW $1598 Coastal Passage Making. was $3780; NOW $3215 Ocean Passage Making. was $4000; now $3400 Call Florence or Ned for details: 843.971.0700.
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Click here for race organization details.
MAY 2011
15% off Charleston Bermuda Race if purchased by December 31.
Once every 2 years a plucky group of sailors joins the ranks of those who race the Atlantic, prepared to face whatever challenges and moods the ocean presents. The dream of a lifetime for many; a very direct connection with the vast unknown.
There are 2 parts to this fantastic voyage with us at Ondeck/Ocean Sailing Academy. Join one or both:
1) Race to Bermuda - May 21
The adventure begins with two 3-day training sessions in March 2011.
Then for an additional 3 days prior to the event you join your crew, this time for race and trip planning and prep, after which you set sail and race like the wind.
Cost: 15% off $4000 ($3400 through Jan. 15) includes race, training and prep.
2) Sail back while receiving sail training in
Ocean Passage Making - early June
Either stay on board for the round trip, or fly to Bermuda and sail back with us. In order to attain the entire 1000 miles of blue water passage required to attain Ocean Passage Making certification, we'll layover in Jacksonville before continuing to Charleston.
Cost: 15% off $4000 ($3400 through Jan. 15) for OSA grads
15% off $4450 ($3785 through Jan. 15) for others.
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Coastal Passage Certification
March 29 - April 3
5-day instructional voyage designed to build confidence at the helm and chart table, as well as overall seamanship skills. Designed for the sailor with serious cruising goals.
Highlights include an overnight passage, night approaches to port, man-overboard drills in the dark and sailing to one of SC's picturesque waterfront towns like Beaufort or Georgetown depending on wind direction. You'll leave this course knowing how to plan, organize and execute a safe, efficient coastal passage of your own in the future.
Certification Gained: Coastal Passage Making
Prerequisite: US Sailing's Bareboat Cruising & Coastal Navigation
Also recommended is a fair amount of day and weekend sailing experience.
This course rewards sailors who arrive with the skills, knowledge and experience beyond taking sailing courses; with such preparation you will be ready to make other coastal passages that demand sharp seamanship and navigational skills.
Cost: $3780 less 15% December sign-up discount = $3215
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The sun sets at 5:30
Know someone who'd like to be there?
actual unretouched photo taken Nov. 24, 2009
from the OSA dock at Patriots Point, 5:30 pm
It may have happened once or twice before... or maybe you just imagined it... the sky's ablaze in color, the water's on fire, and you are floating smack dab in the middle of the entire universal extravaganza! And you say to yourself, "Ahh. I have arrived."
St. Michael's church spire is the tallest building on the skyline, and it's only a 1/2" tall. That's putting the human impact in perspective.
The picture doesn't do it justice.
Imagine being in the middle of it...
Holiday Gift Certificates Available.
Amazing sunset sails, every afternoon
through February: 2:30 - 5:30
$95/person or $285 for 4
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Part 5:
Follow Le Pingouin's Voyage Around the World
"Since arriving in Cape Town I have been enjoying relatively long nights of restless sleep. After 28 days of severe sleep deprivation offshore, my dreams have been pretty wacky since offered a more "normal" overnight rest. The transition is a bit tricky. I am always restless overnight, partly out of habit and partly because I really don't want to get out of the groove of the offshore environment. It may seem like we have a lot of time on land, but December 12 is right around the corner. I attempt a nap each day to try and stay in the groove, but it does not always work out."... read more
ONDECK is a major sponsor of Brad's campaign by making available a complete line of Official Team Lazarus/Le Pingouin gear.
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We've just been posted on Trip Advisor!!!
If you've been out sailing with us, we sure would appreciate your taking a moment to write a sentence or two about it.
Thanks!!!
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For those who were forwarded this newsletter by a friend, you may 
OnDeck Charleston
Ocean Sailing Academy
info@OSAsailing.com
www.OSAsailing.com
843-971-0700
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for Live Weather Webcam
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"Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Best Holiday Wishes
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Gill Gear
Ocean going sailing jackets & suspender pants are always available through us at 15% off retail.
These are the items we most strongly recommend to anyone joining us offshore, such as on
May's
Charleston Bermuda Race
or March's
Coastal Passage
For more info click onto our website's
Gill Merchandise.
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Charter A Boat for
20% Less
November - March
Take advantage of Charleston's drop in tourism to find greater boat availability.
We have great sailing here all winter, particularly in the swing months of November, December and March.
Charter a fully captained yacht for 6 people from $440 to $615 (includes discount).
Call Florence to reserve, 843-971-0700.
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Think:
Caribbean-
Winter Sailing
click pic above for YouTube
Sun, Sea & Superb Sailing have made Antigua the sailing capital of the Caribbean.
We partner with Ondeck Antigua to provide you with the best prices and boats for Caribbean Regattas:
Jan 28 - Feb 1 Port Louis Grenada Sailing FestivalFeb 13 - 20 Tobago Carnival RegattaFeb 19 - 25 RORC Caribbean 600Feb 28 - Mar 6 St. Maarten Heineken RegattaMar 21 - 27 St. Thomas International Rolex RegattaMarch 28 - April 3 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing FestivalMarch 21 - April 3 Rolex & BVIApril 21 - 30 Antigua Sailing WeekWe are offering sailing packages for groups and individuals who want to take part in these fantastic events. For details of our Packages for Individuals please click here. Call Ned or Florence at OSA for more information:843-971-0700 |
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