About Our Boats

The safest boat on the market

Our boats are Colgate 26s (26 foot keelboats) and were designed specifically to teach offshore sailing. They have a full closet of sails and more equipment than is usually found on school boats. We chose these boats because, virtually unsinkable, they combine all the best features for safety and your comfort.

Here's what some experts say:

The Colgate 26 was selected by the US Coastguard Academy: "The Colgate 26 is an ideal boat for introducing students to sailing and basic seamanship," explained Allen Kruger, Waterfront Director of the U.S. Coast Guard. "We wanted boats that were a good balance between performance, safety and durability," he said. "We have intercollegiate sailors who are very skilled so the boats need to be fun and fast to satisfy experienced sailors. And, we have 300 new students with little to no sailing experience, so it is necessary to have a vessel that will stand up to the rigors of beginners. The Colgate 26 does both. It is unique in that its cockpit is big enough for six students plus an instructor's platform; he can stand safely aft and teach while having a birds-eye view of everything around him," said Kruger.

The Colgate 26 was selected "Best Pocket Cruiser" in 1997 by Cruiser World. "I feel it is extremely important that sailors learn to sail on fine-sailing boats,... we were most impressed with how well this exceptional design met its objectives.

...this boat sailed really well through a wide range of conditions ? What impressed me most was the sense of security it offers. Some boats require you to be as strong as a gorilla and as agile as a cat, but this cockpit is secure and efficient.? from Cruiser World Magazine 1977

Besides all that, they are fun and fast to sail... we're already winning races! "Triomphe du voilier Watercab de l'école de voile Rendez vous Charlevoix dans la classe Vice-Commodore (Course Triangle à Cap-à-l'Aigle)" in Charlevoisien 2005